INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW (TURKISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BHK5101 Internet Law 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: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AHMET NACİ ÜNAL
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The course will examine the law, policy and governance of Internet in Turkey. The main objective of this course is to scrutinise the evolution of the legal, institutional and policy frameworks of Internet in Turkey. The course will particularly focus on the issue of fighting against unlawful and inappropriate Internet content. The increasing number of international, regional and national regulations and rules dealing with Internet gave rise to a special regime of roles, rights and obligations for the main Internet actors and stakeholders.The inefficiencies of classical regulatory frameworks in bringing solutions that meet the technical and dynamic nature of Internet, have led to emergence of a new governance model, which is specific for Internet. Another main objective of this course is comprehensively evaluating the Internet-specific governance model from the international and national (Turkish) perspectives. The lectures within this course will be carried out through in-class discussions; working groups and presentations in order to ensure active participation of the students. It is aimed to develop in-depth familiarity with a subset of the issues through intensive researches, discussions, and presentations.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Learn the historical development of Internet, a global information and communication tool, the current management methods of Internet, the determination method of rules, related Internet,
2. Understand the underpinning theories and policies that explain Turkey's regulation of Internet rules,
3. Demonstrate a critical knowledge of the Turkish Internet content and procedural law,
4. Understand the underpinning theories and policies that explain Turkey's regulation of Internet rules.

Course Content

This course provides students with coherent and advanced knowledge of different areas of internet law, such as copyright protection of content online, software and databases, domain names, consumer protection, intermediary liability, privacy, and jurisdiction and choice of law issues. It discusses the recent developments in this dynamic field of law, challenges it faces, and future perspectives. Keeping in mind the international nature of internet, comparison is made between Australian and foreign (European, US) laws, policies and debates in the field.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Internet: Fundamental concepts, historical development, main governance principles and evolution dynamics Review of the literature about the subject.
2) International governance of Internet Review of the literature about the subject.
3) Internet content and procedural law under comparative law Review of the literature about the subject.
4) Internet governance in Turkey and the evolution phases of Internet regulations Review of the literature about the subject.
5) The legal, criminal and administrative liabilities and responsibilities of Internet actors Review of the literature about the subject.
6) The fight against unlawful and inappropriate Internet content and the procedures for blocking access to such content - I Review of the literature about the subject.
7) The fight against unlawful and inappropriate Internet content and the procedures for blocking access to such content - II Review of the literature about the subject.
8) The fight against unlawful and inappropriate Internet content and the procedures for blocking access to such content - III Review of the literature about the subject.
9) The violation of personal rights and privacy through Internet content and the procedures for blocking access to such content Review of the literature about the subject.
10) Special Internet content regulations Review of the literature about the subject.
11) The examination of social media web sites Review of the literature about the subject.
12) Presentation / Seminar / Guest speaker
13) Presentation / Seminar / Guest speaker
14) Evaluation of the course Review of the literature about the subject.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Kaya Mehmet Bedii, Teknik ve Hukuki Boyutlarıyla İnternete Eris¸imin Engellenmesi (S¸is¸li, I·stanbul: XII Levha, 2010).
References: Akdeniz Yaman ve Altıparmak Kerem, İnternet: Girilmesi Tehlikeli ve Yasaktır - Türkiye'de İnternet İçerik Düzenlemesi ve Sansüre İlişkin Eleştirel Bir Değerlendirme (Ankara: İmaj, 2008).

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 4 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
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 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Midterms 1 28 28
Final 1 56 56
Total Workload 196

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) Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications. 4
1) To be able to interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with the knowledge from different disciplines, 5
1) To be able to systematically transfer current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 4
1) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning. 5
1) To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. 4
1) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field. 5
2) To be able to critically examine social relations and the norms that guide these relations, to develop them and take action to change them when necessary. 4
2) To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction with which the field is related. 4
2) To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans in the fields related to the field and to evaluate the obtained results within the framework of quality processes. 4
2) To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field. 5
2) To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. 5
3) Being able to lead in environments that require the resolution of problems related to the field. 4
3) To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods. 5
3) To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies. 5