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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Name of the Course Unit Code Year Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
INTERNATIONAL LAW I LAW213 2 3 3+0 3.0 6.0


General Information
Language of Instruction English
Level of the Course Unit Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit Face-to-face
Work Placement(s) Requirement for the Course Unit Yes
Coordinator of the Course Unit Dr. ALTAY İLTAN AKTÜRK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assoc. Prof. (Ph.D.) REŞAT VOLKAN GÜNEL
Assistant(s) of the Course Unit

Prerequisites and/or co-requisities of the course unit
CATEGORY OF THE COURSE UNIT
Category of the Course Unit Degree of Contribution (%)
Fundamental Course in the field % 40
Course providing specialised skills to the main field % 20
Course providing supportive skills to the main field % 20
Course providing humanistic, communication and management skills % 10
Course providing transferable skills % 10

Objectives and Contents
Objectives of the Course Unit The Course aims to provide an analysis of the general principles of international law and their application to individuals, to state relations and to the relations with international institutions. This involves a study of nature, theories and sources of international law, the relationship between national law and international law, the role of international organizations, state recognition, human rights and the treatment of alliens.
Contents of the Course Unit 1. Nature and Scope of International Law 2. Sources of International Law 3. Comparison of the international Law with National Legal Systems 4. Obedience to International Law 5. Theories of International Law 6. Role of International Organizations 7. State Recognition 8. Universal Human Rights 9. European Human Rights 10. Treatment of Alliances
Contribution of the Course Intending to Provide the Professional Education International Law is one of the important area that has great effect to the international relations. The students who will graduate from the International Relations Department need to get different knowledge beside international politics. International Law is one of the courses that assisted to the students to extend their vision. Clearly not only the power politics or diplomacy but also the norms and rules that, nation states used to produce in time converted to international laws are used widely in their relations. In this context International Law courses are basic courses that contribute needed knowledge to the students.

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Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
1 1 Foundational Knowledge 2 Principles and Concepts 3 International Dispute Resolution 4 Specialized Areas of International Law

Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit
Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit

Weekly Course Contents and Study Materials for Preliminary & Further Study
Week Topics (Subjects) Preparatory & Further Activities
1 Nature and Scope of International Law
Gideon Boas - Public International Law_ Contemporary Principles and Perspectives-Edward Elgar Pub (2013)
2 Nature and Scope of International Law; Sources of International Law No file found
3 Sources of International Law; The Law of Treaties No file found
4 Sources of International Law; Customary International Law No file found
5 Sources of International Law; Customary International Law; General Principles of Law No file found
6 Sources of International Law; General Principles of Law; Judicial Decisions and Highly Regarded Publicists No file found
7 Sources of International Law; General Principles of Law; Judicial Decisions and Highly Regarded Publicists No file found
8 The Relationship between International and National Law No file found
9 The Relationship between International and National Law No file found
10 The Relationship between International and National Law No file found
11 The Subjects of International Law: States No file found
12 The Subjects of International Law: States No file found
13 The Subjects of International Law: States No file found
14 Review No file found

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
1- Gideon Boas, Public International Law: Contemporary Principles and Perspectives, Edward Elgar Publishing, Inc., 2012

MATERIAL SHARING
Course Notes No file found
Presentations No file found
Homework No file found
Exam Questions & Solutions No file found
Useful Links No file found
Video and Visual Materials No file found
Other No file found
Announcements No file found

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Comprehend the political science theories and practices. X
2 Comprehend the theories and practices of international relations. X
SKILLS
Cognitive
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Prepare reports according to academic and professional expectations. X
2 Relate the concepts of political science and international relations with the concepts of other disciplines. X
Practical
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Respond with an environmental conscience to the issues relating to the discipline. X
PERSONAL & OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCES IN TERMS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS
Autonomy & Responsibility
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Respond with an environmental conscience to the issues relating to the discipline. X
Learning to Learn
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Follow the new theoretical approaches in the discipline. X
Communication & Social
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Communicate in mother tongue and at least one foreign language. X
Occupational and/or Vocational
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Use scientific research methods in an efficient manner and with respect to academic norms. X
*Level of Contribution (0-5): Empty-Null (0), 1- Very Low, 2- Low, 3- Medium, 4- High, 5- Very High

No
Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 1 Foundational Knowledge 2 Principles and Concepts 3 International Dispute Resolution 4 Specialized Areas of International Law

Assessment
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of
Activities
Degree of Contribution (%)
Mid-Term Exam 1 % 20
Computer Based Presentation 0 -
Short Exam 2 % 10
Presentation of Report 1 % 25
Homework Assessment 1 % 40
Oral Exam 1 % 5
Presentation of Thesis 0 -
Presentation of Document 0 -
Expert Assessment 0 -
Board Exam 0 -
Practice Exam 0 -
Year-End Final Exam 0 -
Internship Exam 0 -
TOTAL 6 %100
Contribution of In-Term Assessments to Overall Grade 6 %50
Contribution of Final Exam to Overall Grade 1 %50
TOTAL 7 %100


WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities
(# of week)
Duration
(hours, h)
Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 14 2 28
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 5 70
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Total Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities - - 140
Workload for Assessment Activities
Type of the Assessment Activites # of Assessment Activities
Duration
(hours, h)
Workload (h)
Final Exam 1 2 2
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 4 4
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 4 4
Short Exam 2 2 4
Preparation for the Short Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload for Assessment Activities - - 17
Total Workload of the Course Unit - - 157
Workload (h) / 25.5 6.2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6.0

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