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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
LAW4163 Competition Law Fall
Spring
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: 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): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ZAFER KAHRAMAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The goal is for students to use informations learned on general principles of antitrust law, general provisions, exemptions, merger and acquisitions,organization of Antitrust Authority, control of board and board decisions, when they resolve antitrust law issues.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. He distinguishes basic concepts of Antitrust Law.

II. He detects violations which disrupt proper functioning of competitive markets.

III. He analyzes applicable sanctions in case of breach of Antitrust law principles.

IV. He detects legal effects of Antitrust Authority's decisions in concrete cases.

Course Content

1 week: General informations about competition law
2 week: Restrictive agreements in competition law
3 week: Concerted actions
4 week: Exemptions and group exemption
5 week: Concept of dominant position
6 week: Relevant market
7 week: Abuse of dominant position
8 week: Mid-term exam
9 week: Oligopoly markets
10 week: Concept of mergers and acquisitions
11 week: Horizontal and vertical mergers
12 week: Procedure for monitoring of mergers and acquisitions
13 week: Sanctions in competition law
14 week: Fines, invalidity and compensation
15 week: Competition Authority's review and research procedures
16 week: Final exam

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) General informations about competition law None
2) Restrictive agreements in competition law None
3) Concerted actions None
4) Exemptions and group exemption None
5) Concept of dominant position None
6) Relevant market None
7) Abuse of dominant position None
8) Oligopoly markets None
9) Concept of mergers and acquisitions None
10) Horizontal and vertical mergers None
11) Procedure for monitoring of mergers and acquisitions None
12) Sanctions in competition law None
13) Fines, invalidity and compensation None
14) Competition Authority's review and research procedures None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Yok/None
References: -İ. Yılmaz Aslan, Rekabet Hukuku, İstanbul 2007
- Pelin Güven, Rekabet Hukuku, Ankara 2009

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Total %
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
Total %

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 14
Homework Assignments 4 8
Midterms 2 20
Final 2 30
Total Workload 100

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) List the relations between concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and this concepts and institutions. 5
2) Have the knowledge of legal methodology and methods of comment. 4
3) Comment the modern legal gains with the historical knowledge. 3
4) Have the knowledge of philosophical currents of thought which are the bases of legal rules. 3
5) Have the knowledge of legal regulations, judicial decisions and the scientific evaluations related to them. 5
6) Resolve the juridical disagreements in light of legal acts, juridical decisions and doctrine. 5
7) Use at least one foreign language as scientific language. 5
8) Have the knowledge of the political and juridical foundation of the state. 3
9) Have the knowledge of the historical development of the rights of individuals and societies and of the basic documents which are accepted throughout this development. 3
10) Have the ability to resolve the disagreements which can violate the social order in national or international level. 3
11) Have the ability to prevent the juridical disagreements between individuals. 5
12) Have the knowledge of international and comparative law systems. 5
13) Have the knowledge of the construction and the conduct of the national and international commercial relations. 5
14) Use Turkish in an efficient way both verbal and written. 5
15) Have the professional and ethical responsibility. 5
16) Have the knowledge on the European Union’s legislation and institutions. 5
17) Have the knowledge on juridical regulations and applications related to economical and financial mechanisms. 5
18) Have the knowledge of the operation of the national and the international judicial bodies. 5