Graduate Education Institute · Political Science and International Relations · Doctorate
Course Objective
The aim of the course is to examine the principles of international law related to the use of force in the international community. Derste will examine both the jus ad bellum on when it will be legitimate to apply for force use and the jus in bello on the use of force after hostility. When examining the rules for applying for force, the principle and exclusions that use of force is forbidden will be emphasized. Topics such as self-defense, humanitarian intervention, self-determination, use of force with UN consent, concepts of armed conflict and war, protection of civilizations and the application of humanitarian law are among the topics to be examined.
Course Content
Historical development of international humanitarian law, definition of the term humanitarian law, scope of application of humanitarian law, silent conflicts, combat actions, place of war, combatants and non-combatants, methods and methods used in armed conflict, military targets, protection of civilian targets, Protection of the people
Required Resources
Leslie C. Green, The Contemporary Law of Armed Conflict, Manchaster University Press, 2000.
Adam Roberts and Richard Guelff, Documents on the Laws of War, OUP,2000.
Ayşe Nur Tütüncü, İnsancıl Hukuka Giriş, Beta Yayınları,2006.
Kerem Batır, Humanitarian Intervention in International Law: European Conlifts, VDM Verlag- 2010.
Course Learning Outcomes
- To analyze the application of International humanitarian law rules
- To make inferences about the scope of international humanitarian law.
- To make inferences about the development of international humanitarian law.
- To criticize international law rules related to armed conflicts
Core Area Distribution
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 8 | 112 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 26 | 26 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Historical development of international humanitarian law, definition of the term humanitarian law | Green, Comtemporary Law of Armed Conflict p.1-12 |
| 2 | Scope of application of humanitarian law, silent conflicts, acts of war, place of war | Green, Comtemporary Law of Armed Conflict p.13-17 |
| 3 | Fighters and non-combatants | Green, Comtemporary Law of Armed Conflict p.20-53 |
| 4 | Methods and routes used in armed conflict | Green, Comtemporary Law of Armed Conflict p.123-144 |
| 5 | Military targets, protection of civilian targets, protection of dangerous structures | Green, Comtemporary Law of Armed Conflict p.54-69 |
| 6 | Protection of civilian people | Green, Comtemporary Law of Armed Conflict p.196-243 |
| 7 | Rights and duties of occupant power | Green, Comtemporary Law of Armed Conflict p.54-69 |
| 8 | Ara Sınav | Ara Sınav |
| 9 | Protection of injured, sick and casualties | Green, Comtemporary Law of Armed Conflict p.196-243 |
| 10 | Protection of war prisoners | Green, Comtemporary Law of Armed Conflict p.196-243 |
| 11 | Religious staff | Presentation |
| 12 | Protection of cultural properties | Green, Comtemporary Law of Armed Conflict p.54-69 |
| 13 | Armed conflict in the sea law | Presentation |
| 14 | War Crimes | Green, Comtemporary Law of Armed Conflict p.286-310 |
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