LAW 322 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
Law and Society
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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LAW 322
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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6
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
First Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionQ&ALecture / Presentation | |||||
| National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
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| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to emphasize the social dimension of law and in this context, to reveal the multifaceted relationship between law and sociology. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course covers the two-way relationship of law with society, the basic concepts of this relationship and classical and modern theories about this relationship. |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses |
X
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| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Overview of the Study of Law and Society | Vago, pp. 3-31. |
| 2 | Theories of Law and Society | Vago, pp. 31-65. |
| 3 | Law and Social Control | Vago, pp. 133-173. |
| 4 | Law and Dispute Resolution | Vago, pp. 173-207. |
| 5 | Law and Social Change | Vago, pp. 207-239. |
| 6 | The Effect of Society on Law | Lippman, pp. 600-679. |
| 7 | Law and Inequality | Vago, pp. 303-317. |
| 8 | Midterm | |
| 9 | Researching Law in Society | Vago, pp. 279-303 |
| 10 | Students Presentations | |
| 11 | Students Presentations | |
| 12 | Students Presentations | |
| 13 | Students Presentations | |
| 14 | Students Presentations | |
| 15 | Semester Review | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Vago, S.ve Barkan, E.S. (2018) Law and Society, Routledge, 11. Edition. ISBN 9781138720596 |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Lippman, Matthew (2021) Law and Society, SAGE, 3. Edition, 2021. ISBN: 781544392585. |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | ||
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury |
1
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40
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| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm | ||
| Final Exam |
1
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60
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
2
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40
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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60
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
|
3
|
48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
|
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
12
|
1
|
12
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
0
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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48
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48
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
0
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| Final Exam |
1
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72
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72
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| Total |
180
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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#
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 |
To be able to possess the knowledge in legal terminology, concepts and principles. |
X
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 2 |
Solves the legal problems with an analytic and integral point of view. |
-
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-
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X
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-
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-
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| 3 |
Evaluates the legal knowledge and abilities obtained with a critical approach. |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 4 |
Evaluates the developments in legal theory and practice by monitoring local, international and interdisciplinary dimensions. |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 5 |
Is conscious of social, professional and scientific principles of ethic behaviour. |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 6 |
Takes responsibility in solving problems by creative and innovative thinking. |
-
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X
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-
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-
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-
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| 7 |
Interprets the sources of law by ways of legal methodology. |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 8 |
To be able to interpret the legal norms with a sense of justice respectful to human rights and in the light of principles of democratic, secular and social state of law. |
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-
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-
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-
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| 9 |
To be able to use the daily scientific sources and court judgments in the framework of life time learning approach. |
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-
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| 10 |
Informs the related persons and institutions about legal matters both verbally and in written. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 11 |
Monitors the daily legal information/court decisions and interacts with the colleagues in a foreign language (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale” Level B1). |
-
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-
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X
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-
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-
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| 12 |
Uses the information and communication technology together with the computer programs in a level required by the area of law (“European Computer Driving Licence, Advanced Level”). |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
