LAW3007 Drafting Contracts IBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PSYCHOLOGY
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
LAW3007 Drafting Contracts I 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: 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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

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






Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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Evaluation System

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

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 develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.