| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Law | ||||
| Course Code | HUK 329 | ||||
| Course Title in English | International Sales Law | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Uluslararası Satım Hukuku | ||||
| Language of Instruction | TR | ||||
| Type of Course | Lecture | ||||
| Level of Course | Intermediate | ||||
| Semester | Spring,Fall | ||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 56 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 2 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | Law of Obligations: General Provisions I and II level knowledge is required. Law of Obligations: Special Provisions I course, which the student is studying, will also be helpful in understanding this course. | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | Understand the legal situation and peculiarities that arise when a sales contract is executed internationally. | ||||
| Course Description | International sales contracts, rights and obligations of the seller and buyer, passing the risk. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Uluslararası satım sözleşmeleri, alıcı ve satıcının borç ve alacakları, riskin geçmesi |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Knows the international texts that regulate international sales. 2) Understands the basic customs and taxation principles in import and export transactions. 3) Understands the passing of risk according to the different possibilities in the process from the conclusion of the contract to the realization of the delivery. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | EKREM KURT , January 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | EKREM KURT |
| Semester | Spring,Fall |
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| Week | Subject |
| 1) | The main provisions introduced by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) |
| 2) | Comparison of the legal regime of cross-border sales contracts with Turkish law |
| 3) | Determining the hierarchical relationship between international texts and national legislation |
| 4) | Formation and validity of international sales contracts |
| 5) | Seller's rights and obligations |
| 6) | Buyer's rights and obligations |
| 7) | FOB sales |
| 8) | CIF sales |
| 9) | Passing of risk |
| 10) | The effect of international transport regulations on sales contracts |
| 11) | Freight and insurance issues |
| 12) | The principle of good faith in international sales |
| 13) | Conflict of laws in international sales |
| 14) | Structure and operation of institutions related to international trade |
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| Course Administration |
kurte@mef.edu.tr Office: MEF University Office (5th Floor) Office Hours: By appointment |
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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 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 42 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Total Workload | 56 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 2.2 | ||||||
| ECTS | 2 | ||||||