GRADUATE SCHOOL
PhD in Private Law
HUK 691 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
Research Methods in Law
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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 691
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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 |
Third Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionLecture / Presentation | |||||
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| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to provide the Private Law PhD 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 | This course focuses on how to conduct scientific research in general and how to put it down on paper in the law field. |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses | ||
| 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 Syllabus | |
| 2 | The Objective of Scientific Research | Odman Boztosun/Sert Sütçü/Kaya, p. 9-12. |
| 3 | Types of Research in Law | Odman Boztosun/Sert Sütçü/Kaya, p. 14-18. |
| 4 | Research Methods in Law | Odman Boztosun/Sert Sütçü/Kaya, p. 49-53. |
| 5 | Determination of the Subject-Identification of the Issue | Odman Boztosun/Sert Sütçü/Kaya, p. 28-39. |
| 6 | Determination of the Title and the Subtitles | Odman Boztosun/Sert Sütçü/Kaya, p.39-41. |
| 7 | Providing Reference-Quotation and Citation | Odman Boztosun/Sert Sütçü/Kaya, p. 65-89. |
| 8 | Types and Methods of Abbreviations-The Use of Abbreviation and Its Objective | Gözler, p. 166-178. |
| 9 | Bibliography and Index | Gözler, p. 400-490. |
| 10 | Academic Ethics and Plagiarism | Volokh, p. 425-434. |
| 11 | Publishing Contract/Agreement | Gözler, p. 625-637. |
| 12 | Publishing Company-Publication of Articles | Gözler, p. 550-587-685-699. |
| 13 | Methods of Interpretation in Law | Antalya, p. 45-135. |
| 14 | Methods of Interpretation in Law | Antalya, p. 136-686. |
| 15 | Review of the Semester | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Ayşe Odman Boztosun/Selin Sert Sütçü/Oğuzhan Kaya: Hukukta Bilimsel Araştırma Nasıl Yapılır? -Makale ve Tez Yazımında Yöntem- Seçkin, Ankara 2022. Kemal Gözler: Bilimsel Yazma ve Yayınlama Bir Stil Kılavuzu, Ekin, Bursa 2022. Gökhan Antalya: “Hukuk Bilimine Katkı Olarak” Hukuk Metodolojisi”, vol. II, Seçkin, Ankara 2021. |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Eugene Volokh: Akademik Metinler Nasıl Yazılır? Hukukçular İçin Rehber, trans. Ertuğrul Uzun, Tekin, 2019. Robert A. Day: Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Yayımlanır?, trans. Gülay Aşkar Altay, Tübitak 1986. |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | ||
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
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30
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| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project |
1
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30
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| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm | ||
| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
2
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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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
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3
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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 |
14
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4
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56
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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 |
1
|
35
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35
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
1
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35
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35
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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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51
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51
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| Total |
225
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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 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest