School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Law
Course Code HUK 208
Course Title in English Public International Law II
Course Title in Turkish Milletlerarası Hukuk II
Language of Instruction TR
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 2 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 60 hours per semester
Number of Credits 2 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge International Law I
Registration Restrictions 1st and 2nd semester students are not eligible to elect this course.
Overall Educational Objective This course aims to enable students to acquire knowledge of the concepts of international law, to understand the rules and principles governing the relations between the international community, and to develop an understanding of the rules of international law to address and resolve the problems that are of concern to the international community, even when reading the daily news. The aim of the course is to develop students' legal reasoning skills and to enable them to critically evaluate the rules of international law regarding the events taking place in the world.
Course Description International law refers to the legal system that encompasses the rights and obligations of states in their relations among themselves and with non-state actors. This course provides a historically and theoretically grounded examination of doctrine, practice and institutions. Topics include: international law of the sea, succession of states, diplomatic and consular relations, immunities, use of force, sanctions and countermeasures, peaceful settlement of disputes, the United Nations, the International Court of Justice, international responsibility for acts contrary to international law.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Applies the concepts of international law to the case in question.
2) Defines international and national maritime areas and determines the limits of state sovereignty in these areas.
3) Determines whether a dispute is a dispute of international law and identifies the mechanisms for its resolution.
4) Distinguishes the manner in which diplomatic and consular relations are conducted and the scope of the powers and immunities of officials.
5) Critically analyzes decisions of international courts.
6) Understands the causes and consequences of international responsibility.
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 -1- The Historical Development of the Law of the Sea, Its Sources, Internal Waters
2) International Law of the Sea -2- Territorial waters, straits, contiguous zone
3) International Law of the Sea -3- Fisheries zone, Continental shelf, exclusive economic zone, high seas, international seabed
4) State Succession
5) International Relations and Activities of States-1- Establishment of diplomatic and consular relations, fulfillment of diplomatic and consular functions, duties and responsibilities
6) International Relations and Activities of States-2- Immunities and privileges
7) Case study
7) International Responsibility -1- Elements of state responsibility
8) International Responsibility -2- Circumstances precluding wrongfulness, invocation of responsibility, and consequences of wrongful conduct
9) International Responsibility-3- Diplomatic Protection, International Measures, and Coercion Methods
10) Peaceful Settlement of Disputes -1- Non-adjudicatory and judicial means of settling international disputes
12) Peaceful Methods of Dispute Resolution -2- Dispute settlement at the UN, International Court of Justice
13) Use of Force in International Law
14) Case study
Required/Recommended ReadingsDecisions and articles will be uploaded onto the system by the lecturer according to weekly topics. These materials should be read before the class and be available in the classroom. • Textbooks (Main Materials - Students are advised to obtain one of the following as a textbook): -- Hüseyin Pazarcı, Uluslararası Hukuk, Turhan Yay., (the last edition) -- Yusuf Aksar, Teoride ve Uygulamada Uluslararası Hukuk I, Seçkin Yay. (the last edition) • Fundamental Texts (Additional Materials): -- Yusuf Aksar, Temel Metinler ve Davalarla Uluslararası Hukuk, Seçkin Yay. (the last edition) -- Milletlerarası Hukuk - Aslan Gündüz, Editör: Reşat Volkan Günel, Savaş Kitabevi (the last edition) • Casebooks (Additional Materials): -- İbrahim Kaya/Cüneyt Yüksel/Galip Engin Şimşek, Uluslararası Hukuk Pratik Çalışma Kitabı, Seçkin Yayınları (the last edition) • Additional Materials in English: -- Martin Dixon, Robert McCorquodale, Sarah Williams, Cases and Materials on International Law, Oxford University Press, 6th Ed. 2016 -- Antonio Cassese, International Law, Oxford University Press, 2nd Ed. 2005 -- Malcolm Evans, International Law, Oxford University Press, 5th Ed. 2018 -- Malcolm Shaw, International Law, Cambridge University Press, 8th Ed. 2017 -- James Crawford, Brownlie's Principles of Public International Law, Oxford University Press, 8th Ed. 2012
Teaching MethodsThe course will take place as flipped classroom, lectures, discussions and case studies. Students are expected to come to class having read the required materials and to actively participate during the class. Cell phones must be turned off or switched to silent mode.
Homework and Projects
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Midterm(s) 1 % 40
Final Examination 1 % 60
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration ersonb@mef.edu.tr

Office: 5th Floor No.537 Office hours: Monday 13:00-15:00. To schedule an appointment outside of these hours, please send an email to request a meeting. *Mobile phones must be switched off during classes. * Required readings and cases uploaded weekly to the BB should be read thoroughly before each class.

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
Midterm(s) 1 6 2 8
Final Examination 1 8 2 10
Total Workload 60
Total Workload/25 2.4
ECTS 2