Information Package / Course Catalogue
| 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 546 | ||||
| Course Title in English | The Effects of Neurophilosophy on Legal Philosophy and Political Theory | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Nörofelsefenin Hukuk Felsefesi ve Siyaset Kuramına Ektileri | ||||
| Language of Instruction | TR | ||||
| Type of Course | Lecture | ||||
| Level of Course | Select | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 148 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 | Graduate Students Only | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | It is undeniable that the branch of neurophilosophy has a content that affects the general theories of all scientific disciplines. This impact is also felt in the fields of political theory and philosophy of law. Examining the different dimensions of this effect is the subject of this course. | ||||
| Course Description | Progress in the field of neuroscience brings new perspectives for some discussion points that exist in general philosophy for ages. These new insights of neurophilosophy concerning the discussion on the existence of free-will in humans bear a potential to alter classical stances in legal philosophy and political theory. This course aims to examine neurophilosophys new approaches from the angle whether they are able to change classical frameworks of these old disciplines. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Understanding advances in neuroscience 2) Measuring the impact of neuroscience on the field of law 3) Measuring the impact of neuroscience on political theory 4) Predicting how the philosophy of law and political theory will change within the classical framework |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ZEYNEP ÖZEN , February 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. OZAN ERÖZDEN |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction and introduction of course content |
| 2) | General information about behavioral and cognitive neuroscience |
| 3) | Human assumption and neuroscience in legal systems |
| 4) | Contribution of neuroscience to legal systems at the level of expert service |
| 5) | The intervention of neuroscience in legal systems to transform the concept of responsibility |
| 6) | What could the new punishment system look like in the light of neuroscience data? |
| 7) | What might neuroscience suggest regarding the source of law? |
| 8) | Determining homework topics |
| 9) | Homwork tracking |
| 10) | Homework tracking |
| 11) | Homework tracking |
| 12) | Presentations |
| 13) | Presentations |
| 14) | Presentations |
| 15) | Presentations |
| 16) | Presentations |
| Required/Recommended Readings | A reading list of recommended books will be given at the beginning of the semester. | |||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lectures, homework preparation and presentation | |||||||||
| Homework and Projects | End of semester homework | |||||||||
| Laboratory Work | none | |||||||||
| Computer Use | none | |||||||||
| Other Activities | none | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
erozdeno@mef.edu.tr |
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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 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 98 | ||
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 20 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 30 | 30 | ||||
| Total Workload | 148 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.9 | ||||||
| ECTS | 6 | ||||||