LABOUR LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKY342	LABOUR LAW	5	3	3	5

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to give students; To provide theoretical and practical information about the laws regulating working life and related legal regulations.
Contents of the Course Unit:	In this course, current issues, theories, concepts, methods and ideas related to labor law and texts related to these fields of study are discussed.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
It explains the legal framework of the individual employment contract established between the employee and the employer. (explain)
Becomes aware of current working life conditions. Analyzes regulations regarding working time, rest and holidays. (analyze)
Learns employment contracts and their types. It summarizes the procedures and principles regarding the termination of the employment contract and its consequences. (summary)
Discusses the concept of collective labor agreement and strike and lockout. (Discuss)
Makes evaluations on severance pay, entitlement conditions and calculation. (Evaluate)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	General Principles of Labor Law	Lecture, Question and Answer
2	Reading the relevant section from the book	Individual Labor Law	Lecture, Question and Answer
3	Reading the relevant section from the book	Employment Contract, Elements, Features	Lecture, Question and Answer
4	Reading the relevant section from the book	Rights/Obligations Arising from the Employment Contract	Lecture, Question and Answer
5	Reading the relevant section from the book	Termination of Employment Contract and Its Consequences	Lecture, Question and Answer
6	Reading the relevant section from the book	Working Periods, Undertime Working, Overtime, Rest Periods, Annual Rest, Wage and Wage Guarantee I	Lecture, Question and Answer
7	Reading the relevant section from the book	Working Periods, Undertime Working, Overtime, Rest Periods, Annual Rest, Wage and Wage Guarantee II	Lecture, Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the relevant section from the book	Worker Health, Occupational Safety	Lecture, Question and Answer
10	Reading the relevant section from the book	Trade Union Law	Lecture, Question and Answer
11	Reading the relevant section from the book	Concept, Right and Formation of Collective Labor Agreement, Benefiting from Collective Labor Agreement	Lecture, Question and Answer
12	Reading the relevant section from the book	Collective Labor Disputes and Solutions	Lecture, Question and Answer
13	Reading the relevant section from the book	Right to Strike and Practice, Lockout	Lecture, Question and Answer
14	Reading the relevant section from the book	Case study	Lecture, Question and Answer, problem solution
15	Reading the relevant section from the book	Case study	Lecture, Question and Answer, problem solution
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Canbolat, T., Çelik, N., Caniklioğlu, N. (2019), İş Hukuku Dersleri, İstanbul: Beta Yayınevi.
Sümer, H. H. (2019), İş Hukuku, İstanbul: Seçkin Yayıncılık.
4857 İş Kanunu

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
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of the collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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	1	2	2
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	7	2	14
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	4	5	20
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	4	5	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	128