Doctorate of Private Law
PhD	TR-NQF-HE: Level 8	QF-EHEA: Third Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 8

General course introduction information

Course Code:

ÖHDR607

Course Name:

Current Developments in Inheritance Law

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	8

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

PhD

TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Third Cycle

EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Assoc. Prof. MEMET ERDEM AYBAY

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course aims to provide students with a theoretical and practical perspective by analyzing current developments in inheritance law. In particular, legal amendments made in recent years, high court decisions and international regulations will be discussed. Students will develop their ability to interpret innovations within the framework of the basic principles of inheritance law and to analyze them in practice.

Course Content:

Within the scope of the course, the basic principles and classical concepts of inheritance law will be reviewed. Then, the legal regulations that have emerged in recent years and the precedent decisions of the Court of Cassation and the Constitutional Court on inheritance law will be examined in detail. Modern issues such as the transfer of digital assets to heirs, sustainable succession planning and the division of inheritance in family businesses will be discussed. In addition, international inheritance law and regulations in different countries will be evaluated comparatively. In addition to theoretical lectures, the course will be supported by case analysis, court decision analysis and interactive discussions.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Can explain the basic principles and recent developments in inheritance law in detail.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Can define the impact of new legal regulations and precedent court decisions on inheritance law.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Can analyze modern inheritance law topics such as digital inheritance, sustainable estate planning, and inheritance distribution in family businesses.
2) In addition to the theoretical knowledge he/she has, he/she can identify innovative issues in inheritance law and develop solutions through detailed research.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Can critically comment on current inheritance law issues and evaluate different legal solutions.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	(Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Inheritance Law)	-
2)	(Testator’s Disposition Power and Reserved Share)	-
3)	(Legal and Appointed Heirs)	-
4)	(Opening and Acquisition of Inheritance)	-
5)	(Recent Supreme Court and Constitutional Court Decisions in Inheritance Law)	-
6)	(Recent Supreme Court and Constitutional Court Decisions in Inheritance Law)	-
7)	(Recent Supreme Court and Constitutional Court Decisions in Inheritance Law)	-
8)	(Recent Supreme Court and Constitutional Court Decisions in Inheritance Law)	-
9)	(Digital Inheritance: Definition, Issues, and Solutions)	-
10)	(Digital Inheritance: Definition, Issues, and Solutions)	-
11)	(International Inheritance Law)	-
12)	(Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods in Inheritance Law)	-
13)	(The Future of Inheritance Law: Expected Changes and Recommendations)	-
14)	(The Future of Inheritance Law: Expected Changes and Recommendations)	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Dural, Mustafa / Öz, Turgut: Türk Özel Hukuku C.IV Miras Hukuku, son bası Serozan, Rona / Engin, Baki İlkay: Miras Hukuku, son bası
References:	Öztan, Bilge: Miras Hukuku, son bası Antalya, Gökhan: Miras Hukuku, son bası Kılıçoğlu, Ahmet: Miras Hukuku, son bası 4721 Sayılı Türk Medeni Kanunu ve diğer ilgili mevzuat hükümleri ile yargı kararları.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	5	4
Program Outcomes
1) Gaining the ability to recognize, analyze, and scientifically characterize the concepts, institutions, and methods specific to private law and its sub-disciplines.
2) Developing innovative and effective solutions for legal practice by synthesizing theoretical and practical knowledge.
3) Effectively utilizing expertise-level knowledge of private law and its sub-disciplines in theoretical and practical fields by systematically analyzing it
4) Developing new ideas and methods by using advanced mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making in the field of private law and its sub-disciplines.
5) Acquiring the ability to produce functional and effective solutions to problems arising from legal theory and practice that directly impact social life, through an interdisciplinary approach.
6) Actively participating in national and international projects and designing and implementing innovative projects.
7) Gaining the competence to generate original ideas and research and effectively expressing the results both verbally and in writing, using academic language.
8) Following current information and developments in the field from both local and foreign sources, and analyzing, evaluating, and applying this information through a systematic approach.
9) Publishing academic papers at national and international levels related to the field and presenting original papers at scientific conferences.
10) Gaining the competence to apply and develop knowledge and skills acquired in private law and its sub-disciplines while adhering to professional and academic ethical principles.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Gaining the ability to recognize, analyze, and scientifically characterize the concepts, institutions, and methods specific to private law and its sub-disciplines.	5
2)	Developing innovative and effective solutions for legal practice by synthesizing theoretical and practical knowledge.	5
3)	Effectively utilizing expertise-level knowledge of private law and its sub-disciplines in theoretical and practical fields by systematically analyzing it	5
4)	Developing new ideas and methods by using advanced mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making in the field of private law and its sub-disciplines.	5
5)	Acquiring the ability to produce functional and effective solutions to problems arising from legal theory and practice that directly impact social life, through an interdisciplinary approach.	5
6)	Actively participating in national and international projects and designing and implementing innovative projects.	3
7)	Gaining the competence to generate original ideas and research and effectively expressing the results both verbally and in writing, using academic language.	5
8)	Following current information and developments in the field from both local and foreign sources, and analyzing, evaluating, and applying this information through a systematic approach.	5
9)	Publishing academic papers at national and international levels related to the field and presenting original papers at scientific conferences.	4
10)	Gaining the competence to apply and develop knowledge and skills acquired in private law and its sub-disciplines while adhering to professional and academic ethical principles.	4

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Midterms	1	3	3
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			48