FUNDAMENTALS OF LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ISF104	FUNDAMENTALS OF LAW	5	3	3	6

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	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞIL ERTÜRK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The purpose of this course is to introduce to students the basic concepts and institutions of law in order to enhance their understanding of the content of the concepts they face both in their daily lives and in various parts of their education. On the other hand, the course also aims to provide the basis for the law courses students take in the subsequent semesters.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course is organised around a number of topics such as the differences between the rule of law from other social rules; contemporary legal systems; law review and compiling of Turkish law; sanctions and its varieties; public law; private law; mixed legal branches and its subdivisions; Turkish positive law and its problems; implementation of law from various perspectives; rights; concepts of ownership of rights and liability; responsibility and operation of responsibility.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the subject, method, written and unwritten sources and auxiliary sources of law.
Classifies sub-branches of private and public law such as constitution, criminal, administrative, civil, debts, enforcement-bankruptcy law.
Compares the powers of legislative, executive and judicial powers with private and public law.
Explains the concepts of legal event, legal action, legal transaction and the differences between the concepts.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review	Rules of social order	Lecture, Discussion
2	Literature Review	Sources of Law	Lecture, Discussion
3	Literature Review	Legal Systems, Branches of Law	Lecture, Discussion
4	Literature Review	Judicial Organization	Lecture, Discussion
5	Literature Review	Types of Lawsuits	Lecture, Discussion
6	Literature Review	Implementation of Rule of Law	Lecture, Discussion
7	Literature Review	Legal cases, actions and procedures	Lecture, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review	Summary	Lecture, Discussion
10	Literature Review	Concept of Sanctions	Lecture, Discussion
11	Literature Review	The concept of personality	Lecture, Discussion
12	Literature Review	The concept of responsibility	Lecture, Discussion
13	Literature Review	The concept of liability	Lecture, Discussion
14	Literature Review	The concept of ownership	Lecture, Discussion
15	Literature Review	The concept of inheritance	Lecture, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
ESENER,( Turhan) Introduction to Law (General Law) Vedat Bookstore
Constitution and Related Laws
Supreme Court (Court of Cassation) case-law,
Scientific Publications

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	He fulfills all roles required by his professional performance, integrates the entire occupational therapy process, carries out his own practices using the information on theoretical and practical occupational therapy in his field. He actively participates in the development, advancement, and promotion of occupational therapy.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He explains the basic facts, principles, processes in the subfields of occupational therapy and the methods in the field of application makes advanced analyses and evaluations.				3
2	He uses the advanced knowledge he acquires to protect the community's health.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He studies, picks, analyzes and synthesizes theories and application models in the occupational therapy field that are supported by scientific publications and resources, with the purpose of carrying out the activities and vital roles of people and communities and determining health care needs, and plans the response.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He analyzes biological, medical, psychological, sociological and technological information within the scope of occupational therapy, synthesizes this information with information from theories about activity and participation, determines and analyzes the person's resources and constraints. Using this information, research and evidence-based solution proposals can be developed.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By critically interpreting activity and participation constraints, he chooses a professional and independent role for himself (e.g. treatment, counseling) and works in a people-centric manner by using prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment activities.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He determines the need for research on topics associated with occupational therapy practices and/or occupational therapy science, prepares related research questions, conducts independent research, and carries on lifelong learning.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By establishing close cooperation with the people and community, he carries out occupational therapy intervention, and works to improve community involvement by creating accessible and adaptable environments.				3
2	He works with those receiving services and providing care, with the team members, and other stakeholders in a cooperative and interdisciplinary manner to ensure roles and participation.				3
3	He has a computer license and foreign language proficiency adequate for use in Europe.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He considers and respects personal differences, cultural beliefs, customs, and traditions and takes into account and respects their effect on participation in roles and activities. He combines these with scientific, cultural and ethical values.			2
2	He explains a person's daily life, production, and leisure time activities and his nature regarding his duties, and explains the connection between his performance regarding these and the connection between activities and health and wellbeing.			2
3	He acknowledges his own responsibility in the intervention he carries out and does so according to the principles of management and quality. He takes part in the process of quality development in occupational therapy and returns information to stakeholders.				3

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	13	1	13
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	2	24
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	3	20	60
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	5	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	151