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NEW MEDIA
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
LAW3222 Law and Economics 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 : Prof. Dr. KADİR EMRE GÖKYAYLA
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. EMİN KÖKSAL
Recommended Optional Program Components: Optional Course Materials: videos, games, etc.
Course Objectives: The course aims to put the interaction between the legal system and the market system. It examines why law is necessary for markets to function and it uses economic principles to analyze laws.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Defines the economic theory of property
II. Defines the Coase theorem
III. Defines the economic theory of tort law
IV. Defines the social cost of accidents
V. Identifies the optimum precaution
VI. Defines an economic theory of crime and punishment
VII. Identifies the optimum deterrence
VIII. Defines antitrust law and regulated industries
IX. Analyzes regulated industries
X. Defines privatization and deregulation

Course Content

An economic theory of property,An economic theory of tort law, An economic theory of crime and punishment, An economic theory of contract, Antitrust law and regulated industries, Privatization & Deregulation

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) An introduction to law and economics
2) An economic theory of property
3) Topics in the economics of property law
4) An economic theory of tort law
5) Topics in the economics of tort liability
6) An economic theory of crime and punishment
7) Review
8) Topics in crime and punishment
9) An economic theory of contract
10) Topics in the economics of contract law
11) Antitrust law and regulated industries
12) Topics in antitrust law and regulated industries
13) Privatization
14) Privatization & Deregulation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Law & Economics, Robert Cooter and Thomas Ulen; Pearson Education
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
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 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 13 169
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 212

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) To be able to critically interpret and discuss the theories, the concepts, the traditions, and the developments in the history of thought which are fundamental for the field of new media, journalism and communication.
2) To be able to attain written, oral and visual knowledge about technical equipment and software used in the process of news and the content production in new media, and to be able to acquire effective abilities to use them on a professional level.
3) To be able to get information about the institutional agents and generally about the sector operating in the field of new media, journalism and communication, and to be able to critically evaluate them.
4) To be able to comprehend the reactions of the readers, the listeners, the audiences and the users to the changing roles of media environments, and to be able to provide and circulate an original contents for them and to predict future trends.
5) To be able to apprehend the basic theories, the concepts and the thoughts related to neighbouring fields of new media and journalism in a critical manner.
6) To be able to grasp global and technological changes in the field of communication, and the relations due to with their effects on the local agents.
7) To be able to develop skills on gathering necessary data by using scientific methods, analyzing and circulating them in order to produce content.
8) To be able to develop acquired knowledge, skills and competence upon social aims by being legally and ethically responsible for a lifetime, and to be able to use them in order to provide social benefit.
9) To be able to operate collaborative projects with national/international colleagues in the field of new media, journalism and communication.
10) To be able to improve skills on creating works in various formats and which are qualified to be published on the prestigious national and international channels.