COMMERCIAL LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BUS342	COMMERCIAL LAW	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to give the ability to interpret the knowledge learned by explaining the General Provisions of the Turkish Code of Commerce No. 6102.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the Course Unit Within the scope of the course, the issues of commercial enterprise law, company law and the basic concepts of law of negotiation will be discussed by comparing with the former TCC and Judicial decisions.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Remember the provisions of TCC No 6102. (1)
Define the elements of commercial enterprise. (1)
Distinguish the trading companies in accordance with the basic principles of corporate law. (4)
Distinguish the securities such as checks, bills and policies. (4)
Relate what he/she learned with concrete cases. (4)
Classify the sub-branches of Commercial Law. (4)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Commercial enterprise	Lecture & Presentation
2	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Commercial affair commercial clause and commercial justice	Lecture & Presentation
3	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Tradesman	Lecture & Presentation
4	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Tradesman assistants	Lecture & Presentation
5	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Trade registry, commercial name	Lecture & Presentation
6	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Books of account	Lecture & Presentation
7	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Unfair competition	Lecture & Presentation
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Currency account	Lecture & Presentation
10	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Unlimited, collective companies and limited partnership	Lecture & Presentation
11	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Joint-stock and limited company	Lecture & Presentation
12	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	General theories and features of negotiable instruments	Lecture & Presentation
13	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Checks	Lecture & Presentation
14	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Bills and policies	Lecture & Presentation
15	Practice on previously prepared cases	Practical Study	Analysis, discussion and solutions for the case
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Arkan, S. (2011). Ticari isletme hukuku. Banka ve Ticaret Hukuku Arastirma Enstitusu
Goode, R., Kronke, H., & McKendrick, E. (2015). Transnational commercial law: text, cases, and materials. Oxford university press.
Çeker, M. (2012). 6102 sayılı Türk Ticaret Kanununa göre ticaret hukuku: ticari işletme hukuku, şirketler hukuku, kıymetli evrak hukuku. Karahan Kitabevi.
Bilgili, F., Demirkapı, E. (2020) Ticaret Hukuku Bilgisi
Dinç, S. (2017), Ticaret Hukuku Bilgisi
Aksoy, M.A. (2014), Ticaret Hukuku Bilgisi

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.			2
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.					4
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.				3
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.				3
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.					4
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.				3
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.		1
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	2	24
Assignment (Homework)	9	1	9
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	53	0	125