HUK 521 Real Property 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 521
Course Title in English Real Property Law
Course Title in Turkish Gayrimenkul Hukuku
Language of Instruction TR
Type of Course Flipped Classroom,Lecture
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Spring,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 None
Registration Restrictions Master's Students Only
Overall Educational Objective To teach the basic concepts of real estate law, to explain the basic types of contracts encountered in practice, to explain their relations with each other, to convey the main problems encountered and the basic discussions related to them
Course Description The concept of immovable property and the elements to be registered as immovable property in the land registry (land, independent sections subject to condominium ownership, independent and permanent rights), cadastral application, land registry in general and its elements, condominium easement, condominium ownership, form in contracts that create the obligation to transfer immovable property, dissolution of co-ownership on immovable property, collusive transfers of immovable property, fiduciary transactions and pseudonym transactions, use and consequences of the right of pre-emption, right to purchase, repurchase and promise to sell immovable property, problems related to mortgages.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Provides a holistic view of property law
2) To be able to deal with the main problems arising in practice in the field of property law
3) Identify the general views of doctrine and jurisprudence in controversial areas
4) Can establish the interrelationship between the main issues such as cadastre, land registry, zoning applications, condominium easement and condominium ownership, real estate pledge, urban transformation
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 EKREM KURT , February 2024
Course Coordinator AKTS1
Semester Spring,Fall
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. EKREM KURT

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) The concept of immovable property and the elements to be registered as immovable property in the land registry (land, independent sections subject to condominium ownership, independent and permanent rights).
2) Cadastre application.
3) Land Registry and its elements in general.
4) Condominium easement.
5) Condominium ownership.
6) The form of contracts giving rise to the obligation to transfer immovable property.
7) Interim evaluations
8) Dissolution of co-ownership on immovable property.
9) Collusive transfers of immovable property.
10) Fiduciary transactions and pseudonym transactions
11) Use and consequences of the right of pre-emption.
12) Purchase, repurchase, and promise of sale of immovable property.
13) Problems related to mortgages
14) End of term evaluations
15) Submission of the written assignments
16) Submission of the written assignments
Required/Recommended ReadingsOğuzman/Seliçi Eşya Hukuku; Tekinay/Akman/Burcuoğlu/Altop, Tekinay Eşya Hukuku; Lale Sirmen, Eşya Hukuku, Jale G. Akipek, Eşya Hukuku, theses and monographs, articles (non-standard sources such as av.tr etc. are not valid).
Teaching MethodsOral lectures, seminar presentations, case law analyses.
Homework and ProjectsSeminar writing and presentation. Oral expression and visual presentation methods are used together. In cases where a disciplinary investigation is required, the YÖK Student Disciplinary Regulations will be applied.
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Presentation 1 % 40
Final Examination 1 % 60
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration kurte@mef.edu.tr

kurte@mef.edu.tr

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 50 3 1 54
Total Workload 138
Total Workload/25 5.5
ECTS 6