LABOR AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BUS427	LABOR AND SOCIAL SECURITY 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 students the ability to explain the concepts in the field of labor law and social security law and the ability to interpret the knowledge gained.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The contents of the course include, in the light of judicial decisions, the subjects such as employee and employer concepts; employment contract, drawing up and validity conditions; termination of employment contract; the rights and obligations of the employer and the employee and basic concepts of social security law.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
1. Remember the knowledge gained in the field of labor and social security law. (1)
2. Define the basic concepts such as employee, employer, representative of the employer and the workplace.
3. Distinguish a validly organized employment contract.
4. Classify the insurance branches in this field in the light of the principles of social security law.
5. Relate what he/she learned with concrete cases.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Basic Concepts of Labor Law	Lecture & Presentation
2	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Employee, Employer, drawing up an employment contract and validity conditions	Lecture & Presentation
3	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Rights, obligations of employee	Lecture & Presentation
4	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Rights, obligations of employer	Lecture & Presentation
5	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Employer deputy, sub-employer	Lecture & Presentation
6	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Expiry date of employment contract	Lecture & Presentation
7	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Severance and notice pay	Lecture & Presentation
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Reemployment lawsuit	Lecture & Presentation
10	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Insured, employer, workplace concepts	Lecture & Presentation
11	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Occupational accidents and occupational diseases insurance	Lecture & Presentation
12	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Disease and maternity insurance	Lecture & Presentation
13	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	Old-age insurance, invalidity and death insurance	Lecture & Presentation
14	Reading Law, Supreme Court Decision, Books	General health insurance and unemployment insurance	Lecture & Presentation
15	Preparation on the previously prepared studies	Practical studies	Examination, Discussion, Analysis of the Case
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Altan, Ö. Z. (2003). İş ve sosyal güvenlik hukuku. Anadolu Universitesi.

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.		1
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.				3

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.					4

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.		1
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.				3

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.					4
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.					4

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.				3
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.					4

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.						5

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