Psychology | |||||
Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Law | |||||||
Course Code | LAW 326 | |||||||
Course Title in English | International Criminal Law | |||||||
Course Title in Turkish | Uluslararası Ceza Hukuku | |||||||
Language of Instruction | EN | |||||||
Type of Course | Lecture | |||||||
Level of Course | Seçiniz | |||||||
Semester | Spring,Fall | |||||||
Contact Hours per Week |
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Estimated Student Workload | 93 hours per semester | |||||||
Number of Credits | 4 ECTS | |||||||
Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | |||||||
Pre-requisites | None | |||||||
Expected Prior Knowledge | None | |||||||
Co-requisites | None | |||||||
Registration Restrictions | Only undergraduate students | |||||||
Overall Educational Objective | Students will learn basic concepts and case law on international criminal law. | |||||||
Course Description | The course aims to give students a basic understanding of conventional and customary international criminal law. In the first part of the course, the history of international criminal tribunals, universal jurisdiction and general principles of international criminal law shall be examined. Then, core international crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and aggression shall be explored in depth. Later, mens rea, defences in international criminal law, and modes of liability shall be explained. The last part of the course shall concern methods of international legal cooperation in criminal investigation and procedure, as well as extradition and surrender. | |||||||
Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders, öğrencilere sözleşmesel ve teamüle dayanan uluslararası ceza hukuku hakkında temel bir anlayış kazandırmayı amaçlamaktadır Dersin ilk bölümünde, uluslararası ceza mahkemelerinin tarihçesi, evrensel yargı yetkisi ve uluslararası ceza hukukunun genel ilkeleri incelenecektir. Daha sonra, temel uluslararası suçlar, soykırım, insanlığa karşı suçlar, savaş suçları ve saldırı suçu derinlemesine irdelenecektir. Bunun ardından manevi unsur, uluslararası ceza hukukunda sorumluluğu azaltan ve kaldıran haller ile faillik ve sorumluluk biçimleri açıklanacaktır. Dersin son kısmı, cezai soruşturma ve yargılama usuli ile uluslararası hukuki işbirliği yöntemlerinin yanı sıra iade ve teslim etme ile ilgili olacaktır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Identify the basic principles of international criminal law. 2) Distinguish between the various forms of international bodies dealing with international criminal law. 3) Comment on the effectiveness of international jurisdiction of national and international tribunals. 4) Determine the material and mental elements of core international crimes. 5) Understand and comment on the case-law of various international tribunals. 6) Solve complex case studies related to international criminal law. 7) Formulate legal arguments regarding current issues in international criminal law. 8) Develop a global perspective on the role of international criminal law in promoting justice, accountability, and human rights. |
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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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 | RAĞIP BARIŞ ERMAN , October 2024 |
Course Coordinator | RAĞIP BARIŞ ERMAN |
Semester | Spring,Fall |
Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. RAĞIP BARIŞ ERMAN |
Week | Subject |
1) | Historical background |
2) | Sources of international criminal law |
3) | Jurisdiction and competence |
4) | Universal jurisdiction |
5) | Principle of legality in international criminal law |
6) | Genocide |
7) | Crimes against humanity |
8) | Midterms |
9) | War crimes |
10) | Crime of aggression |
11) | Mens rea and personal responsability |
12) | Modes of liability |
13) | Defences |
14) | Basics of international criminal procedure |
Required/Recommended Readings | Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court Elements of Crimes Rules of Procedure and Evidence UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide | |||||||||||||||
Teaching Methods | Lecture & open class discussion | |||||||||||||||
Homework and Projects | ||||||||||||||||
Laboratory Work | ||||||||||||||||
Computer Use | ||||||||||||||||
Other Activities | ||||||||||||||||
Assessment Methods |
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Course Administration |
ermanr@mef.edu.tr |
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 | ||
Midterm(s) | 1 | 8 | 1 | 9 | |||
Final Examination | 1 | 12 | 2 | 14 | |||
Total Workload | 93 | ||||||
Total Workload/25 | 3.7 | ||||||
ECTS | 4 |