PRIVATE LAW (TURKISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
OHK5112 Insurance Law Fall
Spring
3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. ERTAN DEMİRKAPI
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. ERTAN DEMİRKAPI
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The main purpose of this class is to define the insurance contracts in the private insurance field, specify the rights and the duties of the contracting parties and analyze the types of the insurance contracts.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Defines main individuals of insurance law such as insurer, policy holder, insured.
II. Analyzes the method of investigation on insurance companies.
III. Distinguishes insurance contracts from the other contracts.
IV. Defines concepts like premium, risk, benefit.
V. Identifies the rights and obligations of insurer and policy holder.
VI. Determines the differences between life and property insurances.
VII. Defines beneficiary and determines the way of appointment.
VIII. Analyzes the circumstances that the insurer would be the successor.

Course Content

1.Week: Introduction to private insurance law: Insurance companies
2.Week: Inspection of insurance companies - Provisions of Insurance Law - TCC Insurance Law Book general provisions
3.Week: Presentation: Insurance intermediaries
4.Week: Presentation : Concept of benefit in insurance law
5.Week: Presentation : Risk and premium
6.Week: Presentation : Duties of policy holder - part one
7.Week: Presentation: Duties of policy holder - part two
8.Week: Presentation: The obligations of insurer
9.Week: Presentation: Under- and over-insurance and multiple insurance
10.Week: Presentation: Subrogation of insurer
11.Week: Presentation: Life insurance
12.Week: Presentation: The concept and appointment of the beneficiary
13.Week: Presentation: Comparison of life and property insurances
14.Week: Repetition of presentation subjects

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to private insurance law: Insurance companies None
2) Inspection of insurance companies - Provisions of Insurance Law - TCC Insurance Law Book general provisions None
3) Presentation: Insurance intermediaries None
4) Presentation : Concept of benefit in insurance law None
5) Presentation : Risk and premium None
6) Presentation : Duties of policy holder - part one None
7) Presentation: Duties of policy holder - part two None
8) Presentation: The obligations of insurer None
9) Presentation: Under- and over-insurance and multiple insurance None
10) Presentation: Subrogation of insurer None
11) Presentation: Life insurance None
12) Presentation: The concept and appointment of the beneficiary None
13) Presentation: Comparison of life and property insurances None
14) Repetition of presentation subjects None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Yok / None
References: KENDER Rayegan, Türkiye’de Hususi Sigorta Hukuku, 13.Bası, 12 Levha Yayınları, İstanbul 2014.
Mustafa ÇEKER, Sigorta Hukuku, Karahan Yayınları, 3.Bası, Adana, 2011.
Mertol CAN, Sigorta Sözleşmelerinin Tabi Olduğu Hukuki Esaslar, 2012.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 60
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Presentations / Seminar 10 3 30
Homework Assignments 10 3 30
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 175

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Acquires in-depth knowledge of the fundamental concepts, institutions, and theories of private law. 1
2) Gains proficiency in national and international private law legislation, judicial precedents, and doctrinal opinions. 1
3) Develops a comprehensive perspective by following current developments in various branches of private law. 3
4) Analyzes and proposes solutions to problems encountered in the field of private law using scientific methods. 1
5) Develops skills in conducting academic research, collecting, and evaluating data within the scope of the thesis study. 1
6) Produces theoretical and practical solutions for private law disputes in practice. 1
7) Approaches private law issues from different perspectives by integrating interdisciplinary knowledge and methods. 3
8) Effectively conveys knowledge and developments in the field through both written and oral communication in academic and professional settings. 1
9) Contributes to scientific discussions by critically evaluating different views and approaches. 1
10) Continuously follows developments in private law and updates personal knowledge accordingly. 3
11) Manages individual learning processes to sustain academic development. 1
12) Analyzes legislative amendments and judicial decisions to provide practical legal assessments. 1
13) Conducts independent research and carries out scientific studies in accordance with ethical principles in the field of private law. 2
14) Assumes responsibility and takes initiative in solving complex legal problems within the field. 2