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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
LAW1001 Fundamentals of Law I 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: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator :
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ZAFER KAHRAMAN
Instructor İSMAİL PAMUK
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The main objective of the Course is to introduce to the students the basic principles of law that they will need in their daily and professional lives.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Learns the rules of social order and their relations with each other,
II. Lears the characteristics of legal rules distinguishing them from other rules of social order.
III. Learns the principles regarding the application of legal rules.
IV. Learns the sources of law and their characteristics.
V. Learns the legal systems of the world and their distinctive characteristics
VI. Learns the basis of public law private law seperation.
VII. Learns the basic principles of the law of persons.
VIII. Learns the basic principles of the commercial law.
IX. Learns the types of business associations and basic rules applicable to them.
X. Learns the basic concepts of law of obligations

Course Content

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) 1. Discussion on Syllbus, class rules and requirements. 2. Law and Other Rules of Social Conduct: -Society and Order Rona Aybay, An Introduction to Law ( 4. Ed. pp.1-10 and New ed. pp. 21-25)
2) Law and Other Rules of Social Conduct: 1. Moral Order 2. Religious Order 3. Rules of Manner (Etiquette) Rona Aybay, An Introduction to Law ( 4. Ed. pp.7-24 and New ed. pp. 26-46)
3) 1. Characteristics Which Distinguish Legal Rules (Norms) from Other Rules of Conduct 2. Application of the Legal Rules Rona Aybay, An Introduction to Law ( 4. Ed. pp.25-48 and New ed. pp. 47-73)
4) Application of the Legal Rules Rona Aybay, An Introduction to Law ( 4. Ed. pp.25-48 and New ed. pp. 47-73)
5) Sources of the Law Class note provided by the instructor.
6) The Judiciary 1) Note provided by the instructor 2) Websites of the high courts
7) 1) Legal Systems of the World 2) Review for midterm exam Rona Aybay, An Introduction to Law ( 4. Ed. pp. 53-57 and New ed. pp. 77-85)
8) 1) Kamu Hukuku Özel Hukuku Ayrımı 2) Kişiler Hukuku (Gerçek kişiler) Rona Aybay, An Introduction to Law ( 4. Ed. pp. 59-67 and New ed. pp. 85-92 and 136-140) Tuğrul Ansay & Don Wallance Jr, Introduction to Turkish Law (pp. 92-112)
9) 1) Review of the midterm questions 2) Law of Persons: Legal Persons, Societies and Foundations Tuğrul Ansay & Don Wallance Jr, Introduction to Turkish Law (pp. 103-112 and 116-117)
10) 1. The Law of Persons (cont’d) 2. Commercial Law Tuğrul Ansay & Don Wallance Jr, Introduction to Turkish Law (pp. 103-112 and 116-117) The note that will be provided by the instructor
11) 1. Commercial Law (Con't) 2. Business Associations The notes that will be provided by the instructor
12) Business Associations (cont'd) The notes that will be provided by the instructor
13) Law of Obligations The Law of Obligations Tuğrul Ansay & Don Wallance Jr, Introduction to Turkish Law (pp.159-173)
14) Labor Law Note that will provided by the instructor

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: -Rona Aybay, An Introduction to Law, Alfa Publishing
-Tuğrul Ansay & Don Wallance Jr, Introduction to Turkish Law,6th Edition or newer
-Notes that will be issued by the instructor
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 0
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 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Midterms 1 30 30
Final 1 50 50
Total Workload 164

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) Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2) Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3) Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4) Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5) Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6) Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7) Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8) Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9) Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10) Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.