Political Science and International Relations (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

BBA187

Course Name:

Fundamentals of Law

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. FİKRET ERKUT EMCİOGLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA KOÇAK
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi FEHMİYE CEREN AKÇABAY KARATAŞ
Öğr.Gör. FİKRET ERKUT EMCİOGLU

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The main purpose of the Business Law course is to give information to the business students about the fields of law that will benefit a business. Legal relations that concern the business are processed within a certain framework; In the context of special debt relations required for operators, sales, rent and financial lease agreements are also explained. In addition, explanatory general concepts in the fields of private and public law are also discussed.

Course Content:

Definitions
Basic concepts
Legal norms versus other norms
Continental law versus common law
Codification
Public law versus private law
Judiciary
Theories on the origins of law – Hierarchy of norms
Implementation of legal norms
Conflict among legal norms
Argumentum a simili/a contrario/a fortiori...
Sanctions

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students have knowledge about the concept of person in law and types of persons.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Students will have an in-depth knowledge of the foundations and concepts of law.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Students learn the sources of law.
Learning Competence
1) Students recognize the distinction between private law and public law.
Field Specific Competence
1) Have the concepts of introduction to corporate law.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Definitions	yok
2)	Basic concepts	none
3)	Legal norms versus other norms	none
4)	Continental law versus common law	none
5)	Codification	none
6)	Public law versus private law	none
7)	Judiciary	none
8)	Midterm exam	none
9)	Theories on the origins of law – Hierarchy of norms	none
10)	Implementation of legal norms	none
11)	Conflict among legal norms	none
12)	Argumentum a simili/a contrario/a fortiori...	none
13)	Sanctions	none
13)	Sanctions	none
14)	Final exam	none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Aybay, R. (2018). An introduction to law: with special references to Turkish law. 5th edition. İstanbul Bilgi University Press
References:	NONE

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Explains, uses, and classifies the fundamental concepts of Political Science and International Relations.
2) Conducts research in the fields of Turkish politics, comparative politics, international relations, political philosophy, political sociology, and international law; analyze data; and report and present findings.
3) Critically evaluates political developments by analyzing their local and global dynamics.
4) Gains the ability to synthesize knowledge acquired from different disciplines and to work effectively in organizational settings, international institutions, and multicultural environments.
5) Understands the importance of human rights, gender equality, ethical values, and cultural diversity in political, social, and professional life.
6) Analyzes the functioning and decision-making mechanisms of national and international institutions, as well as public and private sector organizations and civil society organizations.
7) Interprets the national and global dimensions of contemporary politics.
8) Develops coherent arguments in academic and professional settings by effectively using oral and written communication tools.
9) Gains the ability to analyze historical and contemporary conflicts among individuals, institutions, and states, and to develop problem-solving skills.
10) Reads, comprehends, and translates documents written in English in their field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Explains, uses, and classifies the fundamental concepts of Political Science and International Relations.
2)	Conducts research in the fields of Turkish politics, comparative politics, international relations, political philosophy, political sociology, and international law; analyze data; and report and present findings.
3)	Critically evaluates political developments by analyzing their local and global dynamics.
4)	Gains the ability to synthesize knowledge acquired from different disciplines and to work effectively in organizational settings, international institutions, and multicultural environments.
5)	Understands the importance of human rights, gender equality, ethical values, and cultural diversity in political, social, and professional life.
6)	Analyzes the functioning and decision-making mechanisms of national and international institutions, as well as public and private sector organizations and civil society organizations.
7)	Interprets the national and global dimensions of contemporary politics.
8)	Develops coherent arguments in academic and professional settings by effectively using oral and written communication tools.
9)	Gains the ability to analyze historical and contemporary conflicts among individuals, institutions, and states, and to develop problem-solving skills.
10)	Reads, comprehends, and translates documents written in English in their field.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Lab
Reading

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 15
Midterms	1	% 25
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
Study Hours Out of Class	14	6	84
Midterms	1	30	30
Final	1	40	40
Total Workload			196