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  Course Description
Course Name : public international law I

Course Code : HK 207

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. A. ASLIBİLGİN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : familiarizes the students with the basic principles of international law
enables the students to predict the probable judicial resolution of simulated legal disputes.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims at providing information on the basic principles of Public International Law, besides addressing in particular the law of state responsibility and the settlement of disputes in International Law.

Course Contents : International Law I analysis the sources of international law, relations between international and national law, law of treaties, statehood and recognition, general principles of jurisdiction and the acquisition of sovereignty over territory

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 International Society and International Law The relationship between international and national law reading Lecture, question and answer
2 Subjects of International Law Recognition International Organizations reading Lecture, question and answer
3 United Nations Institutions of the UN reading Lecture, question and answer
4 International Court of Justice reading Lecture, question and answer
5 The Sources of international law reading Lecture, question and answer
6 The law of treaties reading Lecture, question and answer
7 The Effect of Treaties reading Lecture, question and answer
8 mid-term exam
9 Invalidity of treaties reading Lecture, question and answer
10 Termination of Treaties reading Lecture, question and answer
11 Ratification of international treaties in Turkish law reading Lecture, question and answer
12 Judicial review of international treaties reading Lecture, question and answer
13 Customary international law reading Lecture, question and answer
14 The general principles of international law reading Lecture, question and answer
15 The difference between EU law international law reading Lecture, question and answer
16/17 final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
Required Course Material(s)  


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law. 3
2 Conducts scientific studies in the field. 3
3 Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares 4
4 Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. 5
5 Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. 5
6 Takes on tasks; the administrative organization of the country´s governor, the governor, the chief of police, inspectors, also in areas such as banking and finance senior positions and so on. 5
7 Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods 5
8 Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms 5
9 Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. 5
10 Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. 5
11 Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. 5
12 Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector 5
13 Understands and uses the basic concepts of law; has the ability to conduct legal and normative research, predicts outcomes of decisions taken, develops strategical solutions while taking into account cause and effect relationships. 5
14 Is legally objective and has an impartial attitude towards daily events, is honest and morally ethical; all of which are characteristics or equired of lawyers. 5
15 Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity 5
16 Has written and oral communication skills, can convey ideas to other using persuasive speech, is capable of producing alternative solutions and can analyze information. 4
17 Has the ability to work in groups, participate in class activities, analyze hypothetical case studies and to attend professional and academic visits. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 16 3 48
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 3 48
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 98
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.92
ECTS Credit: 4