Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Psychology | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
ECTS Course Information Package
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Law | ||||
| Course Code | HUK 312 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Law of Civil Procedure II | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Medeni Usul Hukuku II | ||||
| Language of Instruction | TR | ||||
| Type of Course | Lecture | ||||
| Level of Course | Seçiniz | ||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 4 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | Civil Law, Law of Obligations | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | only undergraduate students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | Explanation of all stages of the proceedings in the courts of first instance and information on the finalisation of the judgment, both in substance and in form. | ||||
| Course Description | Within this course, the sessions of civil jurisdiction such as exchange of declarations, preliminary investigation, investigation, oral trial and final judgment will be examined. Also, information about the term of evidence and legal remedies against the final judgment will be provided. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Knows the motions that the parties may submit to the court during the exchange of motions and their content. 2) Understand what needs to be done at the preliminary inquiry stage and the next stage, the investigation stage. 3) Interpret and discuss the rules of evidence, knowing what is conclusive and what is discretionary evidence. 4) Understand the judgement of the court of first instance and the appeals against this judgement. |
| 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,Homework,Derse Katılım |
| 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 | Derse Katılım |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | Homework,Derse Katılım |
| 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,Homework |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,Homework |
| Prepared by and Date | ÇİĞDEM YAZICI , January 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | ÇİĞDEM YAZICI |
| Semester | Spring |
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Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Preliminary examination |
| 2) | Trials and Investigation - Interrogation - Hearings |
| 3) | Preliminary question - Amendment - Assignment/Transfer of the subject-matter of the claim in civil cases |
| 4) | Evidence (subject matter of evidence; cases in which evidence is not required; burden of proof; burden of proof; burden of production of evidence; burden of proof; burden of substantiation; measure of evidence; types of evidence; affidavit (concept; types of affidavits; obligation to submit affidavits to the court; obligation to prove by affidavit)) |
| 5) | Oath (oath of the parties; oath suggested by the judge) - Expert witness (qualification; cases in which an expert witness may be requested; appointment of an expert witness and expert's report; Expert Witness (Qualification; Cases for Applying for Expert Witness and Expert Report; Appointment of Expert Witness and Expert Report; Rejection of Expert Witness; Expert Examination and Expert Report; Evidentiary Value of Expert Reports; Responsibility of Expert Witness; Special Expert (or Party Expert Concept)) |
| 6) | Witnesses (Duty to testify; Abstention from testifying; Appearance of witnesses; Hearing of witnesses; Evaluating the testimony of witnesses) |
| 7) | Discovery, Judgment |
| 8) | Termination of the case through the actions of the parties - Simple track (proceedings) - Costs in civil litigation |
| 9) | Appeals (classification of appeals; waiver of appeals; reformatio in peius; subject matter of appeals) |
| 10) | Appeals (appealable decisions, notice of appeal, preliminary examination, review, decision) |
| 11) | Final Appeal (appealable decisions; grounds of appeal; persons entitled to appeal; time limit for appeal; application for appeal; examination of appeal and final decision) |
| 12) | Retrial (Reasons for Retrial; Procedure for Retrial) |
| 13) | Interim measures (injunctions, evidence and other interim measures) |
| 14) | Arbitration |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Hakan Pekcanıtez/Oğuz Atalay/Muhammet Özekes, Medeni Usûl Hukuku, Ders Kitabı, On İki Levha Yayınları (last edition)-Mandatory Hakan Pekcanıtez/Hülya Taş Korkmaz/Nedim Meriç, Hukuk Muhakemeleri Kanunu, On İki Levha Yayınları (last edition)-optional, one may also use the text of the Code of Civil Procedure compiled by other authors. Hakan Pekcanıtez/Muhammet Özekes/Mine Akkan, Medeni Usûl Hukuku Pratik Çalışmaları, On İki Levha Yayınları (last edition)-optional | ||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Oral expression, practical studies, evaluation of the decisions of the Court of Cassation. | ||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
yazicic@mef.edu.tr |
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