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 : |
, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA: |
Type of the Course : |
Compulsory |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
|
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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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 of Social Service, working fields and application frameworks.
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
2 |
Uses up-to-date information on Social Service field by associating it with the theory and application information of Social Service.
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Establish the link between the application frameworks of Social Service.
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
2 |
Evaluate the developments in the field of migration, globalization and human rights in the new world by using the theoretical knowledge in the field.
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
SKILLS |
Cognitive |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Using the research methods related to the field of Social Service, concludes scientific conclusions about social problems.
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
2 |
Examine the spatial legislation of Social Service and develop new strategies for implementation.
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
|
SKILLS |
Practical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Solve the problems specific to the field of Social Service according to scientific data.
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
2 |
Conduct trainings for individual, family and society by using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Social Service.
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Develop his / her competence in this area by taking the leadership role in working with individuals, groups and society and taking responsibility as a team member.
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Describes a life worthy of dignity of the person who is the subject of social service science.
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Configures the communication between institutions in order to solve the problems.
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
2 |
Uses the educational role in the social service area.
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
3 |
Produces projects that will increase the consciousness level of the society.
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Collaborate with other professionals in the work team through an interdisciplinary approach at the stage of Social Service intervention
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
2 |
Acts as a social worker in accordance with the laws, regulations and professional ethics rules.
|
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
3 |
Organize their work in accordance with their rights and responsibilities as an individual.
|
|
|
|
3 |
|
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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 |
|