LAW2331 Introduction to Comparative LawBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs LAWGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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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 Fall 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: 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) 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. 2
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. 2
5) Have the knowledge of legal regulations, judicial decisions and the scientific evaluations related to them. 4
6) Resolve the juridical disagreements in light of legal acts, juridical decisions and doctrine. 2
7) Use at least one foreign language as scientific language. 5
8) Have the knowledge of the political and juridical foundation of the state. 1
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. 3
10) Have the ability to resolve the disagreements which can violate the social order in national or international level. 5
11) Have the ability to prevent the juridical disagreements between individuals. 1
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. 1
14) Use Turkish in an efficient way both verbal and written. 2
15) Have the professional and ethical responsibility. 1
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. 1
18) Have the knowledge of the operation of the national and the international judicial bodies. 5