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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

ISBF104

Course Name:

Introduction to Law

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

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:

Araş. Gör. AHMET GEDİK

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Gözde Cömert

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

Introduction to Law course contains the introduction of the general theory of law and teaching the language of law. The course aims to provide a general perspective on basic legal concepts, principles, legal systems, methods of law application and interpretation. As a basic point of view, the general theory of law is the subject of concepts that are valid in all areas of law. In this context, the basic concepts and institutions of law (property, debt and contract concepts, sovereignty etc.), the meaning of the law, the legal system, the functions of the law - the layers of law, the sources of law and legalization, the rules of written law, the function of law in society, the comparison of the rules of law and traditions will be analyzed.

Course Content:

The basic features of the characterization of the legal rules, the rational basis of the causal link of the societies and individuals to follow these rules. Following subjects will be explained through the course time: the legal logic in the order of the legal order and systematics of the legal rules, the sections of law and the formal sources of the Turkish domestic legal system in the form of constitutions, laws and regulations. As it’s known, the rules in every legal order is the implementation of the rule at a higher level. The hierarchical structure of the Legislative, Judicial and Execution powers in the constitutional bases and the application areas with their own specific methods will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Has a basic knowledge of the basic principles of law.
2) Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of law with a critical approach.
3) Understands the principles of social, professional and scientific ethical behavior.
4) Knows the most up-to-date scientific sources, judicial jurisprudence and other scientific sources in the field of law, thinks and applies both local and global.
5) Has the competence to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting and announcing data on legal, social and political developments.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Rules of social order
2)	Terms of Law and Justice ; Legal Systems
3)	Sources of Law
4)	Interpretation and Aplication of Legal Rules
5)	The Concept of Person in Law, Competence of Rights and Acts
6)	The Concept of Rights in Law
7)	Legal Event, Legal Action and Transactions
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Types of Sanctions in Law
10)	Public Law
11)	Private Law
12)	Judicial Function and Judicial Officials
13)	Turkish Judicial Organization
14)	The Concept of Litigation and Types of Litigation
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Hukuk Bilimine Giriş - Dr.Öğr.Üyesi M.Fatih ÇINAR ve Öğr.Gör. Av. Vehbi DOĞAN
References:	Hukuka Giriş - Prof.Dr. Kemal GÖZLER

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.	3	3	3	2	2
2) To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.	2	2	2	2	2
3) Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration).	3	3	2	3	2
4) Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective.	2	2	2	2	2
5) To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values.	2	2	2	2	2
6) To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work.	3	3	2	2	3
7) To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.	3	2	2	2	3
8) Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field.	1	1	1	1	1

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.	3
2)	To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.	2
3)	Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration).	3
4)	Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective.	2
5)	To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values.	2
6)	To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work.	3
7)	To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.	2
8)	Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field.	1

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 Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	70
Midterms	1	1
Final	1	1
Total Workload		114