The Use of Force In The International Law
Public Law
Institute of Social Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Use of Force In The International Law | KHK197 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Müslüm AKINCI
Associate Prof. Dr. Mustafa ÇAKIR
Assistant Prof. Dr. Ömer Faruk DİREK
Assistant Prof. Dr. Murat ESMER
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Learn the differences between the concepts of jus ad bellum and jus in bello
2) Have the konwledge about the normative status of use of force in the international law area after the establishment of United Nations system.
3) Have the konwledge about the exceptions of the use of force in the international law area.
4) Have the ability to analyze under which conditions the states can apply the use of force pursuant to sample cases.
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Public International Law
Course Contents
The history of use of force in the relations between states, concept of jus ad bellum and the prohibition of use of force in international law area in the light of UN Charter and its' exceptions.
Weekly Schedule
1) International Law and the Use of Force2) Uluslararası Hukukta Kuvvet Kullanma Yasağı
3) Use of Force by invitation and the armed intervention
4) Self-Defence
5) Use of Force against terrorist acts
6) United Nations and the Use of Force
7) Powers of Security Council regarding the Use of Force
8) Regional Peacekeeping and Enforcement Action
9) Case Study: Kosovo
10) Case Study: Arab Spring
11) Case Study: Crimea
12) Case Study: Armed Conflict between Russia and Ukraine
13) Case Study: Dissolution of Yugoslavia
14) Case Study: Libya
15) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Christine Gray - International Law and the Use of Force, 4th Edition, Oxford University Press, New York, 2018.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Case Study
5) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Quiz to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required