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Private Law Graduate Program (With Thesis)

HUK 501 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Scientific Research Methods
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
HUK 501
Fall
3
0
3
7.5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Required
Course Level
Second Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Q&A
Lecture / 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;
  • Will be able to understand the basic dynamics of academic research,
  • Will be able to acquire basic skills for academic writing,
  • Will be able explain how academic texts are designed in law,
  • Will be able classify the writing techniques used in an academic text,
  • Will be able to define the basic elements of scientific writing process,
  • Will be able to distinguish the approaches of scientific studies.
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.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
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
40
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
1
60
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
60
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
0
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
1
70
70
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
0
Final Exam
1
105
105
    Total
223

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
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
To be able to interpret with a critical point of view by making connection between legal concepts, institutions and methods.
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

 


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