| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Law | ||||
| Course Code | HUK 332 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Alternative Dispute Resolution | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Alternatif Uyuşmazlık Çözüm Yöntemleri | ||||
| Language of Instruction | TR | ||||
| Type of Course | Lecture | ||||
| Level of Course | Select | ||||
| Semester | Spring,Fall | ||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 55 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 2 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | Civil Procedure Law I | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To provide students with basic knowledge of alternative dispute resolution methods. | ||||
| Course Description | This course will provide the basic knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of the most common alternative dispute resolutions such as mediation, conciliation, etc. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | En çok uygulama alanı bulan arabuluculuk, uzlaştırma gibi alternatif uyuşmazlık çözüm yöntemlerinin avantajları ve dezavantajları hakkında temel bilgilerin edinilmesi. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Understand the aims and types of alternative dispute resolution. 2) Identify the positive and negative aspects of alternative dispute resolution methods as compared to arbitration and litigation. 3) Follows the legislative movements in the acquis of the European Union and the Anglo-American legal systems regarding alternative dispute resolution methods. 4) Knows the regulations on alternative dispute resolution methods in the Turkish legal system. 5) Identifies the disputes that are suitable to be resolved by alternative dispute resolution methods. |
| 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 | ÇİĞDEM YAZICI , January 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | ÇİĞDEM YAZICI |
| Semester | Spring,Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Assoc. Prof. Dr. ÇİĞDEM YAZICI |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | General concept, purpose and definition of ADR |
| 2) | General information about alternative dispute types and distribution of homework topics |
| 3) | Researching and gathering resources for the preparation of assignments |
| 4) | Researching and gathering resources for the preparation of assignments |
| 5) | Researching and gathering resources for the preparation of assignments |
| 6) | Sending prepared assignments by e-mail |
| 7) | Sending prepared assignments by e-mail |
| 8) | Arbitration proceedings in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure |
| 9) | Arbitration under the provisions of the International Arbitration Act |
| 10) | Optional mediation according to Turkish law |
| 11) | Disputes subject to mediation as a condition of litigation under Turkish law and evaluation of judicial decisions on the subject |
| 12) | The mediation authority of the lawyer regulated by the Lawyer's Act. |
| 13) | Functions and duties of the Consumer Arbitration Board |
| 14) | Ombudsman and its functioning |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Relevant parts of Civil Procedural Law Textbooks Hukuk Uyuşmazlıklarında Arabuluculuk - Murat Atalı, Ömer Ekmekçi, Muhammet Özekes, Vural Seven, Oniki Levha Yayıncılık, 2019. | ||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Homework presentation | ||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Presentations of homework assignments will be 40% and final exam will be 60% effective in determining the final grade. In order to pass the course, at least 50% of the final exam must be successful. | ||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
yazicic@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 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 35 | ||
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Midterm(s) | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 7 | 1 | 8 | |||
| Total Workload | 55 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 2.2 | ||||||
| ECTS | 2 | ||||||