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  Course Description
Course Name : Criminal Law I (General Provisions)

Course Code : HK 203

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1Knows the definition, history and basic principles of criminal law.
2. Knows the sources of criminal law and is able to use them.
3. Can determines the elements of a crime and can recognizes facts that effect punishments.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To learn and interprete the history, mission, sources and basic principles of Criminal Law is the purpose of this course.

Course Contents : General concepts, historical development of criminal law, general theory of crime

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Faculty of Law classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Criminal Law Concept and Relation with other Branches of Law Oral Presentation, Q&A
2 History and Sources of Criminal Law Oral Presentation, Q&A
3 The Application of Criminal Law Rules by means of Time, Person and Place Oral Presentation, Q&A
4 Extradition Oral Presentation, Q&A
5 Basic Concepts on Crime and its Elements Oral Presentation, Q&A
6 Elements of Crime Oral Presentation, Q&A
7 Elements of Crime II Oral Presentation, Q&A
8 Mid-term Exam
9 Typicality Element Oral Presentation, Q&A
10 Material Element of Crime(Actus Reus) Oral Presentation, Q&A, practical work
11 Material Element of Crime(Actus Reus): Concept of Action Oral Presentation, Q&A, practical work
12 Material Element of Crime(Actus Reus): Concept of Result Oral Presentation, Q&A, practical work
13 Material Element of Crime(Actus Reus): Concept of Causality Oral Presentation, Q&A, practical work
14 Concept of Violation Oral Presentation, Q&A, practical work
15 Element of Violation of Law Oral Presentation, Q&A, practical work
16/17 Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Toroslu, Ceza Hukuku Genel Hükümler, Savaş Yayınları, Ankara 2012
 Soyaslan, Ceza Hukuku Genel Hükümler, Yetkin yayınları, Ankara, 2013
 Hafızoğulları/Özen, Türk Ceza Hukuku Genel Hükümler, USa yayınları, Ankara 2013
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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. 2
2 Conducts scientific studies in the field. 4
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. 5
5 Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. 4
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 4
8 Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms 4
9 Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. 5
10 Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. 4
11 Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. 5
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. 5
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. 4
15 Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity 5
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. 4
17 Has the ability to work in groups, participate in class activities, analyze hypothetical case studies and to attend professional and academic visits. 0
* 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) 16 4 64
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 1 16
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 100
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4
ECTS Credit: 4