Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4HUK204Law of Obligations2+0+02318.08.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Economics
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to provide students with information about international criminal law and international criminal courts. International crimes are types of crimes whose types and scope change from day to day. Law school students should know international regulations regarding international crimes.
Course Content Basic concepts of international criminal law, territorial application of criminal laws, international legal assistance, international criminal courts and international crimes are examined.
Course Methods and Techniques The course starts with a brief summary of the previous week's topic and is taught in an interactive way, ensuring student participation.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Sekreter xx
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Cryer, Robert –Friman, Hákan – Robinson, Darryl – Wilmshurst, Elizabeth, An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure, Second Edition, Cambridge 2010 (Main Textbook). 2. Cassese, Antonio, International Criminal Law, Oxford University Press, 2003. 3. Durmuş, Tezcan – Erdem, Mustafa Ruh.
Course Notes 1. Class attendance is compulsory at 70% rate.
2. Students are required to attend the course with their books and notebooks

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 1 30 30
Mid-terms 1 30 30
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 90

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Understanding the purposes of international crimes.
2 Knowing which crimes are international crimes
3 To learn how international crimes are committed.
4 . To learn the elements of the crime of genocide.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Code of Obligations and Turkish Code of Obligations The topics to be covered are read from books and other Cryer, Robert –Friman, Hákan – Robinson, Darryl – Wilmshurst, Elizabeth, An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure, Second Edition, Cambridge 2010 (Main Textbook). 2. Cassese, Antonio, International Criminal Law, Oxford University Press, 2003. 3. Durmuş, Tezcan – Erdem, Mustafa Ruh.
2 Systematics of the Law of Obligations Comparatively The topics to be covered are read from books and other Cryer, Robert –Friman, Hákan – Robinson, Darryl – Wilmshurst, Elizabeth, An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure, Second Edition, Cambridge 2010 (Main Textbook). 2. Cassese, Antonio, International Criminal Law, Oxford University Press, 2003. 3. Durmuş, Tezcan – Erdem, Mustafa Ruh.
3 Sources of Law of Obligations The topics to be covered are read from books and other Cryer, Robert –Friman, Hákan – Robinson, Darryl – Wilmshurst, Elizabeth, An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure, Second Edition, Cambridge 2010 (Main Textbook). 2. Cassese, Antonio, International Criminal Law, Oxford University Press, 2003. 3. Durmuş, Tezcan – Erdem, Mustafa Ruh.
4 Debt and Debt Relationship The topics to be covered are read from books and other Cryer, Robert –Friman, Hákan – Robinson, Darryl – Wilmshurst, Elizabeth, An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure, Second Edition, Cambridge 2010 (Main Textbook). 2. Cassese, Antonio, International Criminal Law, Oxford University Press, 2003. 3. Durmuş, Tezcan – Erdem, Mustafa Ruh.
5 Types of Rights (Rights to Issue Receivables) The topics to be covered are read from books and other Cryer, Robert –Friman, Hákan – Robinson, Darryl – Wilmshurst, Elizabeth, An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure, Second Edition, Cambridge 2010 (Main Textbook). 2. Cassese, Antonio, International Criminal Law, Oxford University Press, 2003. 3. Durmuş, Tezcan – Erdem, Mustafa Ruh.
6 Concept of Responsibility The topics to be covered are read from books and other Cryer, Robert –Friman, Hákan – Robinson, Darryl – Wilmshurst, Elizabeth, An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure, Second Edition, Cambridge 2010 (Main Textbook). 2. Cassese, Antonio, International Criminal Law, Oxford University Press, 2003. 3. Durmuş, Tezcan – Erdem, Mustafa Ruh.
7 Sources of Debt Relationships The topics to be covered are read from books and other Cryer, Robert –Friman, Hákan – Robinson, Darryl – Wilmshurst, Elizabeth, An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure, Second Edition, Cambridge 2010 (Main Textbook). 2. Cassese, Antonio, International Criminal Law, Oxford University Press, 2003. 3. Durmuş, Tezcan – Erdem, Mustafa Ruh.
8 MIDTERM EXAM WEEK
9 From Legal Procedures The topics to be covered are read from books and other Cryer, Robert –Friman, Hákan – Robinson, Darryl – Wilmshurst, Elizabeth, An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure, Second Edition, Cambridge 2010 (Main Textbook). 2. Cassese, Antonio, International Criminal Law, Oxford University Press, 2003. 3. Durmuş, Tezcan – Erdem, Mustafa Ruh.
10 Particularly Contractual Obligations The topics to be covered are read from books and other Cryer, Robert –Friman, Hákan – Robinson, Darryl – Wilmshurst, Elizabeth, An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure, Second Edition, Cambridge 2010 (Main Textbook). 2. Cassese, Antonio, International Criminal Law, Oxford University Press, 2003. 3. Durmuş, Tezcan – Erdem, Mustafa Ruh.
11 Establishment of the Contract The topics to be covered are read from books and other Cryer, Robert –Friman, Hákan – Robinson, Darryl – Wilmshurst, Elizabeth, An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure, Second Edition, Cambridge 2010 (Main Textbook). 2. Cassese, Antonio, International Criminal Law, Oxford University Press, 2003. 3. Durmuş, Tezcan – Erdem, Mustafa Ruh.
12 Completion of the Contract The topics to be covered are read from books and other Cryer, Robert –Friman, Hákan – Robinson, Darryl – Wilmshurst, Elizabeth, An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure, Second Edition, Cambridge 2010 (Main Textbook). 2. Cassese, Antonio, International Criminal Law, Oxford University Press, 2003. 3. Durmuş, Tezcan – Erdem, Mustafa Ruh.
13 Adaptation of the Agreement to Changing Conditions. The topics to be covered are read from books and other Cryer, Robert –Friman, Hákan – Robinson, Darryl – Wilmshurst, Elizabeth, An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure, Second Edition, Cambridge 2010 (Main Textbook). 2. Cassese, Antonio, International Criminal Law, Oxford University Press, 2003. 3. Durmuş, Tezcan – Erdem, Mustafa Ruh.
14 A general recap The topics to be covered are read from books and other Cryer, Robert –Friman, Hákan – Robinson, Darryl – Wilmshurst, Elizabeth, An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure, Second Edition, Cambridge 2010 (Main Textbook). 2. Cassese, Antonio, International Criminal Law, Oxford University Press, 2003. 3. Durmuş, Tezcan – Erdem, Mustafa Ruh.
15 FINAL EXAM WEEK

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 1 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 4 1 1 3
C1 1 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 4 1 1 3
C2 1 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 4 1 1 3
C3 1 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 4 1 1 3
C4 1 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 4 1 1 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant