Graduate Education Institute · Public Law · 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
Relevant textbooks, articles and judicial decisions on the subject
Recommended Resources
Relevant textbooks, articles and judicial decisions on the subject
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
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 7 | 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 | |
| 2 | Scope of application of humanitarian law, silent conflicts, acts of war, place of war | |
| 3 | Fighters and non-combatants | |
| 4 | Methods and routes used in armed conflict | |
| 5 | Military targets, protection of civilian targets, protection of dangerous structures | |
| 6 | Protection of civilian people | |
| 7 | Rights and duties of occupant power | |
| 8 | Ara Sınav | Ara Sınav |
| 9 | Protection of injured, sick and casualties | |
| 10 | Protection of war prisoners | |
| 11 | Religious staff | |
| 12 | Protection of cultural properties | |
| 13 | Armed conflict in the sea law | |
| 14 | Impartiality law | |
| 15 | Implementation of international humanitarian law | |
| 16 | Final Sınavı | Final Sınavı |