LAW2331 Introduction to Comparative LawBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs ECONOMICSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
ECONOMICS
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
LAW2331 Introduction to Comparative Law Spring 0 2 1 4
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MEHMET SİNAN ALTUNÇ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜNER HANDE ULUTÜRK
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The lawyer’s job is to persuade, whether: (i) judges or arbitrators, when trying to convince them your client should win a piece of litigation; or (ii) a client, when analyzing the merits of a dispute prior to pursuit of its resolution in a court or arbitration forum; or (iii) a counter-party, when negotiating the terms of a contract. The course will consist of variety of weekly exercises, exercises which will introduce the students to the art of persuasive writing, including an introduction to legal research and the proper use of legal authorities. Homework will be required, which should take an estimated one hour/week for students whose English is advanced and two hours/week for students whose English is less so.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Introduce, and create a keen awareness of, the need to have and continue to develop persuasive writing skills, with an emphasis on the use of legal authorities, such as case law, and the attention to matters of style, including the use of proper citation format.

Course Content

Lectures, homework (including reading – e.g. case law – and writing exercises), in-class writing exercises, and in-class discussion of homework.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: None
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 16 2 32
Presentations / Seminar 1 60 60
Total Workload 92

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) As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. 
2) He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning.
3) Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. 
4) Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. 
5) Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions.
6) Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. 
7) Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions.
8) Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods.
9) In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective.  
10) Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. 
11) Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team.