HUK123 Introduction to LawIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs LawGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: HUK123
Course Name: Introduction to Law
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
4 0 4 3
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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 : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi FEHMİYE CEREN AKÇABAY KARATAŞ
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The general aim of this course is to explain the legal structure and institutions and the basic concepts of law.
Course Content: 1) Social rules and law
2) Legal systems
3)Codification
4) Public law Private Law distinction
5) Judiciary and judicial branches
6) Civil, criminal and administrative jurisdiction
7) Effectiveness
8) Gap in law
9) Interpretation
10) Argumentation and Justification
11) Logic Errors
12) Objectivity and Impartiality in Law
13) The basic principles of law
14) General evaluation

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students will learn the basic concepts and institutions of law.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Social rules and law
2) Legal systems
3) Legal systems
4) Codification
5) Codification
6) Public law Private Law distinction
7) Public law Private Law distinction
8) Judiciary and judicial branches
9) Judiciary and judicial branches
10) Civil, criminal and administrative jurisdiction
11) Civil, criminal and administrative jurisdiction
12) Effectiveness
13) Effectiveness
14) Gap in law
15) Mid-term.
16) Mid-term.
17) Interpretation
18) Interpretation
19) Argumentation and Justification
20) Argumentation and Justification
21) Logic Errors
22) Logic Errors
23) Objectivity and Impartiality in Law
24) Objectivity and Impartiality in Law
25) The basic principles of law
26) The basic principles of law
27) General evaluation
28) Final exam.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Kemal Gözler, Hukuka Giriş, Ekin yayınları.
References: Yargı kararları, Case Law.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

1

Program Outcomes
1) List the concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and the relationships between these concepts and institutions.
2) Solves the problems encountered in the practice of law based on legislative texts, judicial decisions and scientific sources.
3) Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex and unpredictable problems in legal practice.
4) Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of law with a critical approach.
5) Informs the relevant people and institutions on legal issues; transfers his thoughts and suggestions for solutions to the problems in written and verbally.
6) Has the infrastructure to try to ensure that concrete disputes are resolved fairly, to follow legal regulations and within this framework.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) List the concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and the relationships between these concepts and institutions. 5
2) Solves the problems encountered in the practice of law based on legislative texts, judicial decisions and scientific sources. 5
3) Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex and unpredictable problems in legal practice. 4
4) Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of law with a critical approach. 4
5) Informs the relevant people and institutions on legal issues; transfers his thoughts and suggestions for solutions to the problems in written and verbally. 4
6) Has the infrastructure to try to ensure that concrete disputes are resolved fairly, to follow legal regulations and within this framework. 3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Reading
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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 0 2 0
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 2