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 570 | |||||
| Course Title in English | Introduction to Law | |||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Hukuka Giriş | |||||
| Language of Instruction | TR | |||||
| Type of Course | Lecture | |||||
| Level of Course | Advanced | |||||
| Semester | Spring,Fall | |||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 144 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 | Masters Students Only | |||||
| Overall Educational Objective | In this course, which is compulsory only for students who are not graduates of law faculty, students will receive information in the nature of scientific preparation. | |||||
| Course Description | In this course, information will be given on the following subjects with examples from legal regulations, judicial decisions and doctrine: "Sources of information and citation procedures of law, basic concepts of law, divisions of law, judicial organisation, sources of law and hierarchy of norms, application of law, principles and methods of interpretation of legal rules, sanction of legal rules, concept of right, concepts of justice and equity, function of judicial organisation." |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Learn about sources of legal information and how to read legal rules. 2) Understand the basic concepts of law. 3) Becomes familiar with the sources of law and the concept of "hierarchy of norms". 4) Know the sections of Turkish law and basic information about comparative law. 5) Knows the basic information about the judiciary, the duties of the judge and the functions of the judicial organisation. 6) Understand the relationship and differences between the concepts of right, law, justice and equity. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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| 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 , |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Spring,Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. HAVVA KARAGÖZ |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | OPENING LECTURE - Sources and citation in law |
| 2) | Basic concepts of law |
| 3) | Parts of law and organisation of justice |
| 4) | Legal systems |
| 5) | Sources of law, hierarchy of norms and codification |
| 6) | Judicial organisation |
| 7) | Application of legal rules in time and space |
| 8) | Interpretation of legal rules, principles of interpretation |
| 9) | Conflict of legal rules |
| 10) | The discretionary power of the judge and the law-making activity |
| 11) | Sanctions |
| 12) | Concepts of law, justice and equity |
| 13) | Final assignment study |
| 14) | Oral presentations |
| 15) | Written submission of assignments |
| 16) | Written submission of assignments |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Kemal Gözler, Hukuka Giriş, Seçkin Yayıncılık Aydın Aybay – Rona Aybay – Ali Pehlivan, Hukuka Giriş, DR Yayınları İhsan Erdoğan, Hukuka Giriş, Seçkin Yayıncılık Muhammet Özekes, Temel Hukuk Bilgisi, Onİki Levha Yayınları Necip Bilge, Hukuk Başlangıcı, Turhan Kitabevi | |||||||||
| Teaching Methods | After the guidance of the lecturer and the necessary explanations and information about the course, the participation of the students to the course is ensured. The course is taught within the framework of seminar assignments and presentations prepared by the students. | |||||||||
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| Course Administration |
karagozh@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 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 84 | ||
| Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 18 | 2 | 40 | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 20 | ||
| Total Workload | 144 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.8 | ||||||
| ECTS | 6 | ||||||