LAW 129 Basic Legal ConceptsMEF UniversityDegree Programs PsychologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Law
Course Code LAW 129
Course Title in English Basic Legal Concepts
Course Title in Turkish Hukukun Temel Kavramları
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Lecture,Other,Practical
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Spring,Fall,Summer School
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 2 Recitation: Lab: Other:
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 To gain knowledge of the nature of English law and the main aspects of the English legal system.
Course Description This course introduces the students to basic concepts of law through study of law texts, court cases and contract texts.
Course Description in Turkish İngilizce hukukun temel kavramları incelenecek, karar incelemesi, sözleşme, kanun metinleri değerlendirilecektir.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) After successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to: 1. Use English legal terminology.
2) After successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to: 2. Use basic concepts of law
3) After successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to: 3. Understanding universal principles of law
4) After successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to: 4. Compare Turkish legal terminology with the common law
5) After successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to: 5. Compare Civil law and Anglo-Saxon Systems
6) After successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to: 6. Analyze court decisions
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.

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 EKREM KURT , January 2024
Course Coordinator EKREM KURT
Semester Spring,Fall,Summer School
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. EKREM KURT

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Definitions of law, various of meanings of law in the law system, law systems in the world, law and its relations between social sciences and rules
2) Definitions of law, various of meanings of law in the law system, law systems in the world, law and its relations between social sciences and rules
3) Source of law: Primary sources: constitutional, codes, international agreements. Secondary sources: other regulations and court decisions
4) Source of law: Primary sources: constitutional, codes, international agreements. Secondary sources: other regulations and court decisions
5) Branches of law: Private law and public law and international law areas and definitions.
6) Basic Concepts of Civil Law, Civil Law, Law of Obligation, Commercial Law, Contracts Law
7) Basic Concepts of Civil Law, Civil Law, Law of Obligation, Commercial Law, Contracts Law
8) Basic Concepts of Constitutional, Administrative and Criminal laws, Basic Concepts of Business Law
9) Basic Concepts of Constitutional, Administrative and Criminal laws, Basic Concepts of Business Law
10) Basic Concepts of Constitutional, Administrative and Criminal laws, Basic Concepts of Business Law
11) Basic Concepts of Constitutional, Administrative and Criminal laws, Basic Concepts of Business Law
12) Basic Concepts of Constitutional, Administrative and Criminal laws, Basic Concepts of Business Law
13) Supranational Systems, Introduction to the EU
14) Introduction to Human Rights and Basic Concepts of Human Rights Law Introduction to Turkish Court System
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended Readings1) Rona Aybay, An Introduction to Law, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, İstanbul. 2) Tuğrul Ansay – Don Wallace, Introduction to Turkish Law, Kluwer Law International BV, The Netherlands. 3) Kudret Güven, General Principles of Turkish Law, Bilge Yayınevi. 4) Bülent SÖZER, Legal Environment of Business. A Hand - Book on Turkish and International Business Law, Beta, Istanbul. 5) Engin Ural, Handbook of Turkish Law. 6) Eric C. Schnieder, Introduction to Turkish Business Law, Kluwer Law International, The Netherlands. 7) İfakat Karslı, English for Law, Maltepe Üniversitesi Yayınları, İstanbul. 8) Tuğrul Ansay – Stephen Schneider, Introduction to Turkish Business Law, Turhan. SUBSIDIARY SOURCES: * Adnan Güriz, Hukuk Başlangıcı, Ankara. * Kemal Gözler, Hukuka Giriş, Ekin Yayınevi, Bursa. * Ömer Anayurt, Hukuka Giriş ve Hukukun Temel Kavramları, Ankara. * Rona Aybay-Aydın Aybay, Hukuka Giriş, Bilgi Ü. Yayını, İstanbul.
Teaching MethodsStudents are expected to read the relevant chapter(s) from the textbook prior to the class. Class time will be spent on lectures and discussions on the assigned readings.
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 kurte@mef.edu.tr
+902123953600
Office Hours: Upon appointment via e-mail. Ofis Saatleri: Lütfen randevu alınız.

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 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