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Master's of Public Law with Thesis

HUKK501

OPERATIONAL LAW

Course Code
HUKK501
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
7
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS7
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Have knowledge about the basic framework of international relations,
  2. They become aware of the importance of armed force but also, as a rule, it is not functional in the context of conflict resolution,
  3. Have knowledge that the legal basis for using armed force is self-defense against an armed attack,
  4. Be aware of other reasons for using armed force, albeit controversial,
  5. Have knowledge about the methods of providing military operational discipline,
  6. Have knowledge of the applicable legal framework within the framework of common security and common defense,
  7. In all these cases, they are informed about the restrictive provisions of the law of armed conflict and human rights law.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course Description
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introducton to Operatonal Law
2nd Week Applcable Legal Framework
3rd Week Legal Advisers in the Armed Forces
4th Week Legal Basis for the Use of Force
5th Week International Peace and Security: Collectve Security Operations
6th Week Internatonal Peace and Security: Case Studies
7th Week Law of Armed Conflict
8th Week Mid Term Exam
9th Week Sea, Air, Outer-Space Operations
10th Week Countering-Terrorism
11th Week Countering-Insurgency
12th Week Detention, Interrogation, Intelligence,
13th Week Informaton Operations
14th Week Operational Planning
15th Week International Crminal Law
Recommended or Required ReadingOperational Law Handbook, National Security Law Department, The Judge Advocate General?s Legal Center and School, U.S. Army, 2020, iv-539 sayfa.
Domestic Operational Law, Handbook for Judge Advocates, Center for Law and Military Operations (CLAMO), The Judge Advocate General?s Legal Center and School, U.S. Army, 2018, 284 sayfa.
Sadi Çaycı:
- Düşük Yoğunlukta Çatışma, T.C. Genelkurmay Başkanlığı, Ankara, 1989, teksir, v-87 sayfa.
- Harekat Hukuku, Ankara, Genelkurmay Basım Evi, 1992, viii-55 sayfa.
- Silahlı Kuvvetlerin Kullanılması, Ankara, Genelkurmay Basımevi, 1995, viii-134 sayfa.
- Uluslararası Hukuk ve Ulusal Hukuk Açısından Kuvvet Kullanma?, Askeri Yargıtay?ın 85 nci Kuruluş Yıldönümü Sempozyumu (6-7 Nisan 1999), Ankara, Genelkurmay Basım Evi, 1999, sayfa: 526-539.
- ?İnsan Hakları ve Jandarma: Kolluk İçin Harekat Hukuku Bilgisi?, Jandarma Dergisi,Haziran 2002, Yıl 78, Sayı 98, sayfa 71-76.
- Türkiye?deki Ayrılıkçı Terörle Mücadelenin Hukuki Boyutları?, Avrasya Dosyası, Terör Özel Sayısı, 2006, Cilt 12, Sayı 3, sayfa 139-164.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 14 4 56
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 3 21
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 1 14
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 2 2
Total Work Load209
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.96
ECTS Credit of the Course7
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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