School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Law
Course Code HUK 327
Course Title in English Transportation Law
Course Title in Turkish Taşıma Hukuku
Language of Instruction TR
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 2 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 60 hours per semester
Number of Credits 2 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective In this course, students learn carriage contracts, the obligations and rights of the carrier, the carrier and the cargo, carriage of goods contracts by air, by sea, by road and by rail, the differences between cargo and passenger carriage contracts, international conventions in the field of carriage contracts.
Course Description Carriage of goods, carriage contract, passenger carriage, international conventions about carriage, types of carriage, rights and responsibilities of the parties
Course Description in Turkish Eşya taşıma, taşıma sözleşmesi, yolcu taşıma, uluslar arası taşıma konvansiyonları, taşıma türleri, tarafların hak ve yükümlülükleri

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Understands how to draft carriage contracts and the issues to be considered
2) Knows the parties to the carriage contracts, those related to the contract and the rights and obligations of all these persons
3) Understands that transport plays an important role in the international arena and therefore there are many international conventions and many transport models and types
4) Can solve the legal problems regarding transport in light of domestic law and international regulations
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,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 , January 2024
Course Coordinator EKREM KURT
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. EKREM KURT

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Definition, elements and formation of the carriage contract
2) Legal nature of the contract
3) Parties to the contract, related parties, rights and obligations, types of carriage contracts
4) Carriage of goods contracts
5) Contracts for the carriage of goods by air
6) Contracts for the carriage of goods by road
7) Contracts for the carriage of goods by sea
8) Contracts for the carriage of goods by rail
9) Evaluation of International Conventions
10) Carriage models
11) Passenger carriage contracts
12) Liability
13) Limitation of liability
14) Law applicable to disputes
15) Finals
16) Finals
Required/Recommended Readings- Eriş, Gönen, Taşıma Hukuku, Seçkin, Ankara, - Sözer, Bülent, Hava Yolu ile Yük Taşıma Sözleşmesi, Vedat, İstanbul - Ekşi, Nuray, Milletlerarası Ticaret Hukuku, Beta, İstanbul - Ülgen, Hüseyin, Hava Taşıma Sözleşmesi, Banka ve Ticaret Hukuku Araştırma Enstitüsü, Ankara - Özdemir, Türkay, Uluslararası Eşya Taşıma Hukuku,Vedat, İstanbul
Teaching MethodsTheoretical lecture, evaluation of court decisions on the subject
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

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 1 2 42
Midterm(s) 1 6 2 8
Final Examination 1 8 2 10
Total Workload 60
Total Workload/25 2.4
ECTS 2