HUK 227 Humanitarian LawMEF UniversityDegree Programs PsychologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
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 HUK 227
Course Title in English Humanitarian Law
Course Title in Turkish İnsancıl Hukuk
Language of Instruction TR
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Seçiniz
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 2 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 62 hours per semester
Number of Credits 2 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions undergraduate students only
Overall Educational Objective Learning the content of humanitarian law, how international and internal conflicts to observe it being carried out. Application of the rules regarding the law of armed conflict determine the area and its boundaries
Course Description The course aims to convey to students the scope of the branch of law called humanitarian law and to prepare the infrastructure for the use of this knowledge in working life designed. The course content consists mainly of three main topics of humanitarian law, That is, it consists of jus ad bellum, jus in bello and jus post bellum. Besides humanitarian law with human rights law and international criminal law in the narrow sense. Its relationship with law is also examined.
Course Description in Turkish Ders insancıl hukuk adı verilen hukuk dalının kapsamının öğrencilere aktarılması ve bu bilginin çalışma hayatında kullanılabilmesinin altyapısının hazırlanması için tasarlanmıştır. Ders içeriği esas olarak insancıl hukukun üç ana konusundan, yani jus ad bellum, jus in bello ve jus post bellum’dan oluşuyor. Bunun yanında insancıl hukukun insan hakları hukukuyla ve dar anlamda uluslararası ceza hukukuyla ilişkisi de inceleniyor.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Applies the concepts of Humanitarian Law to concrete facts.
2) An overview of the fundamental rules and principles of international humanitarian law. Develops understanding, makes comments and evaluations.
3) International and national organizations operating in the field of Humanitarian Law recognizes.
4) The international community's support for social reconciliation after armed conflict identifies the tools that can be applied.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4
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 Fall
Name of Instructor Asst. Prof. Dr. BİLGE ERSON ASAR

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction and introduction of course content
2) Conceptual framework of humanitarian law
3) historical development
4) Basic principles and Resources
5) Scope of Application (In Terms of Place, Time, Subject and Person)
6) Combatants and Non-Combatants
7) Midterms
8) Persons and Objects Protected in Armed Conflict
9) Armed Conflict Tools and Methods
10) Rights and Obligations of the Occupying Power
11) The Relationship Between Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
12) Consequences of Violation of Humanitarian Law
13) project presentations
14) Finals
Required/Recommended Readings--Ayşe Nur Tütüncü, Introduction to Humanitarian Law, Beta Yay., (latest edition) --Hüseyin Pazarcı, International Law Lessons 4th Book, Turhan Yay., (latest edition) --Robert Kolb and Richard Hyde, An Introduction to the International Law of Armed Conflicts, Hart Publishing, 2008 (The faculty member also examines international agreements according to weekly topics.) and articles will be uploaded to the system. These materials should be read before class and It is expected to be present in class.)
Teaching Methodslessons and flipped classroom
Homework and ProjectsNone
Laboratory WorkNone
Computer UseNone
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Presentation 1 % 40
Final Examination 1 % 60
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration ersonb@mef.edu.tr

Meeting hours: Tuesday 10:00-12:00/ 13:30-14:30

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 42
Project 1 7 7
Midterm(s) 1 5 1 6
Final Examination 1 6 1 7
Total Workload 62
Total Workload/25 2.5
ECTS 2