| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Gain knowledge of the basic concepts of the sociology of law.
- Discuss the relationship between legal rules and social changes.
- Evaluate the sociological dimension of law.
- Interpret the social effects of law through sociological theories.
- Evaluate the common discussions in the field of law and sociology.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | Yes(SOC111) |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | No |
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| Course Description | Sociology of law does not deal directly with the normative aspect of law (dogmatic law), but mainly focuses on the reality of law. The socio-economic factors that influence the formation, application and repeal of rules/norms and principles fall within the scope of the sociology of law. In this sense, sociology of law is based on the basic concepts of sociology and uses contemporary sociological theories and research techniques of sociology. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Society, Sociology, Law |
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2nd Week |
Basic Concepts |
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3rd Week |
Social functions of Law |
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4th Week |
Studies of Law Sociology I |
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5th Week |
Studies of Law Sociology II |
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6th Week |
Law and Politics I |
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7th Week |
Mid Term |
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8th Week |
Law and Politics II |
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9th Week |
Law and Culture |
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10th Week |
Communication and Law |
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11th Week |
Social Change and Law |
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12th Week |
Contemporary aspects of law sociology I |
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13th Week |
Contemporary aspects of law sociology II |
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14th Week |
General Evaluation |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | *Topçuoğlu, Hamide.1969. Hukuk Sosyolojisi. İstanbul: AÜ Hukuk Fak. Yayınları.
*Gürkan, Ülker.2013. Hukuk Sosyolojisine Giriş. İstanbul: Siyasal Kitapevi.
*Işıktaç, Yasemin.2013. Hukuk Sosyolojisi. İstanbul: Filiz Kitapevi.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
50 |
50 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
50 |
50 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Total Work Load | 150 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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