LAW
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
LAW2131 General Provisions of Obligations Law I Fall 2 2 3 4

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. KADİR EMRE GÖKYAYLA
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ZAFER KAHRAMAN
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AHU AYANOĞLU
Assoc. Prof. SEDA ÖKTEM ÇEVİK
Assoc. Prof. ASLI MAKARACI BAŞAK
Assoc. Prof. ÖZ SEÇER
Prof. Dr. KADİR EMRE GÖKYAYLA
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: As a result of theoretical and practical Obligations Law exercises,students acquire the the knowledge and the skills to resolve problems at the General Provisions of the Obligation Law.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Distinguish the basic concepts of the Law of Obligations.
II. Defines the concept of convention and how the contracts are established; resolves the problems related to the establishment of the contract.
III. Applies into practice the validity conditions of the contract and determine the moment when the contract is validly established.
IV. Determine the invalidity of the contract and applies into practice its consequences.
V. Determine if there is a situation who requires the conclusion and the interpretation of the contract.
VI. Generates proposals for contracts entered into force by agents.
VII. Determines the conditions of the tort liability.
VIII. Determşnes the conditions of the objective responsability.
IX. Distinguish between different types of Unjust Enrichment and analyses those types.

Course Content

Week 1: Basic Concepts of Law of Obligations and its principles.
2. Week Overview of the Concept of Contract, Contract Concept, Types, Contract Formation, non-binding.
Week 3: Validity in General Conditions of Contract and defects in consent
Week 4: Simulation, unfair advantage, form of contract
Week 5: Contract Invalidity, The Necessity of Making the Contract
Week 6: Interpretation of the Contract, and Contract Completion Amendment, Establishment of Obligation by Unilateral Declaration of Will, an abstract acknowledgment of debt
Week 7: Representation - I
Week 8: Representation - II
Week 9: Mid-term Exam
10. Week: The Concept of Tort Liability, Tort Liability Elements
Week 11: Overview of perfect states of Liability, Employment Liability, Liability for animals, Liability of the property owners
Week 12: Liability of persons lacking of capacity of consent, liability coming from the Traffic Code
Week 13: Joint liability, material and moral compensation
Week 14: The Concept of Unjust Enrichment, its Elements and the scope of reimbursement
15. Week: General Practice
16. Week: Final Exam

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic Concepts of Law of Obligations and its principles.
2) Overview of the Concept of Contract, Contract Concept, Types, Contract Formation, non-binding.
3) Validity in General Conditions of Contract and defects in consent
4) Simulation, unfair advantage, form of contract
5) Contract Invalidity, The Necessity of Making the Contract
6) Interpretation of the Contract, and Contract Completion Amendment, Establishment of Obligation by Unilateral Declaration of Will, an abstract acknowledgment of debt
7) Representation - I
8) Representation - II
9) The Concept of Tort Liability, Tort Liability Elements
10) Overview of perfect states of Liability, Employment Liability, Liability for animals, Liability of the property owners
11) Liability of persons lacking of capacity of consent, liability coming from the Traffic Code
12) Joint liability, material and moral compensation
13) The Concept of Unjust Enrichment, its Elements and the scope of reimbursement
14) Case Study

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Yok/None
References: - M.Kemal Oğuzman/M.Turgut Öz, Borçlar Hukuku Genel Hükümler, İstanbul 2011.
- M.Turgut Öz, Yeni Borçlar Kanunu’nun Getirdiği Başlıca Değişiklik ve Yenilikler, İstanbul 2012.
- Necip Kocayusufpaşaoğlu, Borçlar Hukuku Genel Bölüm I (Borçlar Hukukuna Giriş, Hukuki İşlem, Sözleşme), İstanbul 2008.
- M.Kemal Oğuzman/M. Turgut Öz, 6098 Sayılı Yeni Türk Borçlar Kanunu’nuna göre Borçlar Hukuku Genel Hükümler (Cilt 1), İstanbul 2011.
- Safa Reisoğlu, Borçlar Hukuku Genel Hükümler, İstanbul 2011.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 4 56
Study Hours Out of Class 1 14 14
Midterms 1 10 10
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 100

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) List the relations between concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and this concepts and institutions. 3
2) Have the knowledge of legal methodology and methods of comment. 3
3) Comment the modern legal gains with the historical knowledge. 3
4) Have the knowledge of philosophical currents of thought which are the bases of legal rules. 3
5) Have the knowledge of legal regulations, judicial decisions and the scientific evaluations related to them. 5
6) Resolve the juridical disagreements in light of legal acts, juridical decisions and doctrine. 5
7) Use at least one foreign language as scientific language. 5
8) Have the knowledge of the political and juridical foundation of the state.
9) Have the knowledge of the historical development of the rights of individuals and societies and of the basic documents which are accepted throughout this development.
10) Have the ability to resolve the disagreements which can violate the social order in national or international level.
11) Have the ability to prevent the juridical disagreements between individuals. 5
12) Have the knowledge of international and comparative law systems. 5
13) Have the knowledge of the construction and the conduct of the national and international commercial relations. 5
14) Use Turkish in an efficient way both verbal and written. 5
15) Have the professional and ethical responsibility. 5
16) Have the knowledge on the European Union’s legislation and institutions. 4
17) Have the knowledge on juridical regulations and applications related to economical and financial mechanisms. 5
18) Have the knowledge of the operation of the national and the international judicial bodies. 3