HUK 506 Consumer LawMEF 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 506
Course Title in English Consumer Law
Course Title in Turkish Tüketici Hukuku
Language of Instruction TR
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Select
Semester 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 Knowledge on law of obligations
Registration Restrictions None
Overall Educational Objective Students will develop their theoretical knowledge and practical skills on issues currently debated in consumer law doctrine and practice.
Course Description This course aims to address current developments in consumer law from theoretical and practical aspects. For this purpose, the first part of this course aims to overview the general principles and concepts of consumer law. Students will then be asked to prepare papers on the subjects provided, in which they will assess current developments in consumer law in the light of scholarly opinions and court decisions.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Upon successful completion of the course, students are expected to 1. Know the general principles of consumer law.
2) Upon successful completion of the course, students are expected to 2. Understand the current debates in the doctrine of consumer law, form and express their own opinions.
3) Upon successful completion of the course, students are expected to 3. Follow judicial decisions in the field of consumer law.
4) Upon successful completion of the course, students are expected to 4. Follow comparative law in the field of consumer law.
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. H Exam,HW,Presentation
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. H Exam,HW,Presentation
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 H Exam,HW,Presentation
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. H Exam,HW,Presentation
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. S Exam,HW,Presentation
6) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical to independently interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences. S Lab,Presentation
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 BAŞAK ERDOĞAN , February 2024
Course Coordinator AKTS1
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. BAKİ İLKAY ENGİN

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Basic principles of consumer law
2) The notion of "consumer contract"
3) General principles regarding consumer contracts
4) Unfair terms in consumer contracts
5) Midterms
6) Protection of consumers in sales by installments
7) Consumer protection in contracts signed outside business premises
8) Consumer protection in distance contracts
9) The Concept of Defective Performance and Protection of the Consumer against Defective Performance within the Scope of Turkish Code on Consumer Protection
10) Consumer Protection in Consumer Loan Contracts
11) Consumer Protection in Housing Finance Contracts
12) Package Tour Contract
13) Consumer Protection in Credit Card Contracts
14) Adjudicator Committees on Consumer Disputes and Consumer Courts
15) Submission of Written Assignments
16) Submission of Written Assignments
Required/Recommended ReadingsAydoğdu, Murat: Tüketici Hukuku, 1. Bs., Adalet Yayınevi (son baskı). Özel, Çağlar: Tüketicinin Korunması Hukuku, 6. Bs., Seçkin Yayıncılık (son baskı). Aslan, İ. Yılma: Tüketici Hukuku Dersleri, 7.Bs., Ekin Basım (son baskı). Ed. Tokbaş, Hakan/ Tüzüner, Özlem: Milli Şerh, 1.Bs., Aristo Yayınları (son baskı). Kocayusufpaşaoğlu, Necip: Kocayusufpaşaoğlu / Hatemi / Serozan / Arpacı Borçlar Hukuku Genel Bölüm Birinci Cilt, Borçlar Hukukuna Giriş, Hukuki İşlem, Sözleşme, 7. Bs., Filiz Kitabevi (son baskı). Serozan, Rona: Kocayusufpaşaoğlu / Hatemi / Serozan / Arpacı Borçlar Hukuku Genel Bölüm Üçüncü Cilt, İfa, İfa Engelleri, Haksız Zenginleşme, 7. Bs., Filiz Kitabevi (son baskı). Oğuzman, M. Kemal/ Öz, M. Turgut: Borçlar Hukuku Genel Hükümler Cilt 1, 17. Bs., Vedat Yayıncılık (son baskı). Oğuzman, M. Kemal / Öz, M. Turgut: Borçlar Hukuku Genel Hükümler Cilt 2, 15. Bs., Vedat Yayıncılık (son baskı). Develioğlu, Murat / Pichonnaz, Pascal / Tercier, Pierre : Borçlar Hukuku - Genel Hükümler, 2. Bs., On İki Levha Yayıncılık (son baskı).
Teaching MethodsThe courses are supported by seminar assignments and presentations prepared by the students.
Homework and Projects
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 20
Homework Assignments 1 % 50
Midterm(s) 1 % 30
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration engini@mef.edu.tr
+902123953600
Görüşme Saatleri: randevu üzerine Contact Hours: upon appointment

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 14 1 15
Homework Assignments 1 20 1 21
Midterm(s) 1 16 2 18
Total Workload 138
Total Workload/25 5.5
ECTS 6