Information Package

SOC111

BASIC LAW

Course Code
SOC111
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the relationship between different rules of social order including religious, ethical, customary and legal rules.
  2. Assess methods of application of legal rules and interpretation of legal rules.
  3. Define sources of law based on the hierarchy of norms.
  4. Analyse legal systems of the world based on a comparison of civilian law and common law systems.
  5. Classify various branches associated with the fields of public law and private law.
  6. Be familiarwith the Constitution and the general principles of condstitutional law.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsSOSY 208
Course DescriptionBasic principles of law, understanding of law, general principles of law, concepts of justice and equality, sources of law, the emergence of law, its function, regulatory character, legitimacy of law, the concept of social order constitute the subject of the course.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition of Law, Qualifications of Law, Order of Law.
2nd Week The Rules of Social Order and Law
3rd Week The Rules of Law and Enforcement
4th Week Sources of Law: Laws, State Laws, Regulations and Directives
5th Week Types Of Laws
6th Week Traditional Law
7th Week -----------------------MID TERM--------------
8th Week Branches of Law: Public Law, Private Law
9th Week Public Law and Branches of Private Law
10th Week Application of Law and rules
11th Week Relationships in Law: Sides
12th Week Concept of Right and its types.
13th Week Real Person, Legal Entities
14th Week Acquisitions of Rights, Operation and Enforcement
15th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading* Gözler, Kemal (2011), Hukuka Giriş, Ekin Yayınevi, Ankara.
* Güriz, Adnan (2005), Hukuk Başlangıcı, Siyasal Yayınevi, Ankara
* Gözler, Kemal (2011), Hukukun Temel Kavramları, Ekin Yayınevi, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load119
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.96
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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