Information Package / Course Catalogue
HUK 101 Roman Law: General Provisions
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ECTS Course Information Package

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Law
Course Code HUK 101
Course Title in English Roman Law: General Provisions
Course Title in Turkish Roma Hukuku: Genel Hükümler
Language of Instruction TR
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Seçiniz
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 2 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 60 hours per semester
Number of Credits 2 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective Students will have an understanding of the historical development of Roman law and its impact on the legal systems of continental Europe.
Course Description This course aims to introduce historical knowledge as an introduction to Roman law, Roman law’s influence on modern legal systems, the concept of competence in law and the validity of legal actions.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Know the periods of the Roman state.
2) Evaluate the development of Roman law and the stages through which it passed.
3) Understand the impact of Roman law on continental European systems.
4) Analyse the basic concepts of Roman law in comparison with Turkish law.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4
1) Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors
3) Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects
4) Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability
5) Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility
6) Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues
7) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions
8) Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting
9) Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making
10) Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences N
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors N
3) Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects N
4) Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability N
5) Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility N
6) Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues N
7) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions S Sunum
8) Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting S Derse Katılım
9) Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making N
10) Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills S Derse Katılım
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy S Derse Katılım
Prepared by and Date HAVVA KARAGÖZ , January 2024
Course Coordinator HAVVA KARAGÖZ
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. HAVVA KARAGÖZ

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Political Periods of the Roman State (Kingdom Period, Republic Period)
2) Political Periods of the Roman State (First Imperial Period, Last Imperial Period)
3) Periods of Roman Law (Ancient Law Period, Classical Law Period)
4) Periods of Roman law (Classical Law Period, Post-Classical Period) The process by which Roman law influenced modern law and its effect on modern law.
5) Ius (Law), right (ius) and action (actio)
6) legal capacity
7) The Roman family and patria potestas
8) Guardianship and trusteeship
9) Midterm
10) Legal event and legal action
11) capacity to act
12) Incidental elements of legal acts
13) Invalidity of legal acts
14) Invalidity of legal acts
15) Final
16) Final
Required/Recommended ReadingsZiya Umur, Roma Hukuku Ders Notları, İstanbul. Belgin Erdoğmuş-Bülent Tahiroğlu, Roma Hukuku Dersleri, Tarihi Giriş Temel Kavramlar, İstanbul. Özcan Karadeniz Çelebican, Roma Hukuku, Tarihi Giriş, Ankara. Andreas B. Schwartz, Roma Hukuku Dersleri I, Tarihi Kısım ve Umumi Doktrinler, Çeviren Türkan Basman, İstanbul. Ziya Umur, Roma Hukuku Lügatı, İstanbul. Paul Koschaker, Kudret Ayiter, Roma Özel Hukukunun Ana Hatları, Ankara Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Yayınları, Ankara.
Teaching MethodsLecture & Case Studies
Homework and Projects
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Midterm(s) 1 % 40
Final Examination 1 % 60
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration karagozh@mef.edu.tr
0212 395 36 04
Midterm: %40 Final: %60 Office Hours: Tuesdays, 14-16 Tel.0.212.395.36.04 karagozh@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 1 2 42
Laboratory 14 0 0
Project 1 0 0
Midterm(s) 1 6 2 8
Final Examination 1 8 2 10
Total Workload 60
Total Workload/25 2.4
ECTS 2