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 : |
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. RAMAZAN İNAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
|
Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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) |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
|
|
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 |
Describe the basic characteristics of the tourism industry and the basic concepts related to the Tourism Guidance profession and relate those with the characteristics of tourism businesses
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
Discusses the structure, operation and importance of tourism industry in country development and relates with tourism business
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Explains and interprets culture, history, religion, art, geography way of thinking and way of life the various civilizations who lived in Turkey.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
SKILLS |
Cognitive |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Plans a tour program considering the travel purpose, the type and the characteristics of the touristic region in accordance with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of Tourism Guidance and discusses the functioning.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
Underlines the importance of professional development by following scientific and current developments in the fields of tourism, art and archeology, and acts defensive attitude and behavior towards the necessity of lifelong learning.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
SKILLS |
Practical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Analyzes numerical and statistical data and results in accordance with ethical values for current practices in the field of tourism .
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
Knows and applies the legal regulations related to tourism field, tourist guidance professional law and professional organizations.
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
By taking leadership role in tour groups; administers the tour program and solves possible problems during the tour.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Uses the skills of explaining and presenting Turkey's and other regions natural and cultural assets that have, ancient city, ruins and historical artefacts and architectural art, culture, cuisine, folklore, flora and fauna features of regions etc.
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Shows the communication skill and presentation skill effectively in written and verbal and expresse his / her professional knowledge accurately and effectively.
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
2 |
Shows reading, writing, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in English and in a second foreign language (Arabic, Russian, Chinese).)
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Uses knowledge and competences related to preparation, implementation and supervision of a tour.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
By using the personality traits that have social skills required by the Tourism Guidance profession; arranges projects, organizations and activities with sustainable, societal and social content specific to the field.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
3 |
Shows a sensitive attitude towards the negative effects of tourism on the physical and social environment, acts with the consciousness of preserving abstract and concrete cultural assets
|
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 |
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 |
|