Civil Law
dkara@gsu.edu.tr
Content
Objective
To understand the fundamental concepts of Civil Law.
Course Content
The concept and scope of Civil Law, the hierarchy of norms, the concept and types of subjective rights, subjective good faith, the principle of good faith, legal transactions, and the requirements for the validity of legal transactions.
Course Learning Outcomes
The student:
Understands the role of law in society.
Is able to discuss issues relating to the general principles of law.
Is able to express, both orally and in writing, reasoned views on legal matters and proposed solutions to legal problems.
Upholds and safeguards the character of the Republic of Türkiye as a democratic, secular and social state governed by the rule of law, respectful of human rights, committed to Atatürk’s nationalism and based on the fundamental principles set forth in the Preamble to the Constitution, within a framework of social peace, national solidarity and justice.
Internalizes universal principles of law and is able to identify and resolve legal problems from the perspectives of both the law as it is and the law as it ought to be.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures veya Lecture-based instruction
References
M. Kemal OĞUZMAN / Nami BARLAS, Medenî Hukuk, Giriş, Kaynaklar, Temel Kavramlar, 30. Bası, Vedat Kitapçılık, İstanbul, 2024.
Haluk Nami NOMER / Pakize Ezgi AKBULUT, Medeni Hukuka Giriş, Gözden Geçirilmiş, Genişletilmiş 9. Baskı, Filiz Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2024.
Serap HELVACI / Fulya ERLÜLE, Medeni Hukuk, 10. Baskı, Legal Yayınları, İstanbul, 2024.
Mustafa DURAL / Suat SARI, Türk Özel Hukuku, Cilt I, Temel Kavramlar ve Medeni Kanunun Başlangıç Hükümleri, 19. Baskı, Filiz Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2024.
M. Kemal OĞUZMAN / Özer SELİÇİ / Saibe OKTAY ÖZDEMİR, Kişiler Hukuku, 23. Baskı, Filiz Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2024.
Mustafa DURAL / Tufan ÖĞÜZ, Türk Özel Hukuku, Cilt II, Kişiler Hukuku, 24. Baskı, Filiz Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2024.
Mustafa DURAL / Suat SARI, Medeni Hukuk Temel Kavramlar, Filiz Kitabevi, 2025
Rona SEROZAN / Baki İlkay ENGİN / Yeşim M. ATAMER, Medeni Hukuk Genel Bölüm, On İki Levha Yayıncılık, 2025.
Weekly Contents
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Concept of Law and Civil Law |
| 2 | Types of Civil Law Rules |
| 3 | Gaps in the Law and Their Types |
| 4 | Customary Law |
| 5 | Judicial Law-Making |
| 6 | The Concept of Subjective Right |
| 7 | Types of Subjective Rights |
| 8 | Acquisition of Rights |
| 9 | Loss of Rights |
| 10 | Protection of Rights |
| 11 | Abuse of Rights |
| 12 | Principle of Good Faith |
| 13 | Good Faith |
| 14 | Burden of Proof |
Assessment System
| Activities | Number | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 1 | 40 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 60 |
| Total | 2 | 100 |
| Activities | Number | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 40 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 40 |
Relation of Proficiency
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | To have a detailed knowledge on the principal concepts, actors and components of the international system | X | ||||
| 2 | To master the fundamentals such as history, law, economics, sociology and political science required by the multidisciplinary nature of International Relations | X | ||||
| 3 | Pouvoir analyser la pratique à partir d’une infrastructure théorique assimilée | X | ||||
| 4 | To have acquired the capability of specializing on a particular theme and/or region | X | ||||
| 5 | In the light of Galatasaray University’s traditional and institutional links with Europe, to have developed the ability to contribute to Turkey’s accession process to the EU in a concrete manner | X | ||||
| 6 | To interpret and explain Turkish foreign policy through its domestic components as well as from the perspective of the international system | X | ||||
| 7 | To have reached the necessary level of competence to be able to undertake a career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as other state institutions and/or the private sector | X | ||||
| 8 | Possess the required skills to work at various international organizations and NGOs | X | ||||
| 9 | To be in perfect command of French, teaching language of Galatasaray University, and of English, its mandatory language, at the academic -with a view to write a thesis/project/book in the field of International Relations- as well as the professional level | X | ||||
| 10 | To have the capacity to utilize the methodological instruments acquired throughout the studies at any conceptual and/or academic work | |||||
ECTS
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 24 | 3 | 72 |
| Assignments | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload | 160 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 6.40 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 6 | ||