School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Law
Course Code DIR 121
Course Title in English Introduction to Italian Law
Course Title in Turkish İtalyan Hukukuna Giriş
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Spring,Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 2 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 94 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 Students will learn basic concepts and case law on Italian law
Course Description The course, through the analysis of sources of Italian law, will give students a basic knowledge of Italian law system. On the basis of the course, the first 12 articles of the Italian Constitution (fundamental principles) are analysed with reference to the most relevant legal arrangements of Italian civil law, Italian public and criminal law. The course follows Orestano´s theory of “esperienza giuridica” and analyses the Italian law system by sources, data, case law, and legal doctrine. The methodology used is the research of fundamental principles in Italian statements with the main purpose to discover the “ratio legis” in each statement. Special consideration is dedicated to the legal English terminology used in the course and to sponsor students to think in a comparative juridical way, finding common roots between Italian and Turkish rules.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders, İtalyan hukukuna ilişkin kaynakları analiz ederek, İtalyan hukuk sistemi ile ilgili temel bir bilgi vermeyi hedeflemektedir. Derste, İtalya Anayasası’nın temel hak ve özgürlüklere ilişkin ilk 12 maddesi, İtalyan medeni kamu ve ceza hukukuna ilişkin ilgili düzenlemeler ele alınmaktadır. Derste Oresanto’nun “esperienza giuridica” adlı teorisi takip edilmekte ve İtalyan hukuk sistemi, kaynaklar, veriler, mahkeme kararları ve doktrin ışığında incelenmektedir. Yasal düzenlemelerin arkasındaki amacın tespit edilmesi hedeflenmektedir. Derste kullanılan İngilizce terminolojiye de özel önem verilmekte ve öğrenciler karşılaştırmalı hukuku da düşünerek İtalyan ve Türk hukuk kurallarının ortak kökenlerini bulmaya teşvik edilmektedir.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Basic Knowledge of Italian legal system
2) Basic knowledge of fundamental principles of the Italian Constitution
3) Basic Knowledge of Italian legal instruments
4) Basic knowledge of some EU principles
5) Critically read of sources of law
6) Identification of statement´s ratio legis
7) Confidence and improving legal English
8) A comparative approach to the reading of the rules
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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 HAVVA KARAGÖZ , November 2021
Course Coordinator HAVVA KARAGÖZ
Semester Spring,Fall
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. HAVVA KARAGÖZ

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Historical background
2) Historical background
3) Principles of Italian constitution
4) Principles of Italian constitution
5) Sources of law
6) Sources of law
7) Subjects of law
8) Goods
9) Law of property
10) Law of obligations
11) Agreement and contract
12) Law of torts
13) Family law
14) Inheritance law
Required/Recommended ReadingsConstitution of the Italian Republic, Senato della Repubblica, uploaded in course content
Teaching MethodsLecture & open class discussion
Homework and Projects
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 14 % 10
Paper Submission 1 % 90
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration

Final grade (Homework - Full Paper) 90% , Class Participation 10% Students must have a score of 50 or higher from final assessment in order to pass the course. Rules for attendance: Attendance (personally or online) is mandatory. 70% attendance per University policy Late submissions: By specific approval on motivated request Missing an exam: Per University policy

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 2 70
Laboratory 14 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 3 7 1 24
Total Workload 94
Total Workload/25 3.8
ECTS 4