Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Basic Concepts of Law POLS103 English Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BEKİR ÇELİKDEMİR
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BEKİR ÇELİKDEMİR (Güz)
Goals Thepurpose of thiscourse is tomakestudentsgaintheknowledgeaboutinstitutionallaw of EU. •To provide an understanding of the fundamental concepts of law and their place and function within social norms. •To teach the distinction between public law and private law, with particular focus on civil law. •To develop the ability to analyze basic legal statuses such as the legal capacity and capacity to act of natural and legal persons. •To equip students with competence in solving everyday legal problems through basic knowledge of family law, inheritance law, and property law.
Course Content Social Norms and Legal Norms Sanction in Law Application of Legal Rules The Concept of Person in Law, Legal Capacities The Concept and Types of Rights Legal Events, Legal Acts, Legal Transactions; Acquisition and Loss of Rights Types of Actions and Protection of Rights Branches of Law: Public and Private Law – Public Law I Branches of Law: Public and Private Law – Public Law I–II Branches of Law: Public Law – Tax Law, International Law II Private Law I: Civil Law, Law of Obligations Private Law II: Commercial Law, Labour Law, Procedural Law Judicial Organization I: Constitutional Jurisdiction, European Court of Human Rights Judicial Organization II: Judicial and Administrative Jurisdiction, Enforcement of Judgments
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Knowledge: •Identify the sources of law (constitution, statute, regulation, custom). •Explain fundamental concepts of civil law (personality, capacity, kinship, inheritance, property). •Summarize the functioning of the judicial system and the jurisdiction of courts.
2 •Apply legal rules to concrete cases and develop solutions. •Interpret legal texts (legal provisions, court decisions). •Distinguish between rights and obligations.
3 Competence: •Acquire awareness of protecting individual rights. •Perform basic legal transactions (contract drafting, making a will). •Analyze how social order is maintained through legal rules
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Social Norms and Legal Norms Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
2. Week Sanction in Law
3. Week Application of Legal Rules
4. Week The Concept of Person in Law, Legal Capacities
5. Week The Concept and Types of Rights
6. Week Legal Events, Legal Acts, Legal Transactions; Acquisition and Loss of Rights
7. Week Types of Actions and Protection of Rights
8. Week Branches of Law: Public and Private Law – Public Law I
9. Week Branches of Law: Public and Private Law – Public Law I–II
10. Week Branches of Law: Public Law – Tax Law, International Law II
11. Week Private Law I: Civil Law, Law of Obligations
12. Week Private Law II: Commercial Law, Labour Law, Procedural Law
13. Week Judicial Organization I: Constitutional Jurisdiction, European Court of Human Rights
14. Week Judicial Organization II: Judicial and Administrative Jurisdiction, Enforcement of Judgments
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Being able to comprehend the basic concepts and theoretical knowledge in the field of Political Science and Public Administration and grasp their details.
1 Being able to comprehend the basic concepts and theoretical knowledge in the field of Political Science and Public Administration and grasp their details.
2 To have the knowledge of political science, political theory, public administration, international relations, political history, law, economics and business required in a qualified employee who is demanded by the public and private sectors
3 Analyzing and evaluating hypothetical knowledge as well as offering solutions in the field of Political Science and Public Administration
4 Taking responsibility in studies related to the field of political science and public administration and being able to arrange and independently conduct such studies
5 Being able to evaluate the knowledge that is acquired during the education period through building cause-effect relations; being able to foresee what kind of knowledge is required in which situation
6 Having competence of written and verbal communication in Turkish; being able to speak a foreign language at a level to exchange ideas on the field of international relations
7 Being conscious about the social, scientific and professional ethics; being open to change and new ideas
8 Being able to offer and share alternative solutions in the field of public administration with awareness for lifelong learning and critical thinking
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 3 3 3
PY2 4 4 4
PY3 1 1 1
PY4 1 1 1
PY5 3 3 3
PY6 3 3 3
PY7 3 3 3
PY8 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • General Principles of Turkish Law-Prof Dr.Kudret Güven- Savaş kitabevi
  • Basic Concepts of Law Fatih BİLGİLİ, Ertan DEMİRKAPI 2024 Basım Dora Yayıncılık (Turkish
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BEKİR ÇELİKDEMİR Vize 30.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BEKİR ÇELİKDEMİR Devam 10.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BEKİR ÇELİKDEMİR Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 10 4 40
Research 10 3 30
Other Activities 1 10 10
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 12 12
Final 1 16 16
Total Workload 150
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0