School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Law
Course Code HUK 102
Course Title in English Roman Law: Special Provisions
Course Title in Turkish Roma Hukuku: Özel Hükümler
Language of Instruction TR
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Select
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 110 hours per semester
Number of Credits 4 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective Students will learn the basic rules and principles of Roman law of obligations, the institutions of Roman law and their influence on modern law.
Course Description The student will learn about the fundamental rules and principles created in Roman law, Roman legal institutions and their influence on modern institutions. They will also learn about Roman law of obligations, litigation and rights in rem.
Course Description in Turkish Öğrenci, Roma Borçlar Hukukunun ortaya koyduğu temel kural ve prensipler ile Roma Hukuku kurumlarını ve günümüz hukukuna etkisini öğrenecektir. Roma Borçlar hukuku, usul hukuku ve ayni haklara ilişkin kazanımlar elde edecektir.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Know the principles of Roman law of obligations and property.
2) Understand the historical development of the law of obligations and its impact on modern legal systems.
3) Identify and evaluate concepts such as ownership, possession, easement and pledge in Roman law. Compare with Turkish law.
4) Understand the principles of Roman procedural law.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,HW
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date HAVVA KARAGÖZ , January 2024
Course Coordinator HAVVA KARAGÖZ
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. HAVVA KARAGÖZ

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) How the Roman law of obligations influenced modern law
2) Elements of debt
3) Liability of the debtor
4) Damages and compensation, assignment of claims, transfer of debts
5) Reasons for extinguishing debts
6) Sources of debts
7) Contractual debts
8) Contractual debts
9) Midterm
10) Contractual debts
11) Debts arising from the law
12) Roman Property Law
13) Roman Property Law
14) Roman Property Law
15) Final
16) Final
Required/Recommended ReadingsZiya Umur, Roma Hukuku Ders Notları, İstanbul. Türkan Rado, Roma Hukuku Dersleri, Borçlar Hukuku, İstanbul. Belgin Erdoğmuş, Roma Eşya Hukuku, İstanbul. Özcan Karadeniz Çelebican, Roma Eşya Hukuku, Ankara. Paul Koschaker, Kudret Ayiter, Roma Özel Hukukunun Ana Hatları, Ankara Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Yayınları, Ankara.
Teaching MethodsLecture & Case Studies
Homework and Projects
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Midterm(s) 1 % 40
Final Examination 1 % 60
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration karagozh@mef.edu.tr
0212 395 36 04
Midterm: %40 Final: %60 Office Hours: Tuesdays, 10-12 Tel.0.212.395.36.04 karagozh@mef.edu.tr

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 1 4 1 84
Laboratory 14 0 0
Project 1 0 0
Midterm(s) 1 8 1 9
Final Examination 1 16 1 17
Total Workload 110
Total Workload/25 4.4
ECTS 4