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 571

Course Title in English

Scientific Research Methods and Research and Publication Etchics

Course Title in Turkish

Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri ile Araştırma ve Yayın Etiği

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Flipped Classroom,Lecture

Level of Course

Select

Semester

Spring

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: 2

Recitation:

Lab:

Other:

Estimated Student Workload

145 hours per semester

Number of Credits

6 ECTS

Grading Mode

Pass / Fail

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Expected Prior Knowledge

Registration Restrictions

Master's Degree Students Only

Overall Educational Objective

Students will learn academic research and writing methods.

Course Description

Students will learn how to define a research question, identify various sources of information, conduct research and literature review. They will also develop a solid understanding of research ethics and integrity as well as citation and referencing rules and principles.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Learns to identify a topic for an academic research and to conduct a resource search.
2) Can create a plan appropriate to the nature of the subject and the scope of the work written.
3) Apply the formal rules of academic writing.
4) Knows and applies the rules of citation.

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	, February 2024
Course Coordinator	AKTS1
Semester	Spring
Name of Instructor	Prof. Dr. HAVVA KARAGÖZ

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	Introduction
2)	Identification and limitation of the subject
3)	Source collection and reading
4)	Discussion and evaluation of topics
5)	Making plans, partitioning, note taking
6)	Academic integrity and plagiarism
7)	Evaluation of bibliography and plans
8)	Citation rules
9)	Style rules and typesetting
10)	Final assignment studies
11)	Final assignment studies
12)	Final assignment studies
13)	Final assignment studies
14)	Oral presentations
15)	Written submission of assignments
16)	Written submission of assignments

Required/Recommended Readings

MEF University Institute of Social Sciences Law Graduate Programmes Thesis and Project Writing Guide

Teaching Methods

The lectures will be taught by first explaining the principles and rules, then discussing student presentations and assignments, and in a way to support student participation.

Homework and Projects

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Homework Assignments	1	% 60
Presentation	1	% 40
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

karagozh@mef.edu.tr

Öğrenciler hazırlayacakları final ödevi ve bu ödevin sözlü sunumu üzerinden değerlendirilecektir. Dersi başarıyla tamamlamak için 100 üzerinden en az 65 puan almak gerekmektedir.

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	28	2	2	32
Homework Assignments	1	26	1	2	29
Total Workload					145
Total Workload/25					5.8
ECTS					6