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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:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. MEHMET FATİH ÇINAR

Course Lecturer(s):

Asst.Prof. M.Fatih ÇINAR

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

In the Introduction to Law course, it is aimed to introduce the general theory of law and to teach the legal language as an academic content. To provide an overview of basic legal concepts, principles, legal systems, methods of application and interpretation of law. As a basic point of view, the general theory of law deals with the concepts valid in all areas of law. In this context, basic concepts and institutions of law (property, debt and contract concepts, sovereign justice, etc.), meaning of law, legal system, functions of law - layers of law, sources of law and enactment, written law rules, function of law in society, rule of law The comparison with the customs, customs and moral rules are analyzed.

Course Content:

The basic concepts of law, concept of law and principles of law, general principles of law, concepts of justice and equality, sources of law, emergence of law, functioning of law, regulatory character, legitimacy.

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) To have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in Political Science and Public Administration.	2	2	2	2	2
2) To define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.	2	2	2	2	2
3) Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business).	2	2	2	2	2
4) Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field.	2	2	2	2	2
5) Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically.	2	2	2	2	2
6) To design and to prepare scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field.	2	2	2	2	2
7) To use leadership characteristics in Political Science and Public Administration with the awareness of compliance with team work.	2	2	2	2	2
8) Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired.	3	3	3	3	3
9) Transmits the opinions, thoughts and solutions in Political Science and Public Administration to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form.	3	3	3	3	3
10) According to the level of European Language Portfolio, a foreign language is at least A2 for Pre-Bachelor's degree according to the level of education; At least B1 for the License; To be able to use at least C1 and at least C1 General Level for PhD.	3	3	3	3	3
11) To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software in at least the European Computer Driving License Basic Level (Associate) or Advanced Level (Associate and Associate) required by the department.	3	3	3	3	3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in Political Science and Public Administration.	1
2)	To define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.	1
3)	Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business).	3
4)	Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field.	2
5)	Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically.	1
6)	To design and to prepare scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field.	2
7)	To use leadership characteristics in Political Science and Public Administration with the awareness of compliance with team work.	1
8)	Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired.	2
9)	Transmits the opinions, thoughts and solutions in Political Science and Public Administration to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form.	1
10)	According to the level of European Language Portfolio, a foreign language is at least A2 for Pre-Bachelor's degree according to the level of education; At least B1 for the License; To be able to use at least C1 and at least C1 General Level for PhD.	2
11)	To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software in at least the European Computer Driving License Basic Level (Associate) or Advanced Level (Associate and Associate) required by the department.	2

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	20
Presentations / Seminar	8	8
Midterms	3	3
Final	1	2
Total Workload		75