INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESS | |||||
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 | Spring | 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: | |
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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) | Has theoretical and practical knowledge on management, business, trade, economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development related to International Trade and Business and can use this information | |
2) | Can collect data from different sources in the global business world and successfully apply research techniques, use information and communication technologies. | |
3) | Can analyze opportunities and threats with strategic thinking skills by using different resources and channels in the ever-changing global business world. | |
4) | Can communicate orally and in writing with a good knowledge of English grammar. | |
5) | He / she can transfer the knowledge and skills he / she has acquired in the field to the relevant people in written and oral form and evaluate them critically. | |
6) | Adopts the principles of business ethics with the awareness of professional responsibility and can apply these principles within the framework of legal rules in the field of global trade and business. | |
7) | He / she can collaborate in and out of the field, take responsibility, respect cultural differences and have ethical values. | |
8) | Has sufficient awareness of social rights, justice, cultural values, environmental awareness, occupational health and safety. | |
9) | With the lifelong learning skill acquired, she/he can identify learning needs and improve herself/himself |