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TEXTILE AND FASHION DESIGN
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 : Assist. Prof. İSMAİL PAMUK
Course Lecturer(s): Assist. Prof. İSMAİL PAMUK
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: One of the course's objectives is to help students understand different legal concepts. However, the main purpose is to lay a foundation for the students to use in their future professional careers.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. The relevance and role of social order norms in social life;
2. The essential characteristics of other rules of social conduct ( moral rules, religious rules, and rules of good manners) and their relationship with legal rules;
3. The history of secularization in the Republic of Turkey, and how legal regulations address religious concerns;
4. The characteristics of legal rules that distinguish them from other rules of social order;
5. The procedure for enforcing legal rules, along with concepts such as the burden of proof, presumptions, and interpretation;
6. The sources of law and their fundamental qualities;
7. The Turkish judicial organization and the powers of courts, especially the supreme courts;
8. World legal systems and their distinguishing features;
9. The foundation of the division between public and private law;
10. The fundamental principles of the law of persons;
11. The fundamental principles of family law and its institutions;
12. The fundamental principles of succession law;
13. The fundamental principles of property law; and
14. The fundamental principles of the law of obligations.

Course Content

1. Law and Other Rules of Social Conduct
• Society and Order (Chapter I)
2. Law and Other Rules of Social Conduct: Social Order
• Moral Order, Religious Order, and Rules of Manner (Etiquette) (Chapter II)
3. Law and Other Rules of Social Conduct
• Characteristics That Distinguish Legal Rules (Norms) from Other Rules of Conduct (Chapter III)
• Application of Legal Rules (Chapter IV)
4. Sources of the Law
5. The Turkish Judiciary
6. Legal Systems of the World
• Branches of Law: Introduction (Chapter I)
• Public Law and Private Law (Chapter II)
• Private Law (Chapter IV)
7. Law of Persons
• Real Persons and Legal Persons (Societies and Foundations)
8. Family Law
9. Law of Succession
10. Property Law
11. Law of Obligations

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) Sources of the Law Tuğrul Ansay & Don Wallace, Introduction to Turkish Law (Seventh Edition) p. 1-19
5) The Turkish Judiciary 1. Class note that will be provided by the instructor 2. Websites of the high courts
6) 1. Legal Systems of the World 2. Branches of Law and Public Law-Private Law Distinction Rona Aybay, An Introduction to Law ( 4. Ed. pp. 53-57 and New ed. pp. 77-85 and 85-91 and 136-140)
7) Miterm week. Midterm week is decided and planned by the University Administration. Midterms might be given on week as stated in the Academic Calender. In this case topics of the week 8 will be taught on week 7.
8) The Law of Persons (Real Person) Tuğrul Ansay & Don Wallance Jr, Introduction to Turkish Law, 7th Edition (pp. 91-102)
9) Law of Persons (Legal Persons) Tuğrul Ansay & Don Wallance Jr, Introduction to Turkish Law, 7. Edition (pp. 105-121)
10) Family Law Tuğrul Ansay & Don Wallance Jr, Introduction to Turkish Law, 7th Edition, (pp. 123-147)
11) Law of Succession Tuğrul Ansay & Don Wallance Jr, Introduction to Turkish Law, 7th Edition, s. 149-161)
12) Property Law Tuğrul Ansay & Don Wallance Jr, Introduction to Turkish Law, 7th Edition, s. 163-175)
13) Law of Obligations Tuğrul Ansay & Don Wallance Jr, Introduction to Turkish Law, 7th Edition (pp.177-203)
14) Completion of unfinished topics and general review for final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: -Rona Aybay, An Introduction to Law
-Tuğrul Ansay & Don Wallance Jr, Introduction to Turkish Law,7th Edition
-Notes that will be issued by the instructor
References: -Rona Aybay, An Introduction to Law
-Tuğrul Ansay & Don Wallance Jr, Introduction to Turkish Law,7th Edition
-Notes that will be issued by the instructor

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 46
Final 1 % 54
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 46
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 54
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 154
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 200

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) Understands the principles of artistic creation and basic design and applies the art and design objects he creates within this framework.
2) Conducts the multifaceted research required for textile and fashion design processes and analyzes and interprets the results.
3) Creates original and applicable fabric, clothing and pattern designs by using elements from different historical periods and cultures in accordance with his purpose.
4) Recognizes textile raw materials and equipments.
5) Uses computer programs effectively in the garment and fabric surface design process.
6) Has professional technical knowledge regarding the implementation of clothing designs and production; In this context, recognizes and uses technological tools and equipment.
7) Understands the importance of interdisciplinary interaction and communication in textile and clothing design-production-presentation processes and reflects this on the processes.
8) Works in a programmed and disciplined manner in professional practices.
9) Realizes the necessity of lifelong learning to maintain his productivity, creativity and professional competence.
10) Understands, adopts and applies ethical responsibilities in professional practices; Has knowledge of relevant legal regulations.
11) Establishes effective visual, written and verbal communication in the field of textile and fashion design.
12) Reflects his knowledge on current and contemporary issues from all fields to his professional theoretical and practical studies on textile and clothing design; Understands the social and universal effects of these issues.
13) Has sufficient awareness about social justice, environmental awareness, quality culture and protection of cultural values.