Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Economics | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
ECTS Course Information Package
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Law | ||||
| Course Code | LAW 136 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Advanced Legal English | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | İleri Hukuk İngilizcesi | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Lecture,Other,Practical | ||||
| Level of Course | İleri | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 100 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 4 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | Intermediate level English | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To facilitate student transition to law classes in English and to develop skills in reading, writing and speaking on legal issues. | ||||
| Course Description | To cover often used legal terminology in various areas of law through legal texts, court decisions and films, to discuss the legal issues within the related materials and to translate specified texts. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Summarise and translate legal texts 2) Recognise and explain legal concepts in related legal materials 3) Identify and discuss the legal issues in case studies and films. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. | |||
| 2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. | |||
| 3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. | |||
| 4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. | |||
| 5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems. | |||
| 6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. | |||
| 7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. | |||
| 8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings. | |||
| 9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. | |||
| 10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. | |||
| 11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. | N | |
| 2) | Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. | N | |
| 3) | Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. | N | |
| 4) | Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. | N | |
| 5) | Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems. | N | |
| 6) | Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. | N | |
| 8) | Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings. | H | |
| 9) | Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. | H | |
| 10) | Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. | H | |
| 11) | Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy | H |
| Prepared by and Date | HAFİZE SEVİNÇ ENSARİ , January 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | HAFİZE SEVİNÇ ENSARİ |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. HAFİZE SEVİNÇ ENSARİ |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction |
| 2) | Legalese – Understanding the legal language |
| 3) | Company Law – Translation Study |
| 4) | Competition Law – Translation Study |
| 5) | Criminal Law - Film Study |
| 6) | International Law – Translation Study |
| 7) | Human Rights Law - Translation Study |
| 8) | Mid-term Exam Week |
| 9) | EU Law – Translation Study |
| 10) | Commercial Contracts I – Translation Study |
| 11) | Commercial Contracts I – Translation Study |
| 12) | Intellectual Property Law – Translation Study |
| 13) | Presentation |
| 14) | Presentation |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Y. Çalışkan – A. Dülger, Legal English Practical Tips, latest edition. J. Day – A. Krois-Lindner, International Legal English, latest edition. G. D. Brown – S. Rice, Professional English in Use – Law, latest edition. | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped learning, lectures, watching videos, team work, discussions, case studies. | |||||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
ensaris@mef.edu.tr 0-212-395 3621 MEF University Office (5th Floor) |
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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 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 70 | ||
| Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 15 | 30 | ||||
| Total Workload | 100 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 4.0 | ||||||
| ECTS | 4 | ||||||