POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (ENGLISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General Information about the Course

Course Code: ISF132
Course Title: International Law
Course Semester: 4. Semester / Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Labs Credit ECTS
3 0 0 3 5
Language of instruction: EN
Prerequisite of the course: No
Type of course: Necessary
Level of course:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s): Asst. Prof. Tuğçe URALER

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives: To know the rules of international law, to evaluate the functioning of the legal system in the international system.
Course Objective: To evaluate international legal conditions and to analyze nowadays with basic legal rules.
Mode of Delivery: Face to face

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Know the fundamental problems in international law.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Explain the sources of international law.
  2) Explain the basis of international law.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) Analyze international legal issues.

Course Topics

Week Subject
Related Preparation Pekiştirme
1) The Nature and Development of International Law
2) The Sources of International Law
3) Understanding the Law of the Sea
4) International Law and the Use of Force by States, Collective Security and Peacekeeping
5) State Responsibility and Responsibility to Protect (R2P)
6) International Criminal Law and International Criminal Court
7) State as an International Actor in International Law
8) International Humanitarian Law and the Protection of Civilian Populations
9) The Security and Legal Dilemma: Armament and Disarmament
10) International Human Rights
11) Why are there wars?
12) Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes
13) Law Applicable to Armed Conflict
14) Future of International Law and International Relations
References: Akande, D. (2014). International organizations. In M. D. Evans (Ed.), International law (4th ed., Chapter 9). Oxford University Press.
Dixon, M., McCorquodale, R., & Williams, S. Cases & Materials on International Law,
Hathaway, O. A., & Posner, E. A. (2005, January 17). Is international law useful? Legal Affairs Debate Club.
http://www.legalaffairs.org/webexclusive/debateclub_.msp
Hoffmann, S. (2004). The uses and limits of international law. In R. J. Art & R.
Hüseyin PAZARCI, Uluslararası Hukuk, 17. Baskı, Ankara, 2028, Turhan Yayınevi
Jervis (Eds.), International politics (pp. 127–131). Pearson Longman.
Keohane, R. O. (1997). International relations and international law: Two optics. Harvard International Law Journal, 38(2), 487–502.
Keohane, R. O., & Martin, L. L. (1995). The promise of institutionalist theory. International Security, 20(1), 39–51. https://doi.org/10.2307/2539214
Krasner, S. D. (1999). Sovereignty: Organized hypocrisy. Princeton University Press.
Krasner, S. D. (2002). Realist views of international law. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting (American Society of International Law), 96, 265–268.
Murphy, S. D. (2012). Principles of international law (2nd ed.). Thomson West.
Simmons, B. A. (2008). International law and international relations. In K. E. Whittington, R. D. Kelemen, & G. A. Caldeira (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of law and politics (pp. 187–204). Oxford University Press.
Slaughter, A.-M. (2013). International law and international relations theory: Twenty years later. In M. A. Pollack & J. L. Dunoff (Eds.), Interdisciplinary perspectives on international law and international relations. Cambridge University Press.
Shaw, M. N. International Law, Chapter on Sources of International Law
Thucydides. (1998). History of the Peloponnesian War (The Melian Dialogue, excerpts; R. Warner, Trans.). Penguin Classics. (Original work ca. 5th century BCE)
United Nations International Law Commission. (2016). Identification of customary international law. United Nations.
Walt, S. M. (1998). International relations: One world, many theories. Foreign Policy, (110), 29–44.

Cases
Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (Germany v. Italy), Judgment, ICGJ 434 (ICJ 2012).
Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons, Advisory Opinion, ICJ Reports 1996, p. 226.
Military and Paramilitary Activities in and against Nicaragua (Nicaragua v. United States of America), Judgment, ICJ Reports 1986, p. 14.
North Sea Continental Shelf (Federal Republic of Germany v. Denmark; Federal Republic of Germany v. Netherlands), Judgment, ICJ Reports 1969, p. 3.

Additional Materials / Online Sources
Crimea and the limits of international law. (2014). EJIL: Talk!
https://www.ejiltalk.org/crimea-and-the-limits-of-international-law/
Ukraine, Russia and international law governing the use of force. (2014). Opinio Juris.
https://opiniojuris.org/2014/03/02/ukraine-russia-international-law-governing-use-force/
Self-determination in the age of Putin. (2014). Foreign Policy.
http://foreignpolicy.com/2014/03/21/self-determination-in-the-age-of-putin/

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

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Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları

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Program Outcomes
1) Possess theoretical knowledge in the fields of political science, public administration, political history, economics, and law. Is able to compare these disciplines and express analyses effectively in written form. Monitors national and international developments in the field of Political Science and Public Administration and demonstrates knowledge of its fundamental issues and challenges. 3 3 3 3
2) Utilize the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Political Science and Public Administration to analyze, compare, identify, and interpret data, facts, and problems, and to develop alternative solutions. Is capable of applying both qualitative and quantitative social science research methods. 2 2 2 3
3) Develop a strong sense of responsibility toward society, the social environment, and oneself. 1 1 1 2
4) Conduct independent studies on issues related to the field of Political Science and Public Administration. 2
5) Employ effectively research methodologies, analytical thinking skills, and disciplinary knowledge in the field. 1 2 2 3
6) Demonstrate the ability to critically and objectively evaluate concepts, theories, and global issues. 3 2 2 3
7) Develop strategies and public policy recommendations through case-based analyses. 2 1 1 2
8) Possess the ability to conduct interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary analyses, establish connections among different branches of the social sciences, and communicate effectively in at least one foreign language at a level sufficient for professional purposes. 2
9) Communicate analytical findings and research outcomes effectively through various formats, including academic articles, reports, and presentations. 1 1 1 2
10) Adapt successfully to professional, academic, and civil society environments. 1 1 1 3
11) Demonstrate awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture, the preservation of cultural values, environmental sustainability, and occupational health and safety. 3 3 3 3

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Practice Exam % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Project % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Field Study % 0
Article Critical % 0
Article Writing % 0
Module Group Study % 0
Brainstorming % 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing % 0
Out of Class Study % 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement % 0
Application Repetition etc. % 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) % 0
Project Preparation + Presentation % 0
Report Preparation + Presentation % 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting % 0
Oral examination % 0
Midterms 1 % 10
Final 1 % 60
Practical Final % 0
Report Submission % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Bütünleme Pratik % 0
Kanaat Notu % 0
Committee % 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası % 0
Portfolio % 0
Take-Home Exam % 0
Logbook % 0
Participation % 0
Discussion % 0
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 41
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 13 39
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.) 14 14
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation 2 2
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting 10 42
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams 7 14
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa) 1 1
Preparing for the General Exam
GENERAL EXAM (Final)
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload 153
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS ) 5