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 509 | ||||
| Course Title in English | International Commercial Law | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Uluslararası Ticaret Hukuku | ||||
| Language of Instruction | TR | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Advanced | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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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 | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Graduate Students Only | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | Analysis and discussion of legislation and practices on legal issues related to international commercial business and its functioning | ||||
| Course Description | International Commercial Law, which deals with issues such as contracts between foreign traders, companies and even states, import and export rules, logistics rules, delivery methods, payment methods, customs tariffs, competition rules, resolution of legal disputes arising from trade between foreign nationals, has a certain standard with the contribution of international organizations. Within the scope of the course, information will be given about all the subjects mentioned, and solutions will be discussed through sample disputes. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) To have knowledge about the basic concepts and institutions of international trade 2) To be able to foresee the functioning of international trade and the problems to be encountered 3) To have knowledge about the solution methods of legal problems encountered in international trade transactions 4) Ability to negotiate and reason about the economic, commercial and legal aspects of international trade |
| 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 |
| 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 | H | Exam,HW |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | AYFER UYANIK , January 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. AYFER UYANIK |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Concepts of International Trade Law |
| 2) | Bank letters of guarantee in international practice |
| 3) | International trade organizations |
| 4) | Documents used in international trade |
| 5) | Banking and foreign exchange transactions in international trade |
| 6) | Delivery methods used in international trade |
| 7) | Letter of credit agreement |
| 8) | Foreign Trade related company models |
| 9) | Factoring Agreement |
| 10) | Cross-Border E-Commerce |
| 11) | Lex Mercatoria |
| 12) | International commercial dispute resolution |
| 13) | Foreign capital investment |
| 14) | Financing techniques in international trade |
| 15) | Submission of Written Assignments |
| 16) | Submission of Written Assignments |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Prof. Dr. Ercüment Erdem, Milletlerarası Ticaret Hukuku, XII Levha Yayıncılık Prof. Dr. Nuray Ekşi, Milletlerarası Ticaret Hukuku, Beta Yayıncılık Prof. Dr. Cemal Şanlı, Uluslararası Ticari Akitlerin Hazırlanması ve Ticari Uyuşmazlıkların Çözüm Yöntemleri, Beta Yayıncılık | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture, presentations of assignments | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Final paper | |||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | None | |||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | None | |||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
uyanika@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 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 24 | 1 | 25 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 16 | 2 | 18 | |||
| Total Workload | 138 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.5 | ||||||
| ECTS | 6 | ||||||