EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
LAW3007 | Drafting Contracts I | Fall | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | |
Course Coordinator : | |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The main objective of the course is to understand the different kinds of contract that can be made and how they are written. WE will discuss contracts as an instrument of commerce, administration and law and we will analyze how contracts are formed via their structure and content. At the end of the course each student should be able to construct and write relevant clauses for a give contract. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Defines the skeleton of an agreement II. Creates the style of an agreement III. Resolves the legal english problems for being able to draft an agreement IV. Forms different clauses which have to be drafted in an agreement V. Gives the ability of interpretation of an agreement |
Week 1: Introduction. Structure. Commencement, Recitals, Operative Part, Definitions Section. Week 2: Paragraphing and reference use Week 3: Vocabulary and Style of contracts Week 4: Dealing with mathematical formula and time periods Week 5: Legal English constructions Week 6: Legal English translational tools Week 7: Various forms of Clause Week 8: midterm exam Week 9: Access and Adapt model clauses for purpose Week 10: Understanding how a contract may be interpreted Week 11: Different methods of interpretation Week 12: Translational skills Week 13: Presentation Week 14: Review For Final Exam Week 15: Review For Final Exam Week 16: Final exam |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Week 1: Introduction. Structure. Commencement, Recitals, Operative Part, Definitions Section. | |
2) | Week 2: Paragraphing and reference use | |
3) | Week 3: Vocabulary and Style of contracts | |
4) | Week 4: Dealing with mathematical formula and time periods | |
5) | Week 5: Legal English constructions | |
6) | Week 6: Legal English translational tools | |
7) | Week 7: Various forms of Clause | |
8) | Review | |
9) | Week 9: Access and Adapt model clauses for purpose | |
10) | Week 10: Understanding how a contract may be interpreted | |
11) | Week 11: Different methods of interpretation | |
12) | Week 12: Translational skills | |
13) | Week 13: Presentation | |
14) | Week 14: Review For Final Exam |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ders notları derste öğrencilere verilecektir. |
References: |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
Presentation | 1 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 45 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 55 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 45 | |
Total | % 100 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 3 |
4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 2 |
8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 2 |
11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 2 |
12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 3 |