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INTRODUCTION TO LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
HUK102 INTRODUCTION TO LAW 1 3 3 4

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit
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 Narration, question-response discussion method
2 Reading the related chapter Sources of Knowledge for Law, Legal Systems and Concept of Justice Narration, question-response discussion method
3 Reading the related chapter Types of Law, Sub Headings, Distinction between Public Law and Private Law Narration, question-response discussion method
4 Reading the related chapter Separation of Powers, Legislative Action and the Process of Preparation of Laws Narration, question-response discussion method
5 Reading the related chapter Judicial Organization Narration, question-response discussion method
6 Reading the related chapter Types of Law Rules, Implementation of Legal Rules in Terms of Time and Space Narration, question-response discussion method
7 Reading the related chapter Interpretation and Reasoning in Law Narration, question-response discussion method
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the related chapter Interpretation and Reasoning in Law Narration, question-response discussion method
10 Reading the related chapter Problem of Conflict Between the Rules of Law Narration, question-response discussion method
11 Reading the related chapter Legal case Decision of Judge and Discretion Narration, question-response discussion method
12 Reading the related chapter Sanctions of Rules of Law Narration, question-response discussion method
13 Reading the related chapter Concept of Right Narration, question-response discussion method
14 Reading the related chapter Legal Cases, Transactions and Contracts Narration, question-response discussion method
15 Reading the related chapter Judicial Instrument and Its Function Narration, question-response discussion method
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

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

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
List the history of communication, mass media, communication theories and leading theorists.
0
2
List the historical, social and cultural types of communication and explain the related concepts.
0
3
Define the important points of the history and theories of communication through daily life practices and social life.
2

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Compare the traditional media and new media economic policies.
2
2
Interpret digital culture with constantly updated and self-renewing topics.
1
3
Interpret the technical, socio-political and legal aspects of cyber security issues in the field of new media.
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the basic concepts of communication history, communication theories, traditional and new media channels.
0

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Prepare web pages with CSS codes.
0
2
Produce creative content in new media environments, create an image and sound and practical studies about programming.
0
3
Analyze the sub-texts and their semantics of the studies presented to the society by mass media.
1
4
Use qualitative and quantitative elements to construct arguments on studies in the field of communication.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Manage social media accounts of brands, corporate firms and public institutions thanks to its advanced knowledge in content production and user experience.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Review local and foreign studies in the field of New Media. Creates innovative works in his/her field.
2
2
Criticize the effects of social media activities on socio-political field.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plan scientific studies in any area that can be encountered in different disciplines and transfer them to people from different disciplines.
2
2
Determine how much of the content produced by the media is right and wrong.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follows the developments that have begun to guide the present and the future such as "Software". Produce various software products for different sectors.
0
2
Design using new architectures of big data processing systems.
0
3
Determine the logic of operation of artificial intelligence algorithms and determines the possible effects on media and indirectly society.
0

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 102
Workload (h) / 25.5 4
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0