Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PSIR 464
Course Title
International Law of the Sea
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Senior
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Course Objectives
The major objective of this course is to provide the students an overview of the key concepts and principles of international law of the sea. The course aims to familiarize the students with contemporary issues in the international law of the sea.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Describe key concepts and principles of international law of the sea.
2. Identify and critically assess legal framework for maritime activities.
3. Critically analyze international disputes relating to maritime affairs.
4. Develop key skills of legal reasoning and argument.
5. Communicate effectively in writing and speech.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
1. Donald Rothwell and Tim Stephans, The International Law of the Sea (Hart Publishing, 2010).
2. United Nations, The Law of the Sea: Official Texts of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and of the Agreement Relating to the Implementation of Part XI with Excerpts from the Final Act of the 3rd Conference (United Nations, 1997).
Required Reading
1. Aydoğan Özman, Deniz Hukuku (Turhan Kitabevi, 2006).
2. Donald Rothwell and Tim Stephans, The International Law of the Sea (Hart Publishing, 2010).
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Case Study Analysis | 16 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: