Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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HUK102 | INTRODUCTION TO LAW | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Compulsory |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assoc.Prof. ÇAĞLA KAYA İLHAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to provide students with a general understanding of legal concepts such as the definition of law, legal systems, the functioning of the Turkish judicial system, legal transactions and events, rights and obligations, and types of contracts. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | The course covers the concept of law and legal systems, branches of law, and the sources of law including primary and secondary sources. It also addresses constitutional, judicial, and administrative jurisdictions, along with various types of lawsuits such as civil, criminal, and administrative cases. Students will explore legal events and transactions, rights, the concept of personality, and the classification of persons. The curriculum includes topics on associations and foundations, inheritance law and legal heirs, property rights and the authorities derived from them, the concept of debt and obligations arising from contracts, torts, and unjust enrichment. Finally, it examines the legal consequences and termination of obligations, as well as various types of contracts. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Understand the concept, branches, and sources of law. |
Evaluate the legal systems in the world and the system applied in Turkey. |
Identify legal events and transactions, and the rights arising from public and private law. |
Interpret the concept of personality and the classification of persons by legal capacity. |
Describe the Turkish judicial system and types of lawsuits. |
Explain the causes that create and terminate obligations. |
Analyze different types of contracts encountered in practice. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Literature Review | Introduction to law, legal systems, branches of law | Lecture, Discussion, Q&A |
2 | Literature Review | Sources of law: Primary and secondary | Lecture, Discussion, Q&A |
3 | Literature Review | Constitutional jurisdiction | Lecture, Discussion, Q&A |
4 | Literature Review | Judicial jurisdiction | Lecture, Discussion, Q&A |
5 | Literature Review | Administrative jurisdiction | Lecture, Discussion, Q&A |
6 | Literature Review | Types of lawsuits: Civil, Criminal, Administrative | Lecture, Discussion, Q&A |
7 | Literature Review | events, legal transactions, and rights | Lecture, Discussion, Q&A |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Literature Review | Concept of personality and classification of persons | Lecture, Discussion, Q&A |
10 | Literature Review | Legal capacity and capacity to act | Lecture, Discussion, Q&A |
11 | Literature Review | Inheritance and legal heirs | Lecture, Discussion, Q&A |
12 | Literature Review | Inheritance distribution | Lecture, Discussion, Q&A |
13 | Literature Review | Obligations from contract, tort, and unjust enrichment | Lecture, Discussion, Q&A |
14 | Literature Review | Legal consequences and termination of obligations | Lecture, Discussion, Q&A |
15 | Literature Review | Legal consequences and termination of obligations | Lecture, Discussion, Q&A |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Gözler, K.(2017), Hukuka Giriş, Ekin Yayınevi, 14. Baskı. |
Teziç, E. (2014). Anayasa Hukuku, Ankara: Beta, 16. Baskı. |
Günday, M. (2012) İdare Hukuku, İmaj Yayıncılık, 10. Baskı. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description | Examination Method |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 50 | ||
Final Exam | 1 | 50 | ||
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 50 | Classical Exam | |
Final Exam | 1 | 50 | Classical Exam | |
TOTAL | 4 | 200 |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Describes the basic concepts related to the field and defines the concepts related to it.
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Classifies current developments in the field of Media and Communication.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Discusses issues related with Media and Communication.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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By graduating from this department student relates between concepts, topics and techniques in the field of media and communication.
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Discusses the solutions of problems related to the field.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Applies the techniques and solutions in the field of Media and Communication to the problems encountered in the media sector.
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Changes the existing solutions for academic and sectoral problems in the field of Media and Communication in accordance with current needs.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Applies independent working methods related with Media and Communication field.
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Manages teamworks related with his / her field.
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Relates between different interdisciplinary methods and the ones in his/her field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Compares whether the concepts and techniques in the field of Media and Communication are up-to-date and analyze whether these concepts and techniques are applicable.
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Summarizes the literature in his/her field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Produces methods and solutions for other representatives of Media and Communication field.
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Organizes group studies in his/her field.
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Explains thoughts in interpersonal discussions about the field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Produces new information and techniques about his/her field.
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Predicts the future developments and problems in his/her field.
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Examines the results of studies related with Media and Communication field.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 12 | 4 | 48 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Assignment (Homework) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 44 | 0 | 122 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 122 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4,8 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |