Introduction to Law

Course Code:

LAW 123

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Free Elective

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

4

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

To inform on the fundamental principles of law, especially to present a wide perspective on Turkish law.

Course Content:

System and sources of law will be covered in the context of this lecture as well as fundamental principles and concepts of private law and validity of legal transactions.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Case study / practical course

Course Evaluation Methods:

1: Presentation, 2:Homework, 3: Testing

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Having a command of fundamental principles of law.	2,4,9	1,2,3,4	1,2,3
Having a vision on the fundamental principles and institutions of law in Turkish private law.	2,4,9	1,2,3,4	1,2,3
Appying principles of law as an interpretation method.	2,4,9	1,2,3,4	1,2,3
Determination of the branch of law in a specific case.	2,4,9	1,2,3,4	1,2,3

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Concept of law, varied meanings of law
2	System of law, sources of law and enactment
3	Evaluation of the sources
4	Concept of rights, comparation of absolute-majority rights
5	Property right
6	Title deed
7	MIDTERM
8	Power of discernment and its types
9	Concept of good faith
10	Abuse of rights
11	Concept of obligations and its sources
12	Contracts and validity of legal transactions
13	Torts and unjust enrichment
14	Ratione temporis
15	Ratione temporis
16	Final

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	ADAL, Erhan; Hukukun Temel İlkeleri, 12.b., İstanbul, 2012 ARPACI, Abdülkadir; Türk Medeni Kanunu, 3.b., İstanbul, 2008
Additional Resources

Material Sharing

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Midterm	1	40
Total		100
Percentage of Final		60
Percentage of In-Term Studies		40
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To interpret the basic concepts, theories, approaches and field of study of communication science through analytical and critical perspective.
2	To interpret and have access to findings and theories and the impacts of social sciences with other disciplines in the communication field.			X
3	To evaluate critically the relationship of media in a wide range from corporate structuring to media products within the context of other social structures and actors.
4	To develop responsible broadcasting insight through integrating national and international rules of law that media professionals need to observe with the principles of professional ethics.					X
5	To relate the impacts of mass media in terms of political economy, socio-economic and social-psychological aspects within a historical process.
6	To develop unique approaches, able to make an independent research and defend an assumption in communication science specifically in radio, television and cinema department.
7	To in a particular area through knowledge and skills that are acquired in practical and theoretical courses; to use in various narrative forms and adapt in the manner of giving independent product in radio, television and cinema department.
8	To consider the essential format forms, to develop a project, to design a project in terms of linguistically and visually, to present, to write and to apply a project that is appropriate and effective to Turkish in creative ways which is essential for radio, television and cinema.
9	To monitor and analyze national and global events and facts through associating with media.				X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Duration	15	3	45
Extra Study	16	2	32
Midterm	1	5	5
Final	1	10	10
Total Work Load			92
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			3,68
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

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