INTRODUCTION TO LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
LAW102	INTRODUCTION TO LAW	1	3	3	4

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. TUĞBA AKMAN KAPLAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of this course is to introduce the basic concepts and institutions of law to the students and to enable them to learn about the contents of the concepts they confront in various parts of education. On the other hand, it is also aimed to prepare a meaningful basis for the courses in the following semesters.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The contents of this course include; the characteristics of legal rules and the sources of knowledge for law, the differentiation of legal rules, contemporary legal systems, sanctions and types of sanctions, public law, private law, mixed law branches and subdivisions, responsibility and accountability, the legal infrastructure, such as the judicial organization and the function, legal organization and function.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the subject, method, and written and non-written sources of the law and auxiliary resources.
Underline the concepts of legal events, legal acts, legal transaction and their differences.
List the distinctions between legislative, executive and judicial powers and private and public law.
Categorize the branches of public and private law such as constitution, penal, administration, civil, debts, enforcement-bankruptcy law.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the related chapter	Introduction of Law, Its Importance	Lecture, question-response discussion method
2	Reading the related chapter	Sources of Knowledge for Law, Legal Systems and Concept of Justice	Lecture, question-response discussion method
3	Reading the related chapter	Types of Law, Sub Headings, Distinction between Public Law and Private Law	Lecture, question-response discussion method
4	Reading the related chapter	Separation of Powers, Legislative Action and the Process of Preparation of Laws	Lecture, question-response discussion method
5	Reading the related chapter	Judicial Organization	Lecture, question-response discussion method
6	Reading the related chapter	Types of Law Rules, Implementation of Legal Rules in Terms of Time and Space	Lecture, question-response discussion method
7	Reading the related chapter	Interpretation and Reasoning in Law	Lecture, question-response discussion method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related chapter	Interpretation and Reasoning in Law	Lecture, question-response discussion method
10	Reading the related chapter	Problem of Conflict Between the Rules of Law	Lecture, question-response discussion method
11	Reading the related chapter	Legal case Decision of Judge and Discretion	Lecture, question-response discussion method
12	Reading the related chapter	Sanctions of Rules of Law	Lecture, question-response discussion method
13	Reading the related chapter	Concept of Right	Lecture, question-response discussion method
14	Reading the related chapter	Legal Cases, Transactions and Contracts	Lecture, question-response discussion method
15	Reading the related chapter	Judicial Instrument and Its Function	Lecture, question-response discussion method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Gözler, K. (2017). Hukuka Giriş. 14. Baskı. Ankara: Ekin Yayınevi.
Teziç, E. (2014). Anayasa Hukuku. 16. Baskı. Ankara: Beta Yayıncılık.
Günday, M. (2012). İdare Hukuku. 10. Baskı. İstanbul: İmaj Yayıncılık.

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	The graduate will be able to identify the main characteristics of literary movements such as modernism, postmodernism, and postcolonialism during the process of analysing a literary text verbally or in an essay.	0
2	The graduate will be able to relate language structure to its functions in a literary text.	0
3	The graduate will be able to explain and generate ideas on literary texts or visual work such as films.	0
4	The graduate will be able to identify the language and the writing style of a wide range of authors, poets, and playwrights from different periods.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to explain the key terms and concepts associated with language, literature, and culture.	0
2	The graduate will be able to historically categorise various centuries or periods of time such as the Renaissance or the 20th century according to the literary, theoretical, social, and political developments reflected in literary texts.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to compare and contrast characteristics of different literary genres.	0
2	The graduate will be able to interpret literary works produced in various cultures with different ethnical background.	0
3	The graduate will be able to compare and contrast different periods of time such as the Middle Ages and the Victorian Era in accordance with their distinctive literary, theoretical, social, and political background verbally or in an essay.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to apply literary theories and develop argument of their own in the process of writing a research paper.	0
2	The graduate will be able to formulate a sophisticated argument/thesis in compliance with the ethical requirements needed to avoid plagiarism during the process of writing a research paper.	0
3	The graduate will be able to apply research skills to gather, organise, and present information skills in a research paper.	0
4	The graduate will be able to employ translation methods while translating a text from English to Turkish or vice versa.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to organise occupational and academic activities including meeting, seminars, and conferences.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to determine his or her own learning requirements and goals to develop sustainable attitude towards life-long learning.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to develop effective oral and written communication skills in English.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to appraise and criticise development of the social rights, democracy, social justice, gender and racial identity, cultural and ethical values.		1

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	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	20	20
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	32	0	102