| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Law | |||||
| Course Code | LAW 124 | |||||
| Course Title in English | Introduction to American Law | |||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Amerikan Hukukuna Giriş | |||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | |||||
| Type of Course | Lecture | |||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | |||||
| Semester | Fall | |||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 96 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 or Erasmus | |||||
| Overall Educational Objective | Introduction of the key concepts that are distinctive to the U.S. law through a comparative and contemporary approach. | |||||
| Course Description | There are many aspects of the U.S. legal tradition that are distinctive, but the nature of an introductory course compels the instructor to be selective. Since the U.S. legal system can be best understood through case law, this course will touch the major elements of the U.S. law in a general way and deal with selected bedrock cases from both state and federal courts. The course is given in the manner law is taught in the U.S. law schools. As a first- year law course, rather than placing a special emphasis on some core concepts, the course offers a selective field survey of the law school curriculum. | |||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bir giriş dersi niteliğindeki bu derste Amerikan hukuk sistemine özgü unsurların tamamı yerine sadece seçilmiş belirli konular işlenmektedir. Derste Amerikan hukukunun temel unsurları incelenmekte ve gerek eyalet mahkemelerinin gerekse federal mahkemelerin vermiş olduğu önemli kararlar değerlendirilerek Amerikan hukuk sisteminin anlaşılması sağlanmaktadır. Dersin içerik ve işlenişi Amerikan hukuk fakültelerinde hukukun öğretildiği biçimde ilerlemektedir. Bir birinci yıl dersi olarak, belirli konuları derinlemesine incelenmesi yerine hukuk sistemi genel olarak değerlendirilmektedir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Understand the key concepts, principles and terminology of the U.S. law 2) Learn the legal thinking that is distinctive to the U.S. law 3) Develop the basic understanding which would enable the participant to prepare for the U.S. bar exams 4) Apply the applicable law 5) Learn the differences between the common law and civil law systems 6) Analyze contemporary real- life issues |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | MURAT CAN PEHLİVANOĞLU , November 2021 |
| Course Coordinator | MURAT CAN PEHLİVANOĞLU |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Assoc. Prof. Dr. MURAT CAN PEHLİVANOĞLU |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | The Structure and Sources of the U.S. Law |
| 2) | Constitutional Law |
| 3) | Case Study |
| 4) | Civil Procedure Law |
| 5) | Criminal Procedure and Evidence Law |
| 6) | Case Study |
| 7) | Mid-term |
| 8) | Contracts and Tort Law |
| 9) | Case Study |
| 10) | Business Associations |
| 11) | Case Study |
| 12) | Intellectual Property Law and Cyber Law |
| 13) | Case Study |
| 14) | The Legal Profession |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | All course materials will be provided by the lecturer. Recommended reading: William Burnham, Introduction to the Law and Legal System of the United States, 5. Ed. West 2011. | ||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped classroom. Participants are expected to read the designated cases before the class and prepare for the preliminary discussions by familiarizing themselves with the current developments in the United States. | ||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
can.pehlivanoglu@kent.edu.tr Academic dishonesty and plagiarism are subject to YÖK Disciplinary Regulation. Late submissions and missing an exam: Failing the homework or exam with 0 points (submitted medical reports would suffice for a make-up homework, make-up exam per Faculty regulations.) Plagiarism: Failing exam or homework with 0 points + applicable administrative sanctions. |
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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 | 1 | 70 | ||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 8 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 14 | 2 | 16 | |||
| Total Workload | 96 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 3.8 | ||||||
| ECTS | 4 | ||||||