PSIR 263

Course Code & Number

PSIR 263

Course Title

Fundamental Principles of Law

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Sophomore

Semester:

Fall

Type of Course:

Compulsory

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Basic concepts and principles of law. Law and social order. Sources of law and hierarchy of the sources. Characteristics of common law and the continental legal systems. Main branches of public and private law. Turkish judicial system. The application of norms and methods of interpretation.

Course Objectives

The main objective of this course is to introduce the students with the basic concepts and principles of law. The course provides a broad overview of the organization of the Turkish judicial system; the application of norms and the methods of interpretation.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of basic concepts and principles of law.
2. Critically analyze the relationship of law with the “social” and “political” norms.
3. Understand the structure of Turkish legal and judicial system. 
4. Relate conceptual and theoretical knowledge to practice.
5. Develop key skills of legal reasoning and argument.
6. Communicate effectively in writing and speech. By using the basic legal concepts.

Recommended Reading

1. Engin Ural, Handbook of Turkish Law (Millet Publishing Ltd., 2001).