BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
LAW2331	Introduction to Comparative Law	Spring 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:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Associate (Short 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)	He/she applies theoretical business management knowledge on business life.
2)	He/she uses business management function and applies and follows new management technics.
3)	He/she performs legal responsibilities of business, follows and applies legislation.
4)	He/she can use information and communication tecnologies that necessary for their area, follows technological change and applies new technologies to business system.
5)	He/she determines, analyses and solves problems that appear in vocational applications.
6)	He/she manages business finance, analyses business financial situation, and solves financial problems.
7)	He/she gains management skill by managing and enhanging human resource effectively in accordance with business aims.
8)	He/she can understand production and marketing functions as a whole, applies new production and marketing techniques.
9)	He/she calculates cost, makes entry, prepares and interprets financial statements.
10)	He/she has vocational ethical value that market needs in qualified staff, can use Turkish effectively in writing and speaking communication; have proficiency in foreign language knowledge to making international correspond.
11)	He/she follows and applies vocational current and economic developments in national and international area.	2