Psychology | |||||
Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Law | ||||
Course Code | LAW 226 | ||||
Course Title in English | Comparative Law of Obligations | ||||
Course Title in Turkish | Karşılaştırmalı Borçlar Hukuku | ||||
Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
Type of Course | Lecture | ||||
Level of Course | Intermediate | ||||
Semester | Spring,Fall | ||||
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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 or Erasmus | ||||
Overall Educational Objective | Students will learn the foundations and key concepts relating to comparative law of obligations –especially contracts. | ||||
Course Description | This course is designed to provide students with a comparative analysis of contracts as a source of obligation and basic concepts regarding formation of contracts, performance and non-performance of obligations arising therefrom. | ||||
Course Description in Turkish | Ders kapsamında karşılaştırmalı bir değerlendirme ışığında borcun kaynağı olarak sözleşmeler, sözleşmelerin kurulmasına, ifasına ve ifa edilmemesine ilişkin temel kavramlar incelenecektir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Define in form and in content the law of contracts from a European perspective 2) Demonstrate in outline the historical development of the law of obligations in different jurisdictions 3) Compare the differences of international harmonization documents 4) Demonstrate a sound knowledge with regard formation, performance of contracts, and remedies for non performance |
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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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 | KADİR BERK KAPANCI , January 2024 |
Course Coordinator | KADİR BERK KAPANCI |
Semester | Spring,Fall |
Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. HAVVA KARAGÖZ |
Week | Subject |
1) | General Introduction to Comparative Law of Obligations |
2) | Comparative Law - Description, Historical Development, Subjects, Aims, Methods |
3) | Civil Law as a legal tradition |
4) | Common Law as a legal tradition |
5) | International Documents for Harmonization of Private Law |
6) | Contracts in general (formation, main principles, form requirements, binding effect) |
7) | General contract (transaction) terms and Battle of forms |
8) | Performance - Non-performance and remedies |
9) | Concept of "Specific performance" of a contractual obligation |
10) | Anticipatory breach of contract |
11) | Unexpected change of circumstances / frustration / hardship / force majeur / adaptation |
12) | General overview |
13) | General overview |
Required/Recommended Readings | İlhan Helvacı, Turkish Contract Law, Springer (last edition)(e-book version available at Springer Database). Nicolas Kuonen, Swiss Law of Contracts General Principles, Schultess Editions romandes (last edition)(e-book version available at Swisslex Database). Hugh Beale / Bénédicte Fauvarque-Cosson / Jacobien Rutgers, Denis Tallon / Stefan Vogenauer, Cases, Materials and Text on Contract Law, Hart Publishing, Oxford (last edition). Oliver Radley-Gardner / Hugh Beale / Reinhard Zimmermann / Reiner Schulze, Texts on European Private Law, Hart Publishing, Oxford And Portland, Oregon (last edition). | ||||||||||||
Teaching Methods | Students work independently before class lessons covering readings and assignments. Class time is spent on theory, concepts, and application of materials. | ||||||||||||
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Course Administration |
kapancib@mef.edu.tr Office: MEF University Office (5th Floor) Office Hours: By appointment |
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 | 2 | 2 | 70 | ||
Midterm(s) | 1 | 10 | 2 | 12 | |||
Final Examination | 1 | 16 | 2 | 18 | |||
Total Workload | 100 | ||||||
Total Workload/25 | 4.0 | ||||||
ECTS | 4 |