GRADUATE SCHOOL
Private Law Graduate Program (With Thesis)
HUK 501 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Scientific Research Methods
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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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HUK 501
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Fall
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3
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0
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3
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7.5
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
Turkish
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Course Type |
Required
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Course Level |
Second Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionQ&ALecture / Presentation | |||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to provide the graduate students with the basic methods and tools of scientific research. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | In this course, concepts such as right, law, justice and equality are examined in the context of natural law, legal positivism and legal realism theories, and problems such as the sociological origin, effectiveness, function and historical evolution of law are discussed. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses |
X
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Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction of the course and explanation of the course | |
2 | Purpose of Scientific Research and Types of Research in the Field of Law | Odman Boztosun/Kaya, p. 13-22. |
3 | Finding What to Write About - Making Claims and Imperative Claims Stronger | Odman Boztosun/Kaya, p. 26-39; Volokh, p. 39-80. |
4 | Strategy of Writing | Odman Boztosun/Kaya, p. 40-63; Volokh, p. 81-140. |
5 | Finishing and Revising the First Draft | Odman Boztosun/Kaya, p. 57-68,95-105; Volokh, p. 141-168. |
6 | Problems Lurking | Volokh, p. 169-200. |
7 | Using Evidence Properly | Volokh, p. 201-265. |
8 | Citation Procedures | Volokh, p. 201-265 |
9 | Citation Procedures | Volokh, p. 201-265 |
10 | Citation Procedures | Volokh, p. 269-324 |
11 | Ethical Compliance | Day, p. 41-43; Chicago Manuel of Style & Bluebook |
12 | Student Presentations | Various journals in Turkey |
13 | Student Presentations | Volokh, p. 341-374; Day, p. 21-23 |
14 | Student Presentations | Volokh, p. 425-434 |
15 | Review of the Semester | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Eugene Volokh; Akademik Metinler Nasıl Yazılır?-Hukukçular İçin Rehber, Trans. Ertuğrul Uzun, Tekin Yayınevi, 4. Edition, 2021. ISBN: 9789944612609. Ayşe Odman Boztosun-Oğuzhan Kaya; Hukukta Bilimsel Araştırma Nasıl Yapılır?, Seçkin Yayınları, 2. Edition, 2022. ISBN: 9789750281907. Kemal Gözler; Alıntı ve Atıf Usullerine Giriş, Seçkin Yayınları, 2023, ISBN: 9786256460379. |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Umberto Eco; Tez Nasıl Yazılır?, Can Yayınları, 10. Baskı, 2023, ISBN: 9789750736452. Burçak Yıldız; “Hukuk Alanında Tez veya Makale Yazarken-Şekle İlişkin Olarak- Dikkat Edilecek Bazı Hususlar Hakkında”, Ankara Barosu Dergisi, Yıl:78, Sayı:2020/4, p. 157-216. Kemal Gözler; “Kamu Hukuku Ve Özel Hukuk Yüksek Lisans Programlarında ‘Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri Ve Etik’ Dersi Yerine ‘Bilimsel Yazma Ve Atıf Usûlleri’ Dersi Konulmalıdır?”, https://www.anayasa.gen.tr/aau-yuksek-lisans.htm Kemal Gözler; “Hukuk Fakültelerinde Bilimsel Yazma, Alıntı Ve Atıf Usûlleri Dersine Neden İhtiyaç Vardır?”, https://anayasa.gen.tr/aau-lisans.htm Ertuğrul Uzun; “Bir Hukuk Makalesi Ne İçin Yazılır?” https://www.ertugruluzun.com/detay/hukuk-egitimi/bir-hukuk-makalesi-ne-icin-yazilir |
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 |
1
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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 |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
|
3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
|
0
|
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Study Hours Out of Class |
0
|
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Field Work |
0
|
||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
|
||
Portfolio |
0
|
||
Homework / Assignments |
0
|
||
Presentation / Jury |
1
|
70
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70
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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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105
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105
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Total |
223
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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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 consolidate the ability of interpretation of events on the basis of legal principles by analytical thinking in the field of private law. | X | |||||
2 | The acquisition of knowledge on private law and its sub-disciplines. | X | |||||
3 | To generate new information putting together the knowledge of various disciplines with theoretical and applied ones that are gained from expert level of private law. | X | |||||
4 | To have the ability for utilizing theoretical and applied knowledge gaining from expert level of private law on the analysis of the problems. | X | |||||
5 |
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X | |||||
6 | To be able to convey the expert level of knowledge and equipment that will be possessed on private law and its sub-disciplines effectively verbally and in writing. | X | |||||
7 | To be able to solve legal disputes, particularly those brought before the judicial bodies. | X | |||||
8 | To be able to have effective communication skills. | X | |||||
9 | To pursue social, scientific and ethical values during the processing and evaluation of knowledge. | X | |||||
10 | To be able to conduct an independent study that requires specialty in the field of private law and about its sub-disciplines. | X |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest