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 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 | ||||
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| 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 CompetencesUpon 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 Readings | Aydoğdu, 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 Methods | The courses are supported by seminar assignments and presentations prepared by the students. | |||||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
engini@mef.edu.tr +902123953600 Görüşme Saatleri: randevu üzerine Contact Hours: upon appointment |
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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 | 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 | ||||||