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  Course Description
Course Name : General Law History

Course Code : HKS311

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1. Has knowlegde of the framework of General law history and formation stages of the basic concepts and institutions of modern law. 2. Explains the effects of Islamic and Roman law on the pre-modern institutions.3. Knows the legal history and its methodology and period . 4 Identifies the main legal systems. 5. Reveals the change in the rule of law from Ottoman Empire to Republic in Turkey

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of the course provide information about the legal history and its periods and methodology, the framework of General law history and formation stages of the basic concepts and institutions of modern law, the effects of Islamic and Roman law on the pre-modern institutions, changes in the rule of legal systems from Ottoman Empire to Republic in Turkey.

Course Contents : 1.General basic concepts of law and the institutions of law and modern history of the frame will have information about the stages of formation. 2 On the institutions of the pre-modern Islamic law and Roman law to explain the effects. 3 The legal history, and methodology of the period knows. 4 Identifies the main legal systems. 5 Change in the rule of law in Turkey may reveal Empire to Republic.

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 History of law schools perspectives on law, Book (p. 241-251) Lecture, question and answer
2 Introduction to Indian law, Indian law resources Book (p. 241-251) Lecture, question and answer
3 Indian public law, the caste system Book (p.241-251) Lecture, question and answer
4 Indian private law Book (p.241-251) Lecture, question and answer
5 Law of Iran, Iranian law resources Book (p.241-251) Lecture, question and answer
6 Legal system of the Achaemenid Empire Book (p.241-251) Lecture, question and answer
7 Legal system of the Sassanid Empire Book (p.241-251) Lecture, question and answer
8 Midterm exam
9 General information on the history and civilization of ancient Greece Book (p.241-251) Lecture, question and answer
10 Introduction to law and the period of Solon in Athens Book (p.241-251) Lecture, question and answer
11 Klistene during the Athens government agency Book (p.241-251) Lecture, question and answer
12 Organization of the court of Athens, Athens, criminal law Book (p.241-251) Lecture, question and answer
13 Private law in Athens Book (p.241-251) Lecture, question and answer
14 Example Problem Solution Problem presentation, question-and-answer
15 Example Problem Solution Problem presentation, question-and-answer
16/17 Final


  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 0 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. 2
2 Conducts scientific studies in the field. 1
3 Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares 1
4 Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. 4
5 Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. 1
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. 1
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. 1
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. 0
12 Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector 0
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. 1
15 Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity 1
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. 1
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 2 32
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 2 32
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 66
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.64
ECTS Credit: 3