Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Law | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Law | ||||
| Course Code | HUK 133 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Legal Profession and Ethics | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Hukuk Mesleği ve Etik | ||||
| Language of Instruction | TR | ||||
| Type of Course | Lecture | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 62 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 2 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | to be a good legal practitioner | ||||
| Course Description | In this course, the concept of norm will be analysed in the context of legal ethics. Ethical theories will be explained and discussed within the framework of practical legal problems. Finally, the ethical codes which are effective in Turkish legal system will be revealed and discussed. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders kapsamında hukuk ve etik arasındaki ilişkinin ortaya konulmakta ve bu ilişkinin önemi vurgulanmaktadır. Bu bağlamda öncelikle hukuk ve etik kavramlarının anlamı üzerinde durulmaktadır. Daha sonra hukuk etiğine ilişkin temel tartışma konuları çeşitli hukuk etik kodları bağlamında ele alınmaktadır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) To be able to distinguish the concepts of ethics, morality and morality, 2) To be able to identify the basic problems of legal ethics 3) To recognize the relationship between law and ethics and to understand its importance 4) Learns to make correct evaluations in law-related professions. 5) Develop an awareness of the ethical standards and professional responsibilities associated with the legal profession. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) The ability to recognize and apply basic principles and theories of law, legal methodology, and interpretation methods. | |||||
| 2) The ability to follow, evaluate, interpret and apply the current developments and legislative amendments. | |||||
| 3) The ability to locate and use legal resources; to follow and evaluate current legislative amendments, legal science, and court decisions. | |||||
| 4) The ability to internalize social, scientific and ethical values while evaluating legal information. | |||||
| 5) The ability to recognize, examine and resolve legal issues with respect to general principles of law, de lege feranda and de lege lata; to take into consideration both national and international aspects of law; and to acknowledge the importance of personal conviction while making decisions. | |||||
| 6) The ability to critically analyze legal disputes, legislation, court decisions and different views in the legal science; to form his/her own opinions; to detect legal lacuna and suggest alternative solutions. | |||||
| 7) The ability to understand issues regarding different fields of law; to characterize and propose solutions to complex issues arising from legal practice. | |||||
| 8) The ability to participate in and organize legal projects and activities as a socially responsible individual; to put his/her legal knowledge and skill to use efficiently (in the public or private sector). | |||||
| 9) The ability to use a foreign language at least on a B2 Level on the European Language Portfolio, to follow legal developments and communicate with colleagues in that language; to use computer software and information and communication technologies necessary in the law field at an Advanced Level of the European Computer Driving License. | |||||
| 10) Adoption of a positive approach to the concept of lifelong learning. | |||||
| 11) The ability to understand the development, evolution, and problems of the society and to contribute to the solution of these problems by legal methods. | |||||
| 12) The ability to understand the structure, organization, and functioning of law on the national and international level; to contribute to the development thereof. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | The ability to recognize and apply basic principles and theories of law, legal methodology, and interpretation methods. | H | HW |
| 2) | The ability to follow, evaluate, interpret and apply the current developments and legislative amendments. | S | HW |
| 3) | The ability to locate and use legal resources; to follow and evaluate current legislative amendments, legal science, and court decisions. | S | HW |
| 4) | The ability to internalize social, scientific and ethical values while evaluating legal information. | H | HW |
| 5) | The ability to recognize, examine and resolve legal issues with respect to general principles of law, de lege feranda and de lege lata; to take into consideration both national and international aspects of law; and to acknowledge the importance of personal conviction while making decisions. | H | HW |
| 6) | The ability to critically analyze legal disputes, legislation, court decisions and different views in the legal science; to form his/her own opinions; to detect legal lacuna and suggest alternative solutions. | H | HW |
| 7) | The ability to understand issues regarding different fields of law; to characterize and propose solutions to complex issues arising from legal practice. | S | HW |
| 8) | The ability to participate in and organize legal projects and activities as a socially responsible individual; to put his/her legal knowledge and skill to use efficiently (in the public or private sector). | H | HW |
| 9) | The ability to use a foreign language at least on a B2 Level on the European Language Portfolio, to follow legal developments and communicate with colleagues in that language; to use computer software and information and communication technologies necessary in the law field at an Advanced Level of the European Computer Driving License. | N | |
| 10) | Adoption of a positive approach to the concept of lifelong learning. | H | HW |
| 11) | The ability to understand the development, evolution, and problems of the society and to contribute to the solution of these problems by legal methods. | H | HW |
| 12) | The ability to understand the structure, organization, and functioning of law on the national and international level; to contribute to the development thereof. | S | HW |
| Prepared by and Date | İREM GÜRGEY , January 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | İREM GÜRGEY |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. İREM GÜRGEY |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction to the course and basic concepts |
| 2) | Correct evaluation in ethical relationship |
| 3) | Ethics-Morality-General Morality concepts |
| 4) | Relationship between General Morality and Law (Hart-Devlin discussion) |
| 5) | Ethical theories- Kantian Ethics |
| 6) | Outcome-oriented ethical theories |
| 7) | Virtue ethics, ethics of care |
| 8) | Midterm Week |
| 9) | Legal ethics |
| 10) | Philosophical legal ethics- 1st Generation |
| 11) | Philosophical Legal Ethics- 2nd Generation |
| 12) | Rules of professional behavior- Judicial Ethics |
| 13) | Rules of professional behavior- Attorney Ethics |
| 14) | Finals |
| 15) | Finals |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Brian Boone, "Ethics 101", translated by Selin Aktuyun, Say Yay. Ioanna Kuçuradi, "Morlak, Etik ve Etikler", Publication of the Philosophical Society of Turkey, Ankara: 2019. Harper Lee, "To Kill a Mockingbird", Sel. H.L.A, Hart, "Law, Freedom and Morality", Dost Kitapevi Yay./Islık Yay. John Stuart Mill, On Liberty. Michael Sandel, Adalet-Yapılması Gereken Doğru Şey Nedir?, Bigbang Yayınları, Ankara, 2013. Ferando Savater, "Advice to My Son on Morality", İletişim Yayınları | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Theoretical lectures and discussions | ||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Measurement and evaluation will be done through homework assignments. The final grade will be determined 40% on the midterm homework and 60% on the final homework. [In order to be successful in the course, the final homework grade must be 50 and above.] There will not be a make-up exam or an assignment that will determine the make-up grade. | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
gurgeyi@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 | 1 | 2 | 42 | |||
| Laboratory | 14 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Midterm(s) | 2 | 4 | 2 | 12 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Total Workload | 62 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 2.5 | ||||||
| ECTS | 2 | ||||||