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 326

Course Title in English

International Criminal Law

Course Title in Turkish

Uluslararası Ceza Hukuku

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Lecture

Level of Course

Seçiniz

Semester

Spring,Fall

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: 2

Recitation:

Lab:

Other:

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 Competences

Upon 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
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	RAĞIP BARIŞ ERMAN , October 2024
Course Coordinator	RAĞIP BARIŞ ERMAN
Semester	Spring,Fall
Name of Instructor	Asst. Prof. Dr. RAĞIP BARIŞ ERMAN

Course Contents

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

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Attendance	1	% 10
Midterm(s)	1	% 40
Final Examination	1	% 50
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

ermanr@mef.edu.tr

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
Midterm(s)	1	8	1		9
Final Examination	1	12	2		14
Total Workload					93
Total Workload/25					3.7
ECTS					4