HUK 533 Current Issues in Labor LawMEF UniversityDegree Programs Private Law (Thesis)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Private Law (Thesis)
Master Length of the Programme: 2 Number of Credits: 120 TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF: Level 7

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Graduate School
Course Code HUK 533
Course Title in English Current Issues in Labor Law
Course Title in Turkish İş Hukukunun Güncel Sorunları
Language of Instruction TR
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Spring,Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 2 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 140 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Masters Students Only
Overall Educational Objective The impact of current developments in working life on labour law, and to ensure that students are informed of the realities of practice by examining controversial issues in labour law doctrine and case law.
Course Description In the context of the course, the current problems of the labour law will be examined
Course Description in Turkish Ders kapsamında iş hukukunun güncel sorunları incelenecektir.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Can identify current problems in labour law.
2) Can relate the norms of labour law to current problems.
3) Evaluate the new regulations for the current problems of labour law.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3
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. H Exam,HW
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. 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. S Presentation
Prepared by and Date ERCAN AKYİĞİT ,
Course Coordinator AKTS1
Semester Spring,Fall
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. ERCAN AKYİĞİT

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Opening Lecture
2) Basic information on labour law
3) Basic information on labour law
4) Recent developments in individual labour law
5) Recent developments in collective labour law
6) Transfer of employment - transfer of employment from one employer to another
7) Transfer of employment relationship
8) Subcontracting relationship
9) Midterm Exam
10) Temporary employment relationship
11) Recent developments in employment protection
12) Mediation and litigation in employment reinstatement
13) Recent developments in labour litigation
14) Limitation period for labour claims
15) Written submission of assignments
16) Written submission of assignments
Required/Recommended ReadingsRecommended monographs: 1-) Ercan Akyiğit, İş Hukuku, Seçkin Yayınevi, 11. Bası, İstanbul, 2016 2-) Sarper Süzek, İş Hukuku, Beta Yayınevi, Yenilenmiş 14. Bası, İstanbul, 2017 3-) Nuri Çelik, Nurşen Caniklioğlu, Talat Canbolat, İş Hukuku Dersleri, Beta Yayınevi, Yenilenmiş 30. Bası, İstanbul, 2017.
Teaching MethodsAfter 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.
Homework and Projects
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Homework Assignments 1 % 50
Presentation 2 % 20
Midterm(s) 1 % 30
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration akyigite@mef.edu.tr

akyigite@mef.edu.tr Seminer ödevi hazırlanması ve sunum yapılması zorunludur.

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 16 1 1 18
Homework Assignments 1 22 1 2 25
Midterm(s) 1 12 1 13
Total Workload 140
Total Workload/25 5.6
ECTS 6