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

General Introduction Information of the Course

Course Code: LAW131
Course Title: Basic Principles of Law
Course Semester: Fall
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: EN
Course Prerequisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Necessary
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 Gonca KURU
Course Lecturer(s): Öğretim Elemanı
Remzi Tamer PEKDİNÇER
Barış ŞENSOY
Dr. Feyza BAŞAR
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Gonca KURU
Burçak BAL YALÇIN
Course Assistants:

Course Objectives and Content

Course Objectives: The main objectşve of this course is to teach students the basic concepts of Turkish public law and private law
Course Content: The concept of law, law regulations and the relation between law regulations and the rules of social behavious are analyzed in this course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understands the concept of law and legal rules.
2) Interpret the relationship between legal rules and other social behavior rules.
3) Knows the branches of law and the fields of study within these branches.
4) Examines the rules of law implementation.
5) Knows the concepts such as interpretation, law gap.
6) Knows the concepts of legal event, legal transaction; understands the types of legal transactions.
7) Understands the concept of right and knows the types of rights.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Course Weekly Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course An Introduction to Law, Rona Aybay, Der Yayınları. Introduction to Law in a Nutshell, Engin Saygın, Adalet Kitabevi. Law: A Very Short Introduction, Raymond Wacks, Oxford University Press.
2) Law’s Roots and Legal Systems AYBAY, Rona, An Introduction to Law, Der Yayınları. SAYGIN, Engin, Introduction to Law in a Nutshell, Adalet Kitabevi. WACKS, Raymond, Law: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press.
3) Social Order Rules (Religious Rules, Moral Rules, Customary Rules and Legal Rules. Characteristics Which Distinguish Legal Norms from Other Rules of Conduct (Comparison of Social Order Rules) ) AYBAY, Rona, An Introduction to Law, Der Yayınları. SAYGIN, Engin, Introduction to Law in a Nutshell, Adalet Kitabevi. WACKS, Raymond, Law: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press.
4) Sources of Law I AYBAY, Rona, An Introduction to Law, Der Yayınları. SAYGIN, Engin, Introduction to Law in a Nutshell, Adalet Kitabevi. WACKS, Raymond, Law: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press.
5) Sources of Law II AYBAY, Rona, An Introduction to Law, Der Yayınları. SAYGIN, Engin, Introduction to Law in a Nutshell, Adalet Kitabevi. WACKS, Raymond, Law: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press.
6) Law and Morality AYBAY, Rona, An Introduction to Law, Der Yayınları. SAYGIN, Engin, Introduction to Law in a Nutshell, Adalet Kitabevi. WACKS, Raymond, Law: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press.
7) Law’s Branches-Separation of Public and Private Law, Branches of Public Law AYBAY, Rona, An Introduction to Law, Der Yayınları. SAYGIN, Engin, Introduction to Law in a Nutshell, Adalet Kitabevi. WACKS, Raymond, Law: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press.
8) Midterm Exam
9) Branches of Public Law and Branches of Private Law AYBAY, Rona, An Introduction to Law, Der Yayınları. SAYGIN, Engin, Introduction to Law in a Nutshell, Adalet Kitabevi. WACKS, Raymond, Law: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press.
10) Branches of Private Law AYBAY, Rona, An Introduction to Law, Der Yayınları. SAYGIN, Engin, Introduction to Law in a Nutshell, Adalet Kitabevi. WACKS, Raymond, Law: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press.
11) Judicial Organization- Courts and Lawyers AYBAY, Rona, An Introduction to Law, Der Yayınları. SAYGIN, Engin, Introduction to Law in a Nutshell, Adalet Kitabevi. WACKS, Raymond, Law: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press.
12) Judicial Organization- Courts and Lawyers AYBAY, Rona, An Introduction to Law, Der Yayınları. SAYGIN, Engin, Introduction to Law in a Nutshell, Adalet Kitabevi. WACKS, Raymond, Law: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press.
13) Interpretation and Methods of Interpretation AYBAY, Rona, An Introduction to Law, Der Yayınları. SAYGIN, Engin, Introduction to Law in a Nutshell, Adalet Kitabevi. WACKS, Raymond, Law: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press.
14) Human Rights Law I AYBAY, Rona, An Introduction to Law, Der Yayınları. SAYGIN, Engin, Introduction to Law in a Nutshell, Adalet Kitabevi. WACKS, Raymond, Law: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press.
15) Human Rights Law II and Evaluation of the Semester AYBAY, Rona, An Introduction to Law, Der Yayınları. SAYGIN, Engin, Introduction to Law in a Nutshell, Adalet Kitabevi. WACKS, Raymond, Law: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press.
16) Final exam An Introduction to Law, Rona Aybay, Der Yayınları. Introduction to Law in a Nutshell, Engin Saygın, Adalet Kitabevi. Law: A Very Short Introduction, Raymond Wacks, Oxford University Press.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: AYBAY, Aydın, Introduction to Law, Der Yayınları, İstanbul 2023.
SAYGIN, Engin, Introduction to Law in a Nutshell, Adalet Kitabevi, Ankara, 2024.
WACKS, Raymond, Law: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press.
References: AYBAY, Aydın, Introduction to Law, Der Yayınları, İstanbul 2023.
SAYGIN, Engin, Introduction to Law in a Nutshell, Adalet Kitabevi, Ankara, 2024.
WACKS, Raymond, Law: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press.

Relationship Between Course and Program Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Has the theoretical and practical knowledge to make sense of the basic concepts of Political Science and International Relations in local, regional and global contexts.
2) Has ability to view and perceive the concepts, theories and approaches of the field in the field of Political Science and International Relations within an interdisciplinary framework.
3) Plays an active role in local, national and international projects.
4) Understand and evaluate different perspectives on the historical and cultural heritage of the field of Political Science and International Relations.
5) Effectively evaluates the news, works and discussions on the Political Science and International Relations agenda and can use their practical knowledge.
6) Can convey their thoughts and suggestions in the field of Political Science and International Relations to other persons, organizations and institutions in oral and written form.
7) Has theoretical, methodological and technical knowledge to explain states, institutions, international organizations, international actors, domestic and foreign policy mechanisms, non-governmental organizations, multinational companies and to evaluate the scales reflected in the field of Political Science and International Relations.
8) They can read and interpret the foreign language-based literature of the discipline of Political Science and International Relations, and prepare their projects and works in this foreign language within the framework of academic ethics.
9) Gains communication competence in English at least A2 level in the European Framework of Reference (Language of instruction is at least B1 level in English for English programs).
10) Has the ability to examine the cumulative knowledge accumulated in the field of social sciences throughout the history of humanity with scientific methods and to associate it with their own field.
11) Manages consciously by supporting written, verbal, visual communication and interaction with quantitative and qualitative data and has the ability to influence their environment.
12) Critically evaluates the knowledge and skills, norms and standards acquired in the field.
13) Gains the competence to resolve disputes and conflicts evaluate, criticize, manage peacefully, offer opinions and solutions.
14) Can work independently, take initiative, take responsibility and decisions.
15) Knows how to work together, take duties and responsibilities, and leads the team when necessary.
16) Follows the digital transformation and uses information and communication technologies competently.
17) Gains awareness of lifelong learning and manages personal and social learning.
18) Strategic and innovative thinker in relation to their surroundings and environment, acts with an entrepreneurial approach.
19) Gains awareness of social rights, ethics and social responsibility.
20) Accepts cultural diversity as a value and supports the strengthening of social consciousness.

Relationship Between Course and Learning Outcome

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has the theoretical and practical knowledge to make sense of the basic concepts of Political Science and International Relations in local, regional and global contexts.
2) Has ability to view and perceive the concepts, theories and approaches of the field in the field of Political Science and International Relations within an interdisciplinary framework.
3) Plays an active role in local, national and international projects.
4) Understand and evaluate different perspectives on the historical and cultural heritage of the field of Political Science and International Relations.
5) Effectively evaluates the news, works and discussions on the Political Science and International Relations agenda and can use their practical knowledge.
6) Can convey their thoughts and suggestions in the field of Political Science and International Relations to other persons, organizations and institutions in oral and written form.
7) Has theoretical, methodological and technical knowledge to explain states, institutions, international organizations, international actors, domestic and foreign policy mechanisms, non-governmental organizations, multinational companies and to evaluate the scales reflected in the field of Political Science and International Relations.
8) They can read and interpret the foreign language-based literature of the discipline of Political Science and International Relations, and prepare their projects and works in this foreign language within the framework of academic ethics.
9) Gains communication competence in English at least A2 level in the European Framework of Reference (Language of instruction is at least B1 level in English for English programs).
10) Has the ability to examine the cumulative knowledge accumulated in the field of social sciences throughout the history of humanity with scientific methods and to associate it with their own field.
11) Manages consciously by supporting written, verbal, visual communication and interaction with quantitative and qualitative data and has the ability to influence their environment.
12) Critically evaluates the knowledge and skills, norms and standards acquired in the field.
13) Gains the competence to resolve disputes and conflicts evaluate, criticize, manage peacefully, offer opinions and solutions.
14) Can work independently, take initiative, take responsibility and decisions.
15) Knows how to work together, take duties and responsibilities, and leads the team when necessary.
16) Follows the digital transformation and uses information and communication technologies competently.
17) Gains awareness of lifelong learning and manages personal and social learning.
18) Strategic and innovative thinker in relation to their surroundings and environment, acts with an entrepreneurial approach.
19) Gains awareness of social rights, ethics and social responsibility.
20) Accepts cultural diversity as a value and supports the strengthening of social consciousness.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Course
Question-and-Answer / Discussion
Örnek olay çalışması

Assessment and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (open-ended questions, multiple-choice, true/false, matching, fill-in-the-blanks, ordering)

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 Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Midterms 1 44 44
Final 1 50 50
Total Workload 150