Information Package / Course Catalogue
International Law II
Course Code: ULU256
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to enable students to analyze the spatial rules of international law, including the specific fields such as the law of the sea, air and space law, and environmental law, as well as the regulation of diplomatic relations and the legal framework applicable during armed conflicts. It also aims to develop the ability to assess current practical issues, such as Turkey’s maritime law disputes, within the context of international law.

Course Content

Spatial rules of international law (land, sea, air, and outer space); the law of the sea and the challenges faced by Turkey; international environmental law; conduct of international relations through diplomacy; prohibition of the use of force and the law of armed conflict; international responsibility of states during armed conflicts and humanitarian law.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Dilek Elvan ÇOKİŞLER
Learning Outcomes
1.Understands and explains the spatial rules of international law.
2.Defines the fundamental principles of the law of the sea, air and space law, and environmental law.
3.Analyzes Turkey’s maritime disputes within the framework of international law.
4.Explains the legal rules governing the conduct of international diplomatic relations.
5.Analyzes the prohibition of the use of force and the law of armed conflict.
6.Interprets the principles of international responsibility and humanitarian law during armed conflicts.
7.Evaluates current problems in the international arena from the perspective of international law.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Pazarcı, Hüseyin (2012). Uluslararası hukuk dersleri. Ankara: Turhan Kitabevi
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Territorial Law
Week 3 - Theoretical
Territorial Law
Week 4 - Theoretical
The law of the sea
Week 5 - Theoretical
The law of the sea
Week 6 - Theoretical
The law of the sea
Week 7 - Theoretical
The problems of Turkey in the manner of the law of the sea
Week 8 - Theoretical
The problems of Turkey in the manner of the law of the sea
Week 9 - Theoretical
Air and space law
Week 10 - Theoretical
International environmental law
Week 11 - Theoretical
Conducting Relations Between International Legal Persons: Diplomatic relations
Week 12 - Theoretical
Use of force and law of the armed conflict
Week 13 - Theoretical
UN Duties under the Law of Armed Conflict
Week 14 - Theoretical
Humanitarian Law and International Responsibility During Armed Conflict
Week 15 - Final Exam
End-Term Exams
Week 16 - Final Exam
End-Term Exams
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%30
Quiz1%20
Assignment1%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment5015
Quiz140114
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)121
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
2
2
5
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
2
2
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
3
OÇ-3
1
2
3
5
4
3
4
3
5
3
3
5
OÇ-4
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
OÇ-5
2
2
2
2
5
2
5
2
4
2
2
2
OÇ-6
2
2
2
2
5
2
5
2
4
2
2
2
OÇ-7
5
2
5
5
5
5
5
3
5
3
3
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026