Central Queries in Legal Theory(KHYL-212)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KHYL-212 | Central Queries in Legal Theory | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Level | Masters Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Ahmet Ulvi TÜRKBAĞ auturkbag@hotmail.com (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | This course will introduce students to the fundamental components of legal theory and philosophy of law. Differences, intersections and debates between various theories will be analyzed. |
| Content |
- Fundamental basis of modern Western Law systems - Utiliterian morality - Marxist and Feminist legal Theories - Sociological concepts of law - L.A. Hart's and Dworkin's legal theories - Reasons and consequances of the querry between Legal Positivism and Natural Law theories |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
- To give basic insight on Fundamental foundations of modern era law systems - Demonstrate the philosophical progression of law concepts. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods |
- Education language will be English. - Bell curve system will be used to determine final marks. - Minimun %70 Attendance is required. Students will be required to read excerpts from various thinkers that will be discussed during lectures. Those texts will be announced prior to the lectures and will be available in the photocopy center which is located in the university campus. |
| References |
MINIMA MORALIA: Reflections from Handicapped Life, Theodor W. Adorno, Frankfurt 1951 Lloyd’s Introduction to Jurisprudence, Professor Michael Freeman LON FULLER AND THE MORAL VALUE OF THE RULE OF LAW, Colleen Murphy (http://faculty.las.illinois.edu/colleenm/Research/Murphy-%20Fuller%20and%20the%20Rule%20of%20Law.pdf) A THEORY OF JUSTICE, John Rawls JUSTICE OF HEDGEHOGS, Ronald Dworkin |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction |
| 2 | Classical Natural Law |
| 3 | Classical Legal Positivism: Bentham, Austin and Kelsen |
| 4 | Utilitarianism in Law and Applied Ethics |
| 5 | Legal Realism |
| 6 | Hart’s Theory of Law |
| 7 | The Natural Law Revival: Fuller and Finnis |
| 8 | Dworkin’s Theory of Law |
| 9 | Marxist Theories of Law |
| 10 | Critical Legal Studies |
| 11 | Postmodern Legal Theory |
| 12 | Feminist Legal Theory |
| 13 | The Economic Analysis of Law |
| 14 | Justice Theories: Rawls-Nozick |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 16 | 40 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 2 | 60 |
| Toplam | 18 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 1 | 20 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 20 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 1 | 25 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 35 |
| Toplam | 4 | 100 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Presentation | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 43 | 43 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 65 | 65 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 1 | 72 | 72 |
| Other | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 240 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 9,60 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 10 | ||