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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 : 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 Assoc.Prof. ZEYNEP BURCU ŞAHİN
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
Explain the basic concepts in the field and the basic disciplines arising from these concepts.
0
2
Compare current theories in the field and communication theories.
0

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Solve problems related to the field by identifying problems related to the field.
0
2
Compares the information and facts in the field with the fields of social sciences such as Sociology, Journalism, Television and Media.
2

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
By graduating from this department, conduct analysis in fields like public relations, advertisement and marketing.
0
2
Using field knowledge, identify and solve problems related to field.
0

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply the projects in line with the field of campaign analysis, in line with the communication plan to be prepared.
0
2
By using theoretical and practical knowledge gained in his field, solve the problems of public relations and advertising industry.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Taking part in public relations campaigns and advertising projects, implements the duties assigned to them within the team.
0
2
Create original and innovative strategies by approaching the field dynamics creatively and critically with an integrated viewpoint.
0
3
Designs a communication plan by taking responsibility in case of problems related to the field.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Describe creative production, presentation and persuasion techniques to support the professional expertise.
0
2
Analyze the developments, changes and innovations in his field and gices an example.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Effectively explain his/her opinion in the context of advertising, public relations, marketing, etc. to related persons and institutions in writing and verbal.
1
2
Designs projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the consciousness of social responsibility.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Determine career goals by establishing cooperation with the sector in line with the information he/she has.
0
2
Analyze and interpret the social and global impacts of issues related with communication.
0
3
Design new knowledge and techniques using technical and theoretical knowledge and skills related to his / her field.
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