Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Psychology | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Law | |||||
| Course Code | LAW 202 | |||||
| Course Title in English | Public International Law II | |||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Public International Law II | |||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | |||||
| Type of Course | Lecture | |||||
| Level of Course | Select | |||||
| Semester | Spring | |||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 111 hours per semester | |||||
| Number of Credits | 4 ECTS | |||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | |||||
| Pre-requisites | None | |||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | Having taken Public International Law I (LAW 201), passing the course is not required. | |||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | |||||
| Overall Educational Objective | The course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of international law and to provide a global understanding of the rules governing the relations in international society. The aim of the course is to improve their practical skills in legal reasoning and arguing the public international law issues around the world. | |||||
| Course Description | Public international law refers to the international legal system that governs the rights and obligations of states with one another and increasingly, with other entities, (so called non-state actors) e.g. international organisations and to a certain extent individuals, in their relations. This course provides a historically and theoretically reinforced examination of the doctrine, practices and institutions of public international law. Topics in this course include International Law of the Sea, State Succession, Diplomatic and Consular Relations, Immunities, Sanctions and Countermeasures, Peacefully Settlement of Disputes, United Nations, International Court of Justice, International Responsibility for Wrongful Acts , the Use of Force | |||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Uluslararası hukuk, devletlerin aralarındaki ve devlet-dışı aktörlerle olan ilişkilerdeki hakları ve yükümlülükleri kapsayan hukuk sistemine işaret etmektedir. Bu ders doktrin, uygulama ve kurumların tarihsel ve kuramsal olarak pekiştirilmiş bir incelemesini sunmaktadır. Dersin içerdiği başlıklar: Uluslararası Deniz Hukuku, Devletlerin Ardıllığı, Diplomatik ve Konsüler İlişkiler, Bağışıklıklar, Kuvvet Kullanma, Yaptırımlar ve Karşı Önlemler, Uyuşmazlıkların Barışçıl Çözüm Yolları, Birleşmiş Milletler, Uluslararası Adalet Divanı, Uluslararası Hukuka Aykırı Eylemlerden Dolayı Uluslararası Sorumluluk |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Understand the characteristics of public international law and global understanding of the current state of international legal order 2) Apprehend the function of various basic principles of public international law 3) Determine whether a dispute would come within the scope of international law and identify the methods of settlement of an international dispute. 4) Determine the applicable rule to an international conflict 5) Critically examine the decisions of international courts 6) Apply the knowledge gained from this cause to solve contemporary international problems |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| 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 | BİLGE ERSON ASAR , January 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | BİLGE ERSON ASAR |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. BİLGE ERSON ASAR |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | International Law of the Sea I |
| 2) | International Law of the Sea II |
| 3) | State Succession |
| 4) | Diplomatic and Consular Relations |
| 5) | Immunities |
| 6) | State responsibility for internationally wrongful acts I |
| 7) | State responsibility for internationally wrongful acts II |
| 8) | Case study |
| 9) | Peaceful Settlements of International Disputes |
| 10) | UN and International Court of Justice |
| 11) | Sanctions and Countermeasures |
| 12) | The use of force (unilateral) |
| 13) | The use of force (multilateral) |
| 14) | Case Study |
| Required/Recommended Readings | - Martin Dixon, Robert McCorquodale, Sarah Williams, Cases and Materials on International Law, Oxford University Press, 5 th Ed. 2011 - Antonio Cassese, International Law, Oxford University Press, 2 nd Ed. 2005 - Malcolm Evans, International Law, Oxford University Press, 4 th Ed. 2014, - Malcolm Shaw, International Law, Cambridge University Press, 8 th Ed. 2017 - James Crawford, Brownlie's Principles of Public International Law, Oxford Universirty Press, 8 th Ed. 2012 - Yücel Acer-İbrahim Kaya, Uluslararası Hukuk Temel Ders Kitabı, Seçkin Yay., 7. Baskı 2017 -Hüseyin Pazarcı, Uluslararası Hukuk, Turhan Yay., 15. Baskı 2016 -Articles provided by the lecturer | ||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Tutoring, case-law discussions | ||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
ersonb@mef.edu.tr Office hours: Monday 14.00-15.00 / Wednesday 10.00-12.00 |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| 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 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 70 | ||
| Quiz(zes) | 4 | 5 | 1 | 24 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 16 | 1 | 17 | |||
| Total Workload | 111 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 4.4 | ||||||
| ECTS | 4 | ||||||