FEAS.

101 Module Syllabus

FEAS.101

BASIC LAW

MODULE SYLLABUS

Module Convenor:
Lec. Dr. Erman EKINGEN

Çukurova University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Fall Term / 2023-2024

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Welcome to the FEAS.101 Basic Law Module!

This module will be an engaging and comprehensive exploration of the fundamental

principles that underpin Turkish Legal System. This syllabus is designed to provide you with
a solid foundation in the essential concepts and doctrines of law, equipping you with the
knowledge and analytical skills necessary to navigate the intricate world of legal theory and
practice. Throughout this course, we will delve into the core elements of constitutional law, the
structure of legal systems, and the principles governing the relationship between individuals
and the state.

This module is one of the first-year core modules of Çukurova University, Faculty of
Economics and Administrative Sciences. This module which is explicitly organised for first-
year undergraduate students mainly aims to provide a chance for the students to explore the
principles and theories of basic law and to understand the current debatable issues which
underpin the different models related to the field of law.

The module is planned as 3 hours of weekly face-to-face teaching classes during the
2023-2024 Fall Semester. All details about the 15-week of this module are explained below.

Module Objective

The Basic Law Module aims to establish a solid foundational understanding of essential
legal principles and concepts. This module endeavours to develop participants' critical thinking
and analytical skills, enabling them to navigate the intricacies of the legal landscape
confidently. Ultimately, the Basic Law Module seeks to instil an appreciation for the pivotal
role of law in maintaining societal order, resolving conflicts, and upholding justice, making it
a vital stepping stone for those interested in law and jurisprudence.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the 2023-2024 Fall Semester, the students are expected to have acquired the
following achievements from the module:

• Students have basic knowledge and understanding of the main framework of Turkish
Legal System.
• Students can explain and discuss the meaning of law.

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• Students have basic knowledge of the main areas of law.

• Students have a solid grasp of fundamental legal concepts, principles, and doctrines,
providing them with a strong foundational understanding of the law.
• Students can think critically and analyse legal issues effectively, applying sound legal
reasoning to complex problems and cases.

Module Convenor and Contact Details

Lec. Dr. Erman Ekingen

E-mail: eekingen@cu.edu.tr
Offfice: Çukurova University, Faculty of Law - 2nd Floor Office No: 232
Office Hours: Wednesdays 11:00-12:00
(You can come directly to my office during at this hour. If you need to see me
outside of this hour, you can contact me by e-mail at any time you would like,
and you can request a meeting at a convenient time.)

Teaching Contact Time

The module is planned as 3 hours weekly face-to-face teaching classes during the 2023-
2024 Fall Semester. Lectures will be held between 13:00-16:00 on Mondays. There are no
other workshops or seminar sessions except lectures for this module.

Lecture Overview
Week Content of the Lecture
Week 1 Introduction to the Module:
• The main concept of law.
(2 Oct)

Week 2 Rules vs Laws

• Social order rules
(9 Oct)
• Definition of law
• Main aims of law

Week 3 Sources of Law

(16 Oct)
Week 4 Legal Systems
• Common law system
(23 Oct)
• Civil law system
• Law & Justice
• Main principles of law

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Week 5 Public Law vs Private Law

(30 Oct) • Meaning of public law
• Meaning of private law
• Role of judges in shaping law

Week 6 Application of Legal Rules

(6 Nov)

Week 7 Revision of the First Part of the Module

(13 Nov)
Exam Preparation

Week 8 Mid-Term Week

(20-26 Nov)
Week 9 Law of Person
(27 Nov) • Meaning and kind of person
• Legal personality

Week 10 The Concept of Rights

(4 Dec)
Week 11 Human Rights
(11 Dec)
Week 12 Constitution As a Main Source of Everything in Law
(18 Dec)
Week 13 Crime And Punishment
(25 Dec)
Week 14 Lecture will not be held due to a public holiday.
(1 Jan)
Week 15 Exam Preparation
(8 Jan)

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Recommended Materials
• Ansay, Tuğrul; Wallace Jr, Don; Önay, Işık (Editors), Introduction to Turkish Law,
(Seventh Edition, 2020, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara).
• Aybay, Rona, An Introduction to Law, (Fourteenth Edition, 2022, Der Yayınları,
Ankara).
• Çalışkan, Yusuf; Dülger, Ahmet, Legal English with 14 Lectures and Practical
Tips, (Second Edition, 2022, On İki Levha Yayıncılık, Istanbul).
• Ekşi, Nuray, İnsan Hakları Avrupa Mahkemesi'nin M.B. ve Diğerleri v. Türkiye,
D.B. v. Türkiye, Dbouba v. Türkiye, Alipour ve Hosseinzadgan v. Türkiye
Davalarında 15 Haziran 2010 ve 13 Temmuz 2010 Tarihlinde Verdiği Kararların
Türkçe Tercümeleri ve İngilizce Metinleri, (2010, On İki Levha Yayıncılık,
Istanbul).
• Güven, Kudret, General Principles of Turkish Law, (Fifth Edition, 2020, Savaş
Yayınları, İstanbul).
• Karaman, Ebru, Human Rights Law, (2014, On İki Levha Yayıncılık, İstanbul).
• Korkusuz, Refik; İpekel Kayalı, Ferna (Editors), Turkish Public Law, (Third
Edition, 2021, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara).
• Oğurlu, Yücel; Gürpınar, Bünyamin, Introduction to Law, (Second Edition, 2015,
On İki Levha Yayıncılık, İstanbul).
• Saygın, Engin, Introduction to Law in a Nutshell, (Fourth Edition, 2021, Adalet
Yayınevi, Ankara).

Assessment
The assessment for this module is split as follows:
• 40%: Unseen Midterm Examination in the Week 8 of the term.
• 60%: Unseen Final Examination at the end of the term.

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