INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW
- Course
- ILAW509 - INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW
- Department
- International Law - English - Master
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 0
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Eymir ALBAL
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles, institutions, and practices of international criminal law. It introduces students to the legal dimensions of core international crimes such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. The course examines the structure, functioning, and jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC), ad hoc tribunals, and hybrid courts. It also addresses state responsibility, individual criminal accountability under international law, and the relationship between international criminal law and human rights. The course equips students with both theoretical knowledge and the ability to analyze contemporary cases and developments.
INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Presentation | 40 |
| Assignment | Assignment | 60 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to course |
| Week 2 | Sources of international criminal law |
| Week 3 | International criminal tribunals |
| Week 4 | Individual criminal responsibility under international criminal law |
| Week 5 | Command Responsibility/Superior Responsibility in International Criminal Law |
| Week 6 | War crimes |
| Week 7 | Crimes against humanity |
| Week 8 | Crime of genocide |
| Week 9 | Crime of aggression |
| Week 10 | ICC structure |
| Week 11 | ICC - current developments |
| Week 12 | Peace and justice relationship |
| Week 13 | Case study |
| Week 14 | Case study |
| Week 15 | General review |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Carsten Stahn A Critical Introduction to International Criminal Law 2018 Cambridge University Press 1st edition
- 02 Roger O’Keefe International Criminal Law 2015 Oxford University Press 1st edition
- 03 Articles in the moodle system
Learning Outcomes
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Program Outcomes
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