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  Course Description
Course Name : Insurance Law

Course Code : HKS414

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the regulation of the private insurance law.in Turkey. Knows the basic information about the insurance companies and the control of the insurance companies by the state.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Teaching students the basic concepts of insurance law

Course Contents : The birth of insurance, the base of the concept of insurance, internal and external distribution of the insurance, benefits of insurance, types of insurance, damage insurance, the mastered concepts of damege insurance and the amount insurance, the sucject,fact and resources of insurance law, and the principle of the freedom of contract and the limitation of this , insurance contract, concepts, elements, and attributes, the establishment of the insurance agreement, entering into force, the debts and obligations of the parties, the termination of the insurance contract and the transfer of the receivable insurance .

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The concept, importance and functions of insurance Reading Course Lecture, Question and Answer
2 Sources of Insurance Law Reading Course Lecture, Question and Answer
3 Fetures of Insurance contract Reading Course Lecture, Question and Answer
4 Elements of Insurance contract Reading Course Lecture, Question and Answer
5 The concepts of insurer and the insured policy holder Reading Course Lecture, Question and Answer
6 Insurance cost, fee (premium) Reading Course Lecture, Question and Answer
7 Risks, benefits and insurable interests Reading Course Lecture, Question and Answer
8 Mid-term Exam
9 The obligations of the parties on insurance Contracts Reading Course Lecture, Question and Answer
10 The obligations of the parties on insurance Contracts Reading Course Lecture, Question and Answer
11 Types of insurance contracts, individual retirement savings and investment plan Reading Course Lecture, Question and Answer
12 The termination of insurance contract Reading Course Lecture, Question and Answer
13 The authorisation of the suits for damages arising from insurance contracts Reading Course Lecture, Question and Answer
14 Insurance agencies and insurance subsidiaries Reading Course Lecture, Question and Answer
15 Insurance intermediaries (insurance brokers, insurance producers, brokers, reinsurance institutions) Reading Course Lecture, Question and Answer
16/17 Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law. 0
2 Conducts scientific studies in the field. 0
3 Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares 4
4 Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. 0
5 Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. 2
6 Takes on tasks; the administrative organization of the country´s governor, the governor, the chief of police, inspectors, also in areas such as banking and finance senior positions and so on. 3
7 Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods 0
8 Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms 0
9 Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. 2
10 Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. 1
11 Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. 4
12 Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector 4
13 Understands and uses the basic concepts of law; has the ability to conduct legal and normative research, predicts outcomes of decisions taken, develops strategical solutions while taking into account cause and effect relationships. 1
14 Is legally objective and has an impartial attitude towards daily events, is honest and morally ethical; all of which are characteristics or equired of lawyers. 0
15 Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity 0
16 Has written and oral communication skills, can convey ideas to other using persuasive speech, is capable of producing alternative solutions and can analyze information. 0
17 Has the ability to work in groups, participate in class activities, analyze hypothetical case studies and to attend professional and academic visits. 2
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 59
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.36
ECTS Credit: 2