HUK 518 Right of UsufructMEF UniversityDegree Programs Private Law (YL) (Non-Thesis)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Private Law (YL) (Non-Thesis)
Master Length of the Programme: 1.5 Number of Credits: 90 TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF: Level 7

ECTS Course Information Package

School/Faculty/Institute Graduate School
Course Code HUK 518
Course Title in English Right of Usufruct
Course Title in Turkish İntifa Hakkı
Language of Instruction TR
Type of Course Flipped Classroom,Lecture
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Spring,Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 2 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 138 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Registration Restrictions Master's Students Only
Overall Educational Objective To provide the history of the right of usufruct, fundamental information about limited real rights and in particular the right of usufruct, legal regulations.
Course Description In this elective course, the following subjects are taught in the light of legal regulations and judicial decisions, "basic information on limited real rights, the history and emergence of the usufruct right, the objects that can be the subject of the usufruct right and the characteristics of the right, the rights and obligations of the usufructuary, the powers and duties of the owner of the property, the establishment of the usufruct right, the termination of the usufruct right".

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Obtains basic information about limited real rights.
2) Learns about the origin and history of usufruct right.
3) Understand the types of goods on which the usufruct right can be established, whether it is possible to establish usufruct right on intangible goods (rights), and the discussions on this issue.
4) Understands the qualifications of the right of usufruct, the powers and obligations it confers on the holder.
5) Knows the rights and obligations of the owner of the property.
6) Knows how the right of usufruct is acquired and when it expires.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6
1) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law in general.
2) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law specifically on the rules and principles governing contractual dealings, equitable doctrines, civil wrongs and private law remedies.
3) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law specifically on current debates on the nature, basis and potential reform of private law doctrines
4) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently analyse, critically reflect on and synthesise complex information, concepts and theories in the field of private law.
5) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently research and apply such information, concepts and theories to the relevant body of knowledge and practice.
6) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical to independently interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
7) Knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgment, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner and learner in the field of private law.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law in general. N
2) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law specifically on the rules and principles governing contractual dealings, equitable doctrines, civil wrongs and private law remedies. N
3) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law specifically on current debates on the nature, basis and potential reform of private law doctrines N
4) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently analyse, critically reflect on and synthesise complex information, concepts and theories in the field of private law. N
5) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently research and apply such information, concepts and theories to the relevant body of knowledge and practice. N
6) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical to independently interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences. N
7) Knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgment, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner and learner in the field of private law. N
Prepared by and Date HAVVA KARAGÖZ , February 2024
Course Coordinator AKTS1
Semester Spring,Fall
Name of Instructor

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) OPENING LECTURE - Basic information on limited real rights, principles governing them
2) The origin and history of the right of usufruct, its place among the limited real rights, the goods that can be the subject of the right of usufruct
3) Characteristics of the right of usufruct, rights and obligations of the right holder
4) The rights and obligations of the owner of the property subject to the usufruct right
5) Acquisition of the usufruct right (acquisition by inter vivos or death-dependent transaction, legal usufruct right, acquisition by court decision)
6) Termination of the usufruct right (destruction of the property, death of the right holder, expropriation, court decision, cancellation...)
7) Final assignment studies
8) Final assignment studies
9) Final assignment studies
10) Final assignment studies
11) Final assignment studies
12) Final assignment studies
13) Oral presentations
14) Oral presentations
15) Written submission of assignments
16) Written submission of assignments
Required/Recommended Readings1) Lale Sirmen, Eşya Hukuku, Yetkin Kitapçılık 2) Kemal Oğuzman, Özer Seliçi, Saibe Oktay Özdemir, Eşya Hukuku, Filiz Kitabevi 3) Haluk Nami Nomer, Mehmet Serkan Ergüne, Eşya Hukuku, OnİkiLevha Yayınları 4) Hasan Erman, Eşya Hukuku Dersleri, DR Yayınları 5) Burak Özen, Türk Medeni Hukukunda Eşya Üzerinde İntifa Hakkı, Yetkin Kitapçılık 6) Gökçe Canarslan, İntifa Hakkının Sona Ermesi, Seçkin Yayınevi 7) Havva Karagöz Çokyaşar, İntifa Hakkının Roma Hukukundaki Gelişimi ve Türk Hukukuna Etkisi
Teaching MethodsAfter the lecturer's guidance and necessary explanations and information about the course, students' participation in the course is ensured. The course is taught through seminar assignments and presentations prepared by the students.
Homework and ProjectsStudents will be evaluated on the basis of their final assignment and oral presentation of this assignment. In order to successfully complete the course, a minimum score of 65 out of 100 is required.
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Presentation 1 % 40
Final Examination 1 % 60
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration karagozh@mef.edu.tr

karagozh@mef.edu.tr

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 2 2 2 84
Presentations / Seminar 1 20 1 2 23
Homework Assignments 1 30 1 31
Total Workload 138
Total Workload/25 5.5
ECTS 6