| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Law | ||||
| Course Code | LAW 123 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Introduction to English Law | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | İngiliz Hukukuna Giriş | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Lecture,Other,Practical | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| Semester | Spring,Fall,Summer School | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 100 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 | This course gives basic legal concepts in order to support students in their law courses. | ||||
| Course Description | This course broadly covers the sources of English law and the English legal system. It outlines the similarities or differences between common law and civil law traditions and examines the structure of the courts, the law-making process, civil and criminal procedures and the organization of the legal professions. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders genel olarak İngiliz Hukukun kaynaklarını ve İngiliz Hukuk sitemini kapsamaktadır. Ders Anglosakson hukuku ile Kıta Avrupası hukukunu uygulamalarının benzerlik ve farklılıklarını ortaya koymakta, mahkemelern yapısını, yasa yapım sürecini, medeni usul ve ceza usulü ve hukuk mesleğinin örgütlenmesini ncelemektedir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Demonstrate a general grasp of knowledge of the main areas of English Law 2) Understand the sources of English law 3) Identify the structure of the English legal system and the key concepts applicable in the civil and criminal procedures 4) Outline the difference between common law and civil law 5) Comprehend the doctrine of precedent |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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 | EKREM KURT , November 2021 |
| Course Coordinator | EKREM KURT |
| Semester | Spring,Fall,Summer School |
| Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. EKREM KURT |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction to English Law |
| 2) | The nature and development of English Law |
| 3) | The unwritten constitution |
| 4) | The law-making process: Westminster Parliament |
| 5) | The law-making process: Judicial Precedent |
| 6) | The courts of law |
| 7) | Alternative Dispute Resolution |
| 8) | The main legal professions |
| 9) | Midterm |
| 10) | Criminal procedure |
| 11) | Jury Trial |
| 12) | Civil procedure |
| 13) | Civil procedure- enforcing a judgment |
| 14) | Persons and the Crown |
| 15) | Final |
| 16) | Final |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Wild, Weinstein; Smith and Keenan’s English Law; - Recommended | ||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Students are expected to read the relevant chapter(s) from the textbook or other provided course materials prior to the class. Class time will be spent on presentations and discussions on the assigned readings. | ||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
kurte@mef.edu.tr |
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| 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 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 84 | ||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 8 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Total Workload | 100 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 4.0 | ||||||
| ECTS | 4 | ||||||