Faculty of Law

Law

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About the Department

The Law Department provides a computer-assisted education program, implemented by faculty members, as specialists in the field of contemporary, active and interactive education, knowledge and equipment, at an international level. The program offers both theoretical and practical courses, as well as national and international conferences and symposiums. The students have the opportunity to specialize in the field of international law, Cypriot law or Turkish law. The program also offers a number of elective courses for professional development and specialization. The purpose of the Faculty of Law is to equip students with specialized knowledge and experience in the specific field of law. A crucial part of these goals within this framework, is to provide students with the most up-to-date information; improve their writing, expressing and reasoning skills; and apply abstract rules to concrete events, to solve their specific problems.

Education Opportunities

The students are prepared to practice law as a result of the practical courses on Supreme Court and Council of State decisions. All students have the opportunity to conduct research on lectures and practical work by using computers with internet connection. Assignments are given to help students gain research and presentation skills. Moot Court practices are also offered. Collaboration agreements are made for students to monitor the hearings in local courts and have internship opportunities. Internship collaborations are made with international organizations for those students who are competent in a foreign language and have high academic success. National /international panels and conferences are also organized to increase students’ knowledge and skills.

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Career Areas

Faculty of Law graduates can work in the following areas: as a Legal and prosecution lawyer; legal counseling in national and international companies; and legal counseling in the private and public sectors. Other career areas include: instructor employment opportunities in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; inspectors in the Ministry of Interior Affairs and the Ministry of Finance; duties in various international organizations such as the Governor's Office, security directorate, Bureaucracy NATO, the Council of Europe, the United Nations Organization and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Contact

Faculty of Law
Central Lecture Halls, CL103
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2351
Faculty E-mail: secretary-fol@ciu.edu.tr
Head of Department: Doç. Dr. Şölen Külahçı
Head of Department E-mail: skulahci@ciu.edu.tr

Compulsory Courses

First Semester
ECONOMICS I

Course code

EKON101

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

4
The course aims to introduce the basic principles, mechanisms and institutions of the market economy to students. It is at the heart of Adam Smith's notions of "invisible hand" and "free market" that form the basis of modern micro-economy. Consumer choice theory and firm theory are developed using the current analytical tools of econometrics science. Focuses on competition analysis and market behavior of firms. Graphical and numerical examples are used to understand the theoretical information.
CIVIL LAW-I

Course code

HKUK111

Credit

3

Theoretical

2

Practical

2

Ects

5
In this course, topics from the acquisition of the personality to its dissolution, and subjects that exclude commercial relations but include all private relations are examined. In the first part of the course, provisions of the Turkish Civil Code, the concept of right, and the application of the sources of civil law are examined. In addition, an analysis of subjective and objective goodwill rules is offered. In the second part of the course, the concepts of person and personality, real and legal persons, and legal nature of associations are discussed. In the last part of the course, subjects such as right and capacity to act, protection of personality, name, residence and kinship, personal status will be discussed.
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW-I

Course code

HKUK121

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

1

Ects

6
In this course, the general principles of Constitutional Law are examined. In the first part of the course, the basic concepts of constitutional law, the scope of the constitution and types of constitutions are discussed. In addition, the concepts of state, its elements, its basic organs and forms, and issues of legal personality are introduced. In the second part of the course, the political parties are examined. This is followed by the classification of political parties and the factors affecting their formation. In the third part of the course, the right to vote and its principles, and issues related to electoral systems are discussed. Finally, democracy and human rights, and the importance of these concepts are explained.
ROMAN LAW

Course code

HKUK131

Credit

3

Theoretical

2

Practical

2

Ects

3
This course engages with ancient Roman Law primarily explaining the distinction between public and private laws. In the first part of the course, sources of Roman Law, concepts of right and lawsuit, of person and legal capacity, legal action and tort, and historical development of Roman procedural and enforcement law are discussed. In the second part of the course, private judgments and non-systemic judgments, debtor's responsibilities, and contract systems are discussed. Later on, the law of property is analyzed with a focus on basic concepts of acquiring property, and of possession. In the last part of the course, the effects of Roman Law on the shaping of today's Turkish Law will be examined.
INTRODUCTION TO LAW

Course code

HKUK141

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

4
This course offers a conceptual and normative analysis of law. In the first part of the course, different types of norms are discussed. In addition, principles related to the establishment of legal norms are specified. Second part of the course focuses on the subjects of law within the context of normative legal systems. In the third part of the course, issues related to the legitimacy of law and of social order are discussed. In the final part of the course, a brief introduction to the basic principles of legal methodology and legal systems taking into account sub-branches of law is offered.
PHILOSOPHY OF LAW

Course code

HKUK151

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

4
In this course, the concept of law is analyzed from a holistic perspective. First part of the course engages with conceptual issues of law, of legal thinking, and of legal rules and ethical principles. In the second part of the course, epistemological questions about law and legality are discussed taking into account different perceptions of legality put forward by several schools of legal thought. In this context, by referring to legal positivism and natural law discussions, the relationship between concepts of justice and law is studied. The last part of the course introduces a comparative approach to theories of justice engaging with main problems of social and material justice.
ACADEMIC ENGLISH-I

Course code

INGL131

Credit

3

Theoretical

2

Practical

2

Ects

4
The course introduces students with basic speech patterns at the elementary level. Through listening, students will identify different sound rhythms and practice pronunciation of letters, words and phrases. Through speaking, students will identify different register and use the given language in an appropriate way. In addition, students will be able to define themselves or others, answer questions in the Present Simple tense, use the prepositions of place, and talk about their daily routines. Through reading, students read paragraphs and simple texts to improve their general comprehension of the passages, and answer the given comprehension questions. Through writing, students will be able to compose guided,controlled paragraphs in the Present Simple tense, and recycle the obtained new vocabulary to produce their own sentences.
Second Semester
BASIC COMPUTING

Course code

BILT110

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

4
Basic concepts are related to information technologies, software and hardware, peripherals, software, operating systems in general, using operating system, windows, menus, files, word processing programs, general information about word processor, using word processing software, spreadsheet programs, table general information about the programs, basic concepts and toolbars, preparing and using formulas, using ready functions, sorting data, general information about the presentation program, data presentation, preparing a presentation program, adding new slides, slime, zooming in and out, giving effect to presentation. , slideshow, internet usage in education, what is a virus, what is a worm, what is a Trojan horse, protect the operating system from viruses, passwords, the effects of information technologies on social structure and its place in education, information systems security and related ethics concepts.
ECONOMICS II

Course code

EKON102

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

4
Ekonomi kıt kaynakların, insanların istek ve ihtiyaçlarını karşılama doğrultusunda etkin kullanımını, bireylerin aldıkları kararları ve davranışlarını inceler. Bu ders, makro ve mikro ekonominin temel ilkelerine giriş niteliğindedir. Ekonomi biliminin temel kavramları, piyasa ekonomisi, arz, talep ve fiyat oluşumu, esneklik, tüketici ve firma dengesi, tam rekabet, tekel, tekelci rekabet ve oligopol piyasaları, para politikası, enflasyon, ekonomik büyüme, uluslararası ticaret, dış ticaret politikaları, döviz kurları, ödemeler dengesi gibi faktör fiyatlandırması gibi temel konuları içermektedir.
CIVIL LAW(FAMILY LAW)

Course code

HKUK112

Credit

3

Theoretical

2

Practical

2

Ects

5
This course focuses on a particular branch of Family Law branch of Civil Law. In the first part of the course, issues related to the validity and breaking up of marriage, the ensuing problems of compensation and return of gifts, rights and obligations of the spouses in marriage, and the legal capacity of the spouses are examined. In the second part of the course, divorce proceedings, legal effects of divorce, property issues, and the custodial issues regarding children are examined. In the last part of the course, topics of legal attachment of children to their parents, establishment of marital paternity, denial of paternity, recognition, and determination of paternity, adoption, alimony between family members, guardianship and guardianship authorities are discussed.
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW-II

Course code

HKUK122

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

1

Ects

6
This course introduces the elements of Turkish Constitutional Law. In the first part of the course, the process of the making of the 1982 Constitution is examined. In the second part of the course, the model of the Constitution regarding the state organization, the results and privileges attached to the legislative and parliamentary power, and the formation and functions of the council of ministers are explained. In the last part of the course, the position of the President as the Head of the Executive, the mutual relations between the legislature and the executive, and the nature of the Turkish government system are examined, and practices related to the constitutional judiciary are studied.
HISTORY OF TURKISH LAW

Course code

HKUK142

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

3
The course covers the topics of Legal Systems of Ancient Turkish States (Hun-Gokturk-Uyghur States), Turkish Law after the Adoption of Islam, Classical Period Ottoman Law, Tanzimat Period Legal System, Transition Process to the Republican Period Legal System.
SOCIOLOGY OF LAW

Course code

HKUK152

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

2
Hukuk kavramının aracı olarak sosyoloji, hukuk ve sosyolojinin ortaklaşa konuları, hukuk kuralının genel görünümü ve araştırılması yöntemleri, gelişim süreci içerisinde hukuk sosyolojisi, pozitif bir bilim olarak hukuk sosyolojisi, teorik hukuk sosyolojisi, hukuk sosyolojisinin hukuk tarihindeki kökleri, klasik hukuk sosyolojisi anlayışı ve hukuk sosyolojisinin güncel konumu.
ACADEMIC ENGLISH-II

Course code

INGL132

Credit

3

Theoretical

2

Practical

2

Ects

4
ENG 112 is the continuation of ENG 111. The course integrates the four main skills at a higher elementary level for students. Through recessive skills, which are listening and reading, students identify different sound rhythms and practice the pronunciation of letters, words and phrases. Also, by reading higher level paragraphs and texts, students infere the meaning of new words by using their existing vocabulary. Through productive skills, which are speaking and writing, students identify different register and use the given language in an appropriate way. Furthermore, students use the Present Continuous and Past Simple tenses to participate in basic dialogues and daily exchanges, and express themselves effectively. Also, through writing, students produce their own sentences by recycling the obtained new vocabulary in guided, controlled paragraphs they compose.
TURKISH LANGUAGE

Course code

TREG100

Credit

0

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

2
This course examines basic areas of language and expression. In the first half of the course, the theoretical approach to language is formed and the spelling rules of the Turkish language are studied. In the latter part of the course, language and narrative errors are studied together with editing. In the second half of the course, formal writing, curriculum vitae, petition, evaluation of the columns in terms of language and style, types of written expression and practice; Turkish production and application of shooting attachments; Turkish grammar structure; It is aimed to teaching subjects like phonetics of Turkish to students.
Third Semester
LAW OF OBLIGATIONS-I (GENERAL PROVISIONS)

Course code

HKUK211

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

1

Ects

5
In this course, topics related to the Turkish Code of Obligations and systematics of relevant law are covered. In the first part, initial provisions of Turkish Code of Obligations, establishment of contract and obligations arising from the contract will be examined. In addition, issues such as the concept of debt, full debt and incomplete debt, assignment of the right to receivables, as well as errors, tricks, threats and lesion are analysed. In the second part, course, subjects such as freedom to make contracts, limitation of this freedom against public order and mandatory provisions, and impossibility in the law of obligations will be discussed. In the last part, unilateral or bilateral termination of the contract, termination and cancellation will be discussed.
CRIMINAL LAW-I (GENERAL PROVISIONS)

Course code

HKUK221

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

1

Ects

5
The course examines sources and application of Criminal Law. In the first part, constitutive and secondary elements of crime and its general theory are discussed. Additionally, material elements of crime, act, result and causal link in between are discussed. In the second part, the concept of attempt and its place in today's criminal law are examined by emphasizing the concepts of continual, several and habitual crimes. In addition, factors that reveal moral element of the crime, intent, negligence, and objective responsibility are included. Defences such as self-defense, the state of necessity, execution of order of law, execution of the order of competent authority are examined and criminal liability will be discussed.
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW-I

Course code

HKUK231

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

1

Ects

5
In this course, the concept of administration is defined, and the elements and characteristics of the Turkish administrative organization are explained. In the first part, elements of central administration and decentralization legislation are explained. In the second part, the concept of public personnel and related rights and obligations are discussed. In addition, related issues are examined in the light of the decisions of the Council of State. In the third part, the concept of public goods is defined, the legal regime and utilization procedures of public goods are explained. In addition, diplomatic relations with public institutions, organizations, the criteria for those who will take charge in organizations that carry out activities and the compliance of public services with the law are discussed.
PUBLIC LAW (HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS)

Course code

HKUK241

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

4
This course focuses on the basic concepts of human rights and their emergence and development. In the first part, fundamental rights and freedoms are discussed, with special emphasis on European Convention on Human Rights and the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights. In addition, principles regarding the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms are specified. In the second part, the handling and protection of Human Rights within the framework of the United Nations is evaluated. Continuing with the definition of the meaning of protecting human rights, the course focuses on the regime of rights and freedoms, the emergence of rights and freedoms and the way they take place in international documents.
PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW-I

Course code

HKUK251

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

5
This course examines relations between states, international organizations and other units that make up the international community. In the first part, basic concepts and principles of international law are emphasized. In addition, the definition of international law, its relationship with the domestic legal order and its sources are examined. In the second part, the example of the United Nations as a universal international organization, its organs, the Security Council, and the subjects of international law within the scope of the International Court of Justice are discussed. In the last part, the prohibition of use of force and self-defense, spatial rules in international law, land, air and sea will be examined, and also diplomatic relations and consular relations between states will be discussed.
PUBLIC FINANCE

Course code

HKUK261

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

2
In this course, the relationship of Public Finance Law with other disciplines, which are accepted as the basis, and the distinction between public and private economy are examined. In the first part, basic concepts related to constitutional law and public expenditures are included, while general principles of taxes and government borrowing are discussed. In addition, budget processes and local government finance issues are explained, and financial events and institutions are also addressed. Theory of public expenditures is discussed in detail, and the public sector revenues, expenditures and state budget issues are examined. This includes issues related to local governments and fiscal policy. In the third part of the course, assessments of government debts and state-owned enterprises are explained.
UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE

Course code

UNIEXX1

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

4
UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE
Fourth Semester
LAW OF OBLIGATIONS-II (GENERAL PROVISIONS)

Course code

HKUK212

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

1

Ects

5
In this course, the old Code of Obligations and the new Code of Obligations are examined comparatively. In the first part, the Turkish Code of Obligations are examined by considering the performance of debts, non-performance of debt relations, the preliminary provisions regarding special cases in debt relations and their implementation by considering judicial decisions. An in-depth analysis is made on the existence of more than one debtor and creditor, the change in the parties of the debt and the reasons for terminating the debt. In the second part, the provisions of the debt relationship and its termination are examined.
CRIMINAL LAW-II (GENERAL PROVISIONS)

Course code

HKUK222

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

1

Ects

5
In this course, moral element, participation provisions, penalties and security measures are examined. In the first part, alternative sanctions to short-term prison sentences are discussed, while the concepts of confiscation, statute of limitations and amnesty are examined. In addition, the procedure for the application of criminal law rules in the international arena, issues such as territoriality, personal and security systems, and extradition between states are discussed. In the second part, the emergence of causes affecting crime is examined. In addition, attempts, social crimes, participation, repetition, penalties, types, security measures are included. Finally, ending the relationship between punishment and execution will be mentioned and their importance will be explained.
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW-II

Course code

HKUK232

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

1

Ects

5
In this course basic concepts and legal regulations regarding relations between individuals and administration will be explained. In the first part, public service, law enforcement activity, administrative action and related issues will be discussed. In the second part, relevant legislation, especially constitutional provisions, will be discussed regarding the responsibility of administration. In addition, the principles identified in judicial decisions and opinions in teaching will be examined. In the third part, the functions of the administration and how the administration can be held responsible for the damages they may cause will be discussed. In the last part, while examining authorities of administration to regulate, impose sanctions and acquire property, issues related to public service and law enforcement will be discussed in the light of current regulations.
PUBLIC LAW-II (THE CONCEPT OF STATE)

Course code

HKUK242

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

3
In this course, emergence of the concept of state from ancient Greek and Roman periods is addressed. In the first part, basic concepts of state in Medieval Thought, the Enlightenment period, and modern political thinking are introduced. Additionally, current criticisms of modern state are considered. In the second part, General State Theory is explained. The concept of power, formation and structural elements of the modern state are addressed. In the third part of the course, the general theory of the modern state is examined within the context of modern political systems. Finally, basic qualities of state and its comparison with other communities will be examined and a foundation will be created about theories of the state.
PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW-II

Course code

HKUK252

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

5
First part of the course will focus on international organizations and concepts such as crimes against peace, war crimes, crimes against humanity and their relation to international criminal law. In addition, armed conflict and humanitarian law will be evaluated and the prohibition and exceptions to the use of force in international law will be examined. In the second part, explanations will be made about existing resolution mechanisms such as arbitration for international disputes, and a basis will be established on the conditions of application to international judicial bodies. In the last part, an assessment of the dispute rules provided for by the United Nations will be made and the importance of monitoring these rules will be explained.
TAX LAW

Course code

HKUK273

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

3
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UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE

Course code

UNIEXX2

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

4
UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE
Fifth Semester
PROPERTY LAW-I

Course code

HKUK311

Credit

3

Theoretical

2

Practical

2

Ects

3
In this course, real rights, elements of real rights and their differences from other rights are examined. In the first part of the course, concept and nature of possession, its acquisition and loss, and provisions of Turkish Civil Code on the protection of possession are evaluated. The concept of land registry and its elements are examined by considering current legislation and court decisions. Furthermore, an in-depth analysis is offered on the land registry organization, the responsibility of the state and the validity of the land registry records. In the second part of the course, movable and immovable property and their elements are examined. Finally, subjects such as ownership, limited real rights and easement rights in movable and immovable properties are discussed.
COMMERCIAL LAW-I (COMMERCIAL BUSINESS)

Course code

HKUK341

Credit

3

Theoretical

2

Practical

2

Ects

5
In this course, basic principles of commercial law such as commercial enterprise, and protection of trade name are discussed. In the first part of the course, importance and function of commercial ledgers and their evidentiary value are analyzed. In addition, within the scope of the concept of unfair competition, sanctions foreseen in the law are examined that determine the practices causing unfair competition among enterprises. In the second part of the course, concepts of current account, ordinary and total profits are explained. In the third part of the course, valuable documents such as checks, bills and bonds are briefly examined. Finally, the course introduces concepts of trade registry and commercial books, commercial business assistants, and various intermediaries.
ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION

Course code

HKUK355

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

2
..
CIVIL PROCEDURE LAW-I

Course code

HKUK361

Credit

3

Theoretical

2

Practical

2

Ects

3
In this course, the position of civil procedural law within general judicial procedures is studied, and sources of procedural law and the organization of courts are examined. In the first part of the course, prohibition of the judge to hear the case and refusal of judges are examined, and the duties and powers of the courts are discussed. In addition, by explaining the concept of division of labor between general courts, the relationships between general court and special court, and civil court and administrative court are explained. In the second part of the course, legal disputes, rogatory and auxiliary bodies to the courts are examined. In the last part of the course, subjects of evidence, trial, verdict, and procedures are discussed.
ELECTIVE I

Course code

HKUKXX1

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

5
ELECTIVE I
FREE ELECTIVE

Course code

SSECXX1

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

6
FREE ELECTIVE I
MODERN TURKISH HISTORY

Course code

TARH100

Credit

0

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

2
In this course, Ottoman state and society, factors causing the collapse of the state; Ottoman modernization; Tripoli and Balkan Wars, World War I, Mudros Armistice and Sevres Agreement; parties and associations, the national resistance movement led by Mustafa Kemal, the Havza and Amasya Circulars, the Congresses, the National Pact, the Turkish Grand National Assembly; the rebellions, the regular army and the War of Independence; the Mudanya Armistice, the Lausanne Peace Treaty; Revolution in the political field, secularization of the state and society, abolition of the sultanate, declaration of the republic, abolition of the caliphate; 1921 and 1924 constitutions, constitutional changes; Sheikh Said Rebellion; Multi-party experience, secularization and modernization in law, nationalization and secularization in education, Kemalizm and 6 principles, Turkish foreign policy(1923-1938) are covered.
UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE

Course code

UNIEXX3

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

4
Sixth Semester
PROPERTY LAW-II

Course code

HKUK312

Credit

3

Theoretical

2

Practical

2

Ects

5
In this course, the interpretation of the basic principles of real rights, of certainty, of clarity and the protection of trust, will be examined. In the first part of the course, an in-depth analysis will be made of limited number of real rights in the Turkish Civil Code regarding property laws. In addition, current legislative provisions regarding the reflection and implementation of the principles of not being subject to the statute of limitations and limitations on real rights in court decisions will be examined. In the second part of the course, the fourth book of the Turkish Civil Code and its initial provisions, as well as other special laws, statutes and regulations from the property law legislation will be discussed.
COMMERCIAL LAW II (COMPANY LAW)

Course code

HKUK328

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

5
..
CIVIL PROCEDURE LAW-II

Course code

HKUK362

Credit

3

Theoretical

2

Practical

2

Ects

4
In this course, investigation, evidence and trial procedures are examined. In the first part of the course, the Code of Civil Procedure and special occasions in litigation are analyzed and final judgment and arbitration issues are discussed. The importance of applying rules of civil procedure is examined. In the second part of the course, issues of power of attorney, case conditions, and first objections are discussed. The subject of completing the litigation conditions is emphasized and the concepts of compulsory and optional litigations are explained. In the third part of the course, preliminary examination and arraignment issues are examined. Lastly, exchange of petitions, situations in which judges cannot hear cases and special trial procedures are discussed.
ELECTIVE II

Course code

HKUKXX2

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

5
SEÇMELİ II
ELECTIVE III

Course code

HKUKXX3

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

5
ELECTIVE III
FREE ELECTIVE

Course code

SSECXX2

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

6
FREE ELECTIVE
Seventh Semester
PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW-I

Course code

HKUK411

Credit

3

Theoretical

2

Practical

2

Ects

5
This course examines bilateral or multilateral international agreements, substantive international private law rules and conflict of laws rules. In the first part, concept of private international law, its content, scope and basic concepts of conflict of laws are examined. An in-depth analysis of subjective and objective rules of goodwill are also conducted. In the second part, concept, content and sources of international procedural law are explained, and the jurisdiction of Turkish courts and judicial immunity are discussed. In the last part, the element of alienation according to Turkish law, application of foreign law and general doctrines in citizenship law, general principles in Turkish citizenship law, acquisition and loss of citizenship, proof of citizenship and judicial path are discussed.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW-I

Course code

HKUK431

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

5
This course focuses on the basic principles of Criminal Procedure Law. In the first part, the course covers principles of protection of human rights, preparation of and the form of the trial and issues of evidence. In the second part, the application of Procedure Rules, barriers to trial, criminal trial procedures, subjects of trial, participants in trial, protection measures, investigation, prosecution, reconciliation and confiscation, ordinary and extraordinary routes of law and trial expenses are examined. In the final part, the course introduces principles of human rights and human dignity, explains the functioning of criminal proceedings and structure of criminal justice system and focuses on procedures applied in investigation and prosecution phase in criminal procedure.
EMPLOYMENT LAW

Course code

HKUK441

Credit

3

Theoretical

2

Practical

2

Ects

4
This course focuses on individual labor law, collective labor law and trade union law. In the first part historical development of labor law, sources, jobs, persons and places for it to be applied, basic concepts, labor contract, obligations of parties to labor contract, termination of labor contract and consequences of termination and labour litigation are examined. The course, then explains basic and individual labor law concepts such as employee, employer, workplace. In the second part, students acquire detailed information about formation, termination and types of individual employment contract; status of employer and employee and their rights, duties and obligations arising from this contract. Finally, the course provides a basis for supervision of business life and criminal sanctions.
LAW OF EXECUTION AND INSOLVENCY-I

Course code

HKUK451

Credit

3

Theoretical

2

Practical

2

Ects

6
In the first part of this course, sources of enforcement law, enforcement organization, complaints, enforcement fees and expenses, parties to enforcement proceedings, enforcement without notice, general route of foreclosure will be examined. Students will be able to explain the concepts of initiation of enforcement proceedings, request for a follow-up, payment order and its finalisation, appeals against payment order, cancellation of appeal, foreclosure phase, liquidisation and allocation of money. In the second part, students will have detailed information about the general principles of lien, evacuation of the leased real estate, enforcement with writ and foreclosure, precautionary lien, cancellation cases and enforcement crimes.
ELECTIVE IV

Course code

HKUKXX4

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

5
ELECTIVE IV
FREE ELECTIVE

Course code

SSECXX3

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

5
Free Elective
Eighth Semester
PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW-II

Course code

HKUK412

Credit

3

Theoretical

2

Practical

2

Ects

5
In this course, students will learn application of international private law in personal law, family law, lineage law, inheritance law, property law and law of obligations. In addition, form and statute of limitations in legal proceedings and the lex fori principle in international procedural law will be discussed. In the second part, students will learn about qualification, relationship with substantive law, international rules of jurisdiction, Turkish international system of jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement of judgements of foreign courts. In the last part, international arbitration, enforcement of foreign arbitral awards, international legal aid and the issues concerning rights of the foreigners to work in Turkey, to own real estate and to inheritance, and international arbitration proceedings will be explained with a comparative perspective.
COMMERCIAL LAW IV (MARIAN COMMERCE AND INSURANCE LAW)

Course code

HKUK426

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

3
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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW-II

Course code

HKUK432

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

4
This course introduces basic principles of Criminal Procedure Law aimed at investigating and finding material truth, rules and comparisons of criminal law proceedings that respect human rights. In the first part, stages of investigation, ordinary remedies, objections and appeal issues are discussed. Additionally, issues such as extraordinary remedies, correction of decisions, retrial, objection of the Attorney General of the Supreme Court and written order are addressed. In the second part, personal litigation is discussed. In the final part, claims, defences and prosecution carried out in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code are discussed to find out if a crime has been committed; and if so, by whom it has been committed and what its sanctions are.
SOCIAL SECURITY LAW

Course code

HKUK442

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

2
This course introduces concepts and historical development of Social Security, both in domestic and international law. In the first part, sources of Social Security Law, and reforms in Turkish social security system are covered. Furthermore, the area of application of social insurance (concept of insured, duration of insurance), administrative management of social insurance are discussed. In the second part, premiums as a source of financing of social insurance; types of social insurance (occupational accident and occupational disease insurance, disease insurance, disability insurance, old age and death insurance) are discussed. The final part of the course focuses upon unemployment insurance, health right and general health insurance, private pension, social assistance and social services.
LAW OF EXECUTION AND INSOLVENCY-II

Course code

HKUK452

Credit

3

Theoretical

2

Practical

2

Ects

5
In this course, follow-up through foreclosure for exchange notes, evacuation of leased real estate, execution of declaration and way to cash out the pledge, precautionary foreclosure concepts are discussed. Following these, bankruptcy law, concordat, restructuring of capital companies and cooperatives through reconciliation, cases for cancellation and general principles of enforcement crimes are covered. In the second part, basics and stages related to follow-up routes through execution and bankruptcy are introduced and students are expected to evaluate the relevant issues. In the third part, the application of the pledge application rule and its exceptions, are evaluated. Finally, the course covers the evacuation of the leased immovables through execution without judgment and other legal remedies in practice through this procedure.
ELECTIVE V

Course code

HKUKXX5

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

5
ELECTIVE V
FREE ELECTIVE

Course code

SSECXX4

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

6
FREE ELECTIVE

Elective Courses

CRIMINOLOGY

Course code

HKUK102

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
Bu derste kriminoloji kavramı ve tarihi gelişimi, kriminolojinin önemi ve görevi, kriminolojide araştırma yöntemleri, bilinen ve bilinmeyen suçluluk gibi temel ve diğer ilgili kavramlar dersin içeriğini oluşturmaktadır.
LAWYER LAW

Course code

HKUK302

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
With The Law of Legal Profession course, it is aimed to provide information about the legal regulations and basic principles and rules regarding the legal profession. Legal regulations regarding the profession of lawyering, definition of the profession of lawyering and determination of its legal qualification by distinguishing it from similar institutions, independence of attorney, the conditions sought for admission to the legal profession and the way the profession is carried out, the relations between the attorney and the client and the rights and obligations of the attorney arising from these relations, the obligations arising from the relationship between the lawyer and the court, obligations arising from the relationship of the lawyer with his colleagues and professional organization, types of lawyer organizations, change in the profession, specialization, the rights and obligations of the lawyer, legal, criminal and disciplinary responsibilities, ethical and professional rules in the legal profession are discussed.
INTRODUCTION TO CYPRUS LAW

Course code

HKUK110

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS

Course code

HKUK206

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS
MEDICAL LAW

Course code

HKUK205

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

8
SAĞLIK HUKUKU
TRNC LAW I

Course code

HKUK407

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
TRNC LAW I
TRADEMARK LAW

Course code

HKUK308

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

6
TRADEMARK LAW
COMPETITION LAW

Course code

HKUK403

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
COMPETITION LAW
CONSUMER LAW

Course code

HKUK303

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
TÜKETİCİ HUKUKU
INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS

Course code

HKUK271

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

LAW OF ELECTION AND POLITICAL PARTIES

Course code

HKUK108

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
LAW OF ELECTION AND POLITICAL PARTIES
TRNC LAW II

Course code

HKUK408

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
TRNC LAW II
LEGAL METHODOLOGY

Course code

HKUK105

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

LAW OF MASS COMMUNICATION

Course code

HKUK101

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
Kitle iletişim kavramı ve yasal temelleri, yazılı, görsel, işitsel ve elektronik basın ve hukuki sorumlulukları, kişilik haklarının korunması, ceza sorumluluğu, elektronik imza, e-ticaretin vergilendirilmesi ve telif haklarının korunması gibi konuları kapsamaktadır.
LAND TRANSPORT LAW

Course code

HKUK402

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
LAND TRANSPORT LAW
EUROPEAN UNION LAW

Course code

HKUK301

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
EUROPEAN UNION LAW
CHILD CRIMINAL LAW

Course code

HKUK304

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

1
CHILD CRIMINAL LAW
TAX APPLICATIONS

Course code

HKUK481

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
TAX APPLICATIONS
PUBLIC LAW OF THE MARINE

Course code

HKUK202

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
PUBLIC LAW OF THE MARINE
SOCIAL POLICY

Course code

HKUK103

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
Bu dersin içeriğinde sosyal politikanın tanımı, kapsamı ve içeriği; Türkiye ve dünyadaki refah sistemi ve hizmetlerinin gelişimi; planlama ve kalkınma kavramları bağlamında temel politika alanları (sağlık, barınma, sosyal güvenlik, göç vb.) üzerine tartışmalar yer almaktadır. Dersin içeriği olarak öne çıkan en önemli tanımlama meselesi sosyal politikanın 18.yy Fransız devrimi ve 19.yy Endüstri devriminin etkisi altında oluşan kamusal servislerin, sosyal sigortanın ve kolektif sağlık programlarının nasıl bir alan dahilinde oluştuğunu tartıştırmaktır. Küreselleşmenin sosyal politika üzerindeki etkileri, toplumsal cinsiyet ve sosyal politika, kentsel hareketler ve yerel yönetimlerin sosyal politikaya etkilerinin yanı sıra Türkiye’de sosyal politikanın gelişimi ve de güncel sosyal politikalar tartışılacak.
SPORTS LAW

Course code

HKUK210

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

CONSTITUTIONAL JURISDICTION

Course code

HKUK208

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
CONSTITUTIONAL JURISDICTION
ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION

Course code

HKUK201

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION
SOCIOLOGY

Course code

HKUK104

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
Derste sosyolojinin temel konu, kuram ve kavramları, sosyolojik sorgulamanın yöntemi ve mantığı işlenir; toplumsal yapıyı oluşturan siyasal, ekonomik ve kültürel öğelerin ve bireyin toplumla ilişkisinin genel bir çözümlemesi sunulur. Ders kapsamında farklı toplumsal ve tarihsel koşulların sosyolojiyi biçimlendirişi ve zamansal, mekânsal ve hiyerarşik dönüşümler/değişimler geçirmesi ele alınır. Bu çözümlemelerdeki konulara koşut olarak toplumsal yaşama ilişkin Türkiye ve diğer ülkelerden örnekler karşılaştırmalı olarak değerlendirilir.
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION

Course code

HKUK406

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Course code

HKUK204

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
ZONING LAW

Course code

HKUK203

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
ZONING LAW
ECONOMIC CRIMES

Course code

HKUK306

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
ECONOMIC CRIMES
SERVICE AGREEMENT IN THE LAW OF OBLIGATIONS

Course code

HKUK307

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
SERVICE AGREEMENT IN THE LAW OF OBLIGATIONS
ISSUES ARISING FROM JUVENILE LAW

Course code

HKUK224

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
Juvenile Law and children's rights issues are important for a healthy society as much as they are important for the healthy development of a child as an individual. This course primarily covers basic issues such as protection of the child in the family, protection of personality rights, the child’s parentage, legal capacity, adoption and tutelage. These issues are examined in light of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the obligations of the member states to Convention. The issue of the protection of children's rights in public law is also addressed. Act on the Protection of the Child and Juvenile Courts are briefly mentioned and the situation of children in need of protection is also examined.
PRIVACY AND THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

Course code

HKUK318

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

3
Technological developments have facilitated the breach of privacy and personal data. Therefore, it’s of great importance to establish a modern data protection law for the protection of personal data. Identification and limitation of the basic gathering purposes of personal data is essential and it is necessary to prevent the use of information stored in the databases for other purposes. Subjecting the processing of personal data to certain rules, protects fundamental rights and freedoms too. Within this scope the concept of personal data, the problem of the nature and the protection of personal data are examined in the light of the Protection of Personal Data Act (Law No. 6698), the decisions of Constitutional Court, ECHR and the Court of Justice of the European Union.
BANK LAW

Course code

HKUK404

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
BANK LAW
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

Course code

HKUK415

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

3
Technology and Innovation Management course is to introduce the concepts related to technology and innovation, to classify, to gain knowledge and skills to manage and progress. In this context, in order to be able to explain and explain the lesson, the development of the industrial revolution, electric and steel era, petroleum and chemical industry, synthetic materials, mass production, electronic technology, technology and innovation infrastructure, technology and technology the public dimension of technology and innovation, the public sphere of technology and innovation, information society and politics, technology and environment, technology and growth, the development and diffusion of technology.
AIR AND SPACE LAW

Course code

HKUK305

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
AIR AND SPACE LAW
INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW

Course code

HKUK482

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW
NOTIFICATION LAW

Course code

HKUK473

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
NOTIFICATION LAW
LABOUR LAW OF THE TURKISH REPUBLIC OF NORTHERN CYPRUS

Course code

HKUK413

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

3
In the TRNC, the labor law course is taught separately in two departments and covers individual labor law, collective labor law, union law and social security law. The main subject of this first lesson is individual work law. In this context, in a broader context, the business judiciary, considering the resources of the labor law, the jobs to be applied, the persons and places, the employment contract, the debts of the parties to the employment contract, the consequences of the employment contract and the consequences of the end- it is examined. In addition to this, work accidents in the TRNC are being processed in the direction of the Court Decisions, and it is emphasized how the application has worked.
CAPITAL MARKET LAW

Course code

HKUK401

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
CAPITAL MARKET LAW
VIRTUAL COURT AND LAW PRACTICES-I

Course code

HKUK420

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

3
The concept of rights, the concept of justice and freedom of seeking rights, the emergence of disputes and the ways of resolving disputes, the work of legal protection and justice mechanism, the ways of applying for protection of rights, the concept of legal protection and the kinds of jurisdiction. The duties of the judge, the duties of the prosecutors, the duties of the judicial officers, the duties of the lawyers, the lawsuit-plaintiff-defendant concepts, the initiation of the case, the hearing and the hearing discipline. At the end of the semester, a virtual court application and presentations prepared by students will be carried outIn the classroom, which is organized as a courtroom, students are able to recreate what is happening in the real court and gain experience without graduation.
VIRTUAL COURT AND LAW PRACTICES-II

Course code

HKUK430

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

3
Moot courts have been around since the late 1700s. They're a law school activity and competition during which students participate in preparing and arguing cases in front of judges.Students can join moot court in their first, second or third years of law school, depending on the school. Competition is quite fierce to join at some schools, especially those that regularly send winning teams to national moot court competitions.Moot court members research their respective sides, write appellate briefs and present oral arguments in front of the judges.Judges are free to ask questions at any time during the presentation, and students must respond accordingly. A profound understanding of the facts of the case, the students' arguments and their opponents' arguments are required.
ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION DISPUTES

Course code

HKUK381

Credit

2

Theoretical

2

Practical

0

Ects

0
ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION DISPUTES
FOOD LEGISLATION

Course code

HKUK323

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

6
It is aimed to transfer the concepts related to food control and, legal status and regulations related to food in our country, legal practices in the production, processing, storage and packaging of foods. Importance of food control in terms of consumer and public health, Food Law, Turkish Food Codex, regulations and communiqués, application principles of ISO 22000 and HACCP systems are taught. Information is given about the European Union legislation on food. food legislation; It is a set of rules that determine the minimum quality and hygiene criteria that foodstuffs should carry. In addition, food legislation provides positive contributions such as preventing unfair competition in the food sector, contributing to the development of the sector and ensuring the country's reputation.
CRIMINAL LAW (SPECIAL PROVISIONS)

Course code

HKUK333

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

6
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