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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: | 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) | List the relations between concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and this concepts and institutions. | 3 |
2) | Have the knowledge of legal methodology and methods of comment. | 3 |
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. | 3 |
6) | Resolve the juridical disagreements in light of legal acts, juridical decisions and doctrine. | 3 |
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. | 3 |
12) | Have the knowledge of international and comparative law systems. | 3 |
13) | Have the knowledge of the construction and the conduct of the national and international commercial relations. | 3 |
14) | Use Turkish in an efficient way both verbal and written. | 3 |
15) | Have the professional and ethical responsibility. | 3 |
16) | Have the knowledge on the European Union’s legislation and institutions. | 3 |
17) | Have the knowledge on juridical regulations and applications related to economical and financial mechanisms. | 3 |
18) | Have the knowledge of the operation of the national and the international judicial bodies. | 3 |