| Course Objectives: |
In this course, the scope of international humanitarian law (law of armed conflict), which is one of the most technical areas of international law, its historical development, the rights it guarantees, the responsibilities it imposes on the parties, its written sources, practices and basic principles will be taught. It will be examined how these concepts and basic legal principles are codified, especially in the Geneva Conventions, which are the main regulatory agreement of international humanitarian law, how they are applied in international armed conflicts and non-international armed conflicts, which articles provide to whom and what kind of rights and responsibilities will be determined. As a result, it is aimed that the students understand these principles and norms by evaluating them according to the articles within the scope of the contract. |
| Course Objective: |
The aim of the course is to help students acquire the ability to understand the purpose of international humanitarian law, the safeguards it provides, and the main sources; to gain the ability to explain the principles and norms in this field using legal concepts. |
| Mode of Delivery: |
E-Learning
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| Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) At the end of this course, students will be able to define international humanitarian law correctly.
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2) They can interpret the main sources according to the cases they have studied.
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3) Using this basic knowledge they learned, they can analyze international and non-international armed conflicts.
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4) They can evaluate which principles, norms, contractual articles and practices are violated in armed conflicts by discussing with legal arguments.
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| Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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| 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.)
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Subject |
| Related Preparation |
Pekiştirme |
| 1) |
Introduction to International Humanitarian Law.
Definition of International Humanitarian Law.
Historical Development of International Humanitarian Law. |
| 2) |
Just War and the Law of War.
The legitimacy of war. Justifications. Fundamental principles of international and non-international armed conflicts. |
| 3) |
Basic Principles of Humanitarian Law.
Distinction.
Military Necessity.
Proportionality. |
| 4) |
Principle of Humane Treatment.
Right to a Fair Trial.
International Criminal Law Regulation.
Important Cases. |
| 5) |
Protection of Cultural Heritage.
Definition of cultural property.
Tangible and intangible cultural assets.
Basic regulations.
Violations. |
| 6) |
Legal Status Issue in Civil Wars.
Legal Status in International Conflicts.
Legal Status in Non-International Conflicts.
Direct Participation in Hostilities. |
| 7) |
War Crimes and International Criminal Law.
Criminal Law Concept.
What It Has in Common with Humanitarian Law.
Sources of International Criminal Law.
International Criminal Courts. |
| 8) |
Mid-term exam |
| 9) |
Postmodern Warfare, Technology, and Targeted-Killing.
The new meaning of war in the 21st century.
New war and defense technologies.
Targeted-killing within the context of law and military ops. |
| 10) |
Cyber Attacks and Self Defence.
Act of cyber attack as a crime of aggression.
Legal consequences. |
| 11) |
Artificial Intelligence and Responsibility in International Law.
Use of autonomous weapon systems.
Analysis within the scope of crime of aggression.
Evaluation within the scope of responsibility principle. |
| 12) |
Case Study: Syria |
| 13) |
Case Study: Afghanistan |
| 14) |
Case Study: Ukraine |
| 15) |
Overall Assessment |
| 16) |
Final exam |
| References: |
Solis, Gary D. (2010). The law of armed conflict, International humanitarian law in war. New York: Cambridge University Press.
Solis, Gary D., Fred L. Borch, (2010). Geneva conventions. New York: Kaplan.
Kocatepe, Atalay (2020). Soru ve cevaplarla harp hukuku el kitabı, Cilt I-II. İstanbul: Milli Savunma Üniversitesi.
Taşdemir, Fatma, Gökhan Albayrak (2018). Uluslararası insancıl hukuk, Kavramlar, ilkeler ve yeni gelişmeler. Ankara: Adalet.
Sav, Özden (2015). Uluslararası insancıl hukuk açısından savaş ve barış hukuku, Ankara: Türkiye Barolar Birliği Yayınları
Çelik, Şener (2021). ABD'nin Afganistan dosyası, Uluslararası hukukun sonu, İstanbul: Doğu Kitabevi.
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| Q & A |
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| Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management |
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| Laboratory |
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| Quantitative Problem Solving |
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| Fieldwork |
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| Group Study / Assignment |
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| Individual Assignment |
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| WEB-based Learning |
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| Internship |
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| Practice in Field |
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| Project Preparation |
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| Report Writing |
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| Seminar |
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| Supervision |
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| Social Activity |
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| Occupational Activity |
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| Occupational Trip |
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| Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.) |
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| Reading |
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| Thesis Preparation |
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| Field Study |
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| Student Club and Council Activities |
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| Other |
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| Logbook |
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| Interview and Oral Conversation |
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| Research |
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| Watching a movie |
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| Bibliography preparation |
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| Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production |
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| Taking photographs |
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| Sketching |
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| Mapping and marking |
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| Reading maps |
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| Copying textures |
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| Creating a library of materials |
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| Presentation |
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| Semester Requirements |
Number of Activities |
Level of Contribution |
| Attendance |
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| Laboratory |
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| Application |
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| Practice Exam |
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| Quizzes |
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% 0 |
| Homework Assignments |
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% 0 |
| Presentation |
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% 0 |
| Project |
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% 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
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% 0 |
| Field Study |
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% 0 |
| Article Critical |
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% 0 |
| Article Writing |
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% 0 |
| Module Group Study |
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% 0 |
| Brainstorming |
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% 0 |
| Role Playing + Dramatizing |
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% 0 |
| Out of Class Study |
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% 0 |
| Preliminary Work, Reinforcement |
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% 0 |
| Application Repetition etc. |
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% 0 |
| Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) |
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% 0 |
| Project Preparation + Presentation |
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% 0 |
| Report Preparation + Presentation |
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% 0 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting |
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% 0 |
| Oral examination |
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% 0 |
| Midterms |
1 |
% 40 |
| Final |
1 |
% 60 |
| Report Submission |
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% 0 |
| Bütünleme |
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% 0 |
| Kanaat Notu |
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% 0 |
| Committee |
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% 0 |
| Yazma Ödev Dosyası |
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% 0 |
| Portfolio |
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| Take-Home Exam |
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% 0 |
| Logbook
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| Discussion |
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| Participation |
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| total |
% 100 |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK |
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% 40 |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK |
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% 60 |
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% 100 |
| Activities |
Number of Activities |
Workload |
| Course Hours |
16 |
32 |
| Laboratory |
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| Application |
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| Practice Exam |
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| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
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| Field Work |
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
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| Article Critical |
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| Article Writing |
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| Module Group Study |
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| Brainstorming |
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| Role Playing + Dramatizing |
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| Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.) |
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| Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) |
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| Project Preparation + Presentation |
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| Report Preparation + Presentation |
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| Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting |
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| Oral examination |
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| Preparing for Midterm Exams |
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| MIDTERM EXAM (Visa) |
1 |
2 |
| Preparing for the General Exam |
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| GENERAL EXAM (Final) |
1 |
2 |
| Participation |
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| Discussion |
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| Portfolio |
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| Take-Home Exam |
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| Logbook
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| Total Workload |
36 |
| ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS ) |
1 |