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 | LAW 338 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Law and Technology | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Hukuk ve Teknoloji | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Lecture | ||||
| Level of Course | Seçiniz | ||||
| Semester | Spring,Fall | ||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 4 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students or Erasmus | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | Students will learn the foundations and key concepts relating to law and technology, especially digital assets, digital platforms, blockchain, smart contracts, artificial intelligence, big data and cyber security. | ||||
| Course Description | This course is designed to provide students qualified general knowledge of modern topics of the law and technology from a private law perspective, in the light of international developments. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Ders kapsamında öğrencilere, uluslararası gelişmeler ışığında, özel hukuk perspektifinden hukuk ve teknolojinin kesişiminde bulunan modern konularla ilgili nitelikli genel bilgi kazandırılması amaçlanmaktadır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Defines concepts like digital assets, digital platforms, blockchain, smart contracts, artificial intelligence, big data and cyber security. 2) Demonstrates in outline the development of law and technology concepts. 3) Compares the differences of international harmonization documents on law and technology. 4) Demonstrates a sound knowledge with regard to the main issues of law and technology from a private law perspective. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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| 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. | N | |
| 2) | The ability to follow, evaluate, interpret and apply the current developments and legislative amendments. | S | Exam |
| 3) | The ability to locate and use legal resources; to follow and evaluate current legislative amendments, legal science, and court decisions. | N | |
| 4) | The ability to internalize social, scientific and ethical values while evaluating legal information. | N | |
| 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 | Exam |
| 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 | Exam |
| 7) | The ability to understand issues regarding different fields of law; to characterize and propose solutions to complex issues arising from legal practice. | H | Exam |
| 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). | N | |
| 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. | S | Exam |
| 10) | Adoption of a positive approach to the concept of lifelong learning. | N | |
| 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. | S | Exam |
| 12) | The ability to understand the structure, organization, and functioning of law on the national and international level; to contribute to the development thereof. | H | Exam |
| Prepared by and Date | KADİR BERK KAPANCI , January 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | KADİR BERK KAPANCI |
| Semester | Spring,Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. KADİR BERK KAPANCI |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | General Introduction to Law and Technology |
| 2) | Digital assets from UNIDROIT Principles’ Perspective-1: General aspects |
| 3) | Digital assets from UNIDROIT Principles’ Perspective -2: The core concept of “control” and its implications |
| 4) | Digital assets from UNIDROIT Principles’ Perspective-3: Transfer, Custody agreements, Secured transactions. |
| 5) | Online Platforms from European Law Institute Model Rules’ Perspective-1: General Outline |
| 6) | Online Platforms from European Law Institute Model Rules’ Perspective-2: Duties and Liability of Online Platforms |
| 7) | Blockchain and smart contracts from European Law Institute Model Rules’ Perspective-1: General overview |
| 8) | Blockchain and smart contracts from European Law Institute Model Rules’ Perspective-2: Issues with regard to consumer protection |
| 9) | Blockchain and smart contracts-3: Issues with regard to data protection |
| 10) | Big Data & Artificial Intelligence-1: Legal status of AI |
| 11) | Big Data & Artificial Intelligence-2: AI and liability issues (contract&tort) |
| 12) | Big Data & Artificial Intelligence-3: AI and data protection |
| 13) | Big Data & Artificial Intelligence-4: AI and legal profession |
| 14) | Cyber security and private law liability |
| Required/Recommended Readings | - UNIDROIT Principles on Digital Assets and Private Law (Principles and commentary) - European Law Institute’s Model Rules on Online Platforms - European Law Institute’s Principles on Blockchain Technology, Smart Contracts and Consumer Protection | ||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Students work independently before class lessons covering readings and assignments. Class time is spent on theory, concepts, and application of materials. | ||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
kapancib@mef.edu.tr Office: MEF University Office (5th Floor) Office Hours: By appointment |
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