ARCHITECTURE
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

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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)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.