COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
International Humanitarian Law
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
LAW 291
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
6
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Problem Solving
Q&A
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The aim of the course is to teach the rules to be applied in international and non-international armed conflicts.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explain the prohibition of the use of force and exceptional circumstances.
  • Define the basic principles of international humanitarian law.
  • Compare the sources of international humanitarian law.
  • Discuss the obligations arising from international humanitarian law.
  • Analyze problematic issues regarding the implementation of international humanitarian law.
Course Description International humanitarian law is a branch of law that comprises the minimum rules of conduct and assistance necessary to limit the effects of war or armed conflict. In this course, the basic concepts of international humanitarian law will be taught on the basis of the Geneva Conventions prepared by the Red Cross as the most important source of this branch of law and controversial issues will be discussed.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

 Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Definition of humanitarian law Leslie C. Green, Contemporary Law of Armed Conflict, p. 5-9.
2 Evolution and sources of humanitarian law Leslie C. Green, Contemporary Law of Armed Conflict, p. 9-13.
3 War, conflict and law Leslie C. Green, Comtemporary Law of Armed Conflict, p.13-17.
4 Post-UN prohibition on the use of force Malcolm N. Shaw, International Law, p. 1168-1170.
5 International armed forces Malcolm N. Shaw, International Law, p. 1241-1257.
6 Basic principles of humanitarian law Leslie C. Green, Comtemporary Law of Armed Conflict, p.20-53;
7 People under protection Leslie C. Green, Comtemporary Law of Armed Conflict, p. 96-243;
8 Midterm exam
9 Prohibition on the use of weapon (biological and chemical weapons, laser weapons, nuclear weapons) Leslie C. Green, Comtemporary Law of Armed Conflict, p.54-69.
10 International armed conflicts and humanitarian law Leslie C. Green, Comtemporary Law of Armed Conflict, p.70-100.
11 Non-international armed conflicts and humanitarian law (internal conflicts, common article 3 and Protocol No. 2 of Geneva Conventions ) Leslie C. Green, Comtemporary Law of Armed Conflict, p. 317-331.
12 Preventing violations of humanitarian law and ensuring compliance with the rules Malcolm N. Shaw, International Law, p. 1199-1201.
13 Aggression and international humanitarian law Malcolm N. Shaw, International Law, p. 1176-1194.
14 War crimes, international criminal law and humanitarian law Leslie C. Green, Comtemporary Law of Armed Conflict, p.350-402;.
15 Review of the semester
16 Final exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Leslie C. Green, Comtemporary Law of Armed Conflict, 3rd ed., Manchester University Press, Manchester, 2008, ISBN: 9781578232420; Malcolm N. Shaw, International Law, 6th ed., Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2008, ISBN:978-0-521-89929-1.
Suggested Readings/Materials

Ian Brownlie, Principles of Public International Law, 7th ed., Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2008, ISBN:780199217700.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
60
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
14
3
42
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
40
Final Exams
1
50
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to possess the knowledge in legal terminology, concepts and principles.

 X
2

Solves the legal problems with an analytic and integral point of view.

 X
3

Evaluates the legal knowledge and abilities obtained with a critical approach.
4

Evaluates the developments in legal theory and practice by monitoring local, international and interdisciplinary dimensions.
5

Is conscious of social, professional and scientific principles of ethic behaviour.
6

Takes responsibility in solving problems by creative and innovative thinking.
7

Interprets the sources of law by ways of legal methodology.

 X
8

To be able to interpret the legal norms with a sense of justice respectful to human rights and in the light of principles of democratic, secular and social state of law.
9

To be able to use the daily scientific sources and court judgments in the framework of life time learning approach.

 X
10

Informs the related persons and institutions about legal matters both verbally and in written.
11

Monitors the daily legal information/court decisions and interacts with the colleagues in a foreign language (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale” Level B1).
12

Uses the information and communication technology together with the computer programs in a level required by the area of law (“European Computer Driving Licence, Advanced Level”).

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest