| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences | ||||
| Course Code | IR 301 | ||||
| Course Title in English | International Law | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Uluslararasi Hukuk | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Intermediate | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 136 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To familiarize the student with the legal reasoning in international relations and to provide basic information about the fundamental concepts of international law. | ||||
| Course Description | The main objective of this course is to familiarize the student with the legal reasoning in international relations. It provides basic information about the fundamental concepts of international law and explores the origin and history of it. It delineates sources and subjects of international law. The course deals with limitations imposed by international law on the jurisdiction of national courts as well as state and diplomatic immunities. It looks into diplomatic and judicial mechanisms for peaceful settlement of disputes. It elaborates on most controversial areas of international law, that is to say, “use of force.” Evolution of human rights at universal and regional levels and international water law are also studied as rising sub-fields of international law. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu dersin temel amacı öğrencilerin uluslararası ilişkiler alanında yasal muhakeme yapabilmelerini sağlamaktır. Uluslararası hukukun temel kavramları, tarihsel gelişimi ve kökeni konusunda temel bilgiler sağlanır. Uluslararası hukukun kaynakları ve sujeleri detaylı biçimde ele alınır. Uluslararası hukukun ulusal mahkemeler üzerindeki sınırlamaları ve diplomatik dokunulmazlıklar konuları ele alınır. Uzlaşmazlıkların diplomatik ve yargısal çözüm yöntemlerine bakılır. Uluslararası hukukun en tartışmalı alanı “güç kullanımı” kapsamlı biçimde ele alınır. Evrensel ve bölgesel düzeyde insan haklarının gelişimi ve uluslararası su hukuku yükselen alanlar olarak çalışılır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to: understand basic concepts and fundamental principles of international law; 2) legal reasoning in international relations discipline. 3) learn real-world cases, study seminal articles and sample problems which will enable her/him to analyse political interactions and their impact on the normative framework of international relations. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | |||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | |||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | |||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | |||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | |||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | |||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | |||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | |||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | |||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | |||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | |||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | |||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | AYŞEGÜL KİBAROĞLU , December 2023 |
| Course Coordinator | AYŞEGÜL KİBAROĞLU |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. AYŞEGÜL KİBAROĞLU |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction |
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| 2) | Fundamental principles of international law |
| 3) | Origin and history of international law |
| 4) | Sources of international law |
| 5) | Sources of international law |
| 6) | Subjects of international law |
| 7) | Jurisdiction |
| 8) | Immunities |
| 9) | Mid-term |
| 10) | Use of force |
| 11) | Diplomatic and judicial mechanisms for peaceful settlement of disputes |
| 12) | Human rights at universal and regional level |
| 13) | International water law |
| 14) | Wrap-up |
| Required/Recommended Readings | • Stephen Allen, Law Express: International Law, Pearson, 3rd Edition, 2016. • Peter Malanczuk, Akehurst’s Modern Introduction to International Law, 7th edition, London: Routledge, 1997. • Ayşegül Kibaroğlu, Building a Regime for the Waters of the Euphrates-Tigris Rivers, Chapter 3, The Hague: Kluwer International, 2002. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped Classroom methods such as pre-class quizzes, pre-class videos, group discussions, group debates, presentations, and essay type exams. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
aysegul.kibaroglu@mef.edu.tr Attendance and active participation are required. There would be no late presentations and make up exams unless medical report provided. MEF university values academic integrity. Therefore all students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the code of student conduct and disciplinary procedures. Any improper behavior, academic dishonesty or plagiarism is subject to the YÖK Disciplinary Regulation. |
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 84 | ||
| Presentations / Seminar | 8 | 1 | 1 | 16 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 2 | 16 | 2 | 36 | |||
| Total Workload | 136 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.4 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||