ÇAG UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF LAW
Learning Outcomes of the
Course
Code
Course Name
Credit
ECTS
Law 218
International Law II
2 (2-0-0)
4
Prerequisites
None
Language of Instruction
Mode of Delivery
English
Face to Face
Type and Level of Course
Compulsory/ 2.Year/ Spring Semester
Lecturers
Name(s)
Contacts
Lecture Hours
Office Hours
Course
Asst. Prof. Sami Doğru
Wen:
Mon. & Fri:
samidogru@cag.edu.tr
Coordinator
13.20-15.10
14.00-16.0
Others
Course
This 2nd semester course will complete the basic introduction to International Law. It will provide
Objective
students opportunities for the analysis and synthesis of the role of law among nations.
Communication will be strictly in English.
Relationship
Students who have completed the course successfully
should be able to
Program Outcome
Net Effect
1
Understand the subjects of international law.
P.O.2,10-11
5
2
Identify the various unions of sovereign states, including
P.O.2,10-11
5
special subjects, IGOs & NGOs..
3
Understand the basic terminology associated with
P.O.2,10-11
5
recognition, rights, & duties.
4
Be familiar with basic terminology associated with
P.O.2,10-11
5
nationality & understand state responsibilities to aliens.
5
Understand the basic principles of the Law of the Sea.
P.O.2,3,10-11
5
6
Be familiar with agents of international intercourse
P.O.2,3,10-11
4
immunities.

Course Description: This 2nd semester course will complete the basic introduction to International Law. Topics will
include recognition of states & governments, rights & duties, state responsibility towards aliens, the law of the law of the
sea, and issues regarding international diplomacy. Emphasis is placed on English communication, in addition to
analytical and critical thinking skills.
Weeks
1
2
3
Course Content: ( Weekly Lecture Plan )
Topics
Preparation
Subjects of International Law
Textbook Ch. 7
Student research
 Community of Nations
 Unions of Sovereign States
 Special Subjects
Subjects of International Law
Textbook Ch. 7
Student research
 Recognition of States &
Governments
 General Terminology
Subjects of International Law
Textbook Ch. 7
Student research
 Recognition of States &
Governments
 General Terminology
4
Subjects of International Law
 Rights & Duties
Textbook Ch. 9
Student research
5
Subjects of International Law
 Rights & Duties
Textbook Ch. 9
Student research
6
Agents of International Intercourse
Immunities
Textbook Ch. 15
Student research
Teaching Methods
PowerPoint Presentation #1 (All
Slides), Lecture, Student
Discussion, Time for Questions &
Answers
PowerPoint Presentation #2 (Slides
1-27), Lecture, Student Discussion
& Possible In-Class Assignment
PowerPoint Presentation #2 (Slides
28-54), Lecture, Student
Discussion & Possible In-Class
Assignment
PowerPoint Presentation #3 (Slides
1-25), Lecture, Student
Discussion, Time for Questions &
Answers
PowerPoint Presentation #3 (Slides
26-50), Lecture, Student
Discussion & Possible In-Class
Assignment
PowerPoint Presentation #4
(Slides), Lecture, & Student


Discussion
Diplomatic Agents
Diplomatic Privileges & Immunities
7
Agents of International Intercourse
Immunities
 Diplomatic Agents
 Diplomatic Privileges & Immunities
8
Mid-Term Review
 Question & Answer Session
9
Agents of International Intercourse
Immunities
 Agents of Int’l Organizations –
Privileges & Immunities
 Consular Agents
Textbook Ch. 15
Student research
PowerPoint Presentation #4
(Slides), Lecture, Student In-Class
Assignment & Discussion
10
Law of the Sea
 Basic Principles
 Maritime Boundaries &
Jurisdictional Principles
 Zones of Special Jurisdiction
 The High Seas
 Piracy
Textbook Ch. 13
PowerPoint Presentation #5
(Prepared by Prof. Doğru), Lecture,
& Student Discussion
11
Law of the Sea
 Basic Principles
 Maritime Boundaries &
Jurisdictional Principles
 Zones of Special Jurisdiction
 The High Seas
 Piracy
Textbook Ch. 13
PowerPoint Presentation #5
(Prepared by Prof. Doğru), Lecture,
& Student Discussion
12
Law of the Sea
 Basic Principles
 Maritime Boundaries &
Jurisdictional Principles
 Zones of Special Jurisdiction
 The High Seas
 Piracy
Textbook Ch. 13
PowerPoint Presentation #5
(Prepared by Prof. Doğru), Review
& Student In-Class Assignment
13
Law of the Sea
 Basic Principles
 Maritime Boundaries &
Jurisdictional Principles
 Zones of Special Jurisdiction
 The High Seas
 Piracy
Textbook Ch. 13
PowerPoint Presentation #5
(Prepared by Prof. Doğru), Review
& Student In-Class Assignment
14
Final Review
 Question & Answer Session
Final Review
 Textbook Ch. 15 &
13
 PowerPoint 1-5
Textbook
Textbook Ch. 15
Student research
Mid-Term Review
 Textbook Ch. 7 &
9
 PowerPoint 1-3
PowerPoint Presentation #4
(Slides), Lecture, & Student
Discussion
Mid-Term Review
 Question & Answer Session
REFERENCES
Law Among Nations: An introduction to Public International Law, Von Glahn, G., &
Related links
Course Notes
Recommended Reading
Material Sharing
Activities
Midterm Exam
Quizzes
Effect of The Activities
Effect of The Final Exam
Contents
Hours in Classroom
Hours out Classroom
Pop Quizzes
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Taulbee, J.L. (2010), (9th ed.). New York: Pearson.
http://www.un.org/en/law/
http://www.imo.org
Lecture’s PowerPoint Presentation Slides
International Law, Malcolm N. Shaw, Fifth Edition, Cambridge University Pres, 2003.
N/A
Number
1
1
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Effect
40%
Notes
60%
ECTS TABLE
Number
14
14
1
1
Hours
2
3
Total
28
42
20
30
20
30
12
=120/30
4
Total
Total / 30
ECTS Credit
RECENT PERFORMANCE