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. KADİR MERSİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. MOUHAMED BACHIR DIOP
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	To explain the basic concepts and theories associated with the field of Logistics Management	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To relate concepts and cases in the field of Logistics Management with other fields in Social Sciences	0
2	To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To draw conceptual and theoretical connections between past and present trade and logistics – transportation procedures and to make forecasts for the future.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Logistics Management and to use this information for personal studies.	0
2	To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.	0
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To analyze data and findings in the field of Logistics Management with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.	0
2	To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Logistics Management and to offer solutions for each.	0
3	To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Logistics Management in professional life.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To convey information related with the field of Logistics Management by using effective presentation and communication techniques.	0
2	To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes in the field of Logistics Management.	0
3	To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.	0
2	To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.		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