Faculty of Law · Law · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The objective of this course is to analyze the first part of the general provisions of the Turkish Law of Obligations within the framework of jurisprudence and literature. The course focuses mainly on the law of contracts, not least formation of contracts, representation, validity, interpretation and content of contracts, law of tort and unjust enrichment.
Course Content
In this course, systematics of Code of Obligations, sources of debt and debtor-creditor relationships, liability, basis of debtor-creditor relationships, debts arising from legal transactions and in particular from contracts, standard terms and conditions, representation, characteristics and types of contracts, effects and consequences following contract formation, adaptation of contracts to the new conditions will be studied. In addition, obligations in tort and obligations deriving from unjust enrichment will be covered.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Student defines sources of obligations.
- Student defines the term of obligation.
- Student defines arising by obligations contract. And he/she comprehends provisions about contracts (conclusion of the contract, form of contract, terms of the contract, defect in consent, agency, etc.)
- Student defines obligations in tort.
- Student defines obligations deriving from Unjust Enrichment.
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 5 | 80 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Law of Obligations, Sources of Obligations | Related chapters of the books listed below |
| 2 | Sources of Obligations, Establishment of Contracts | Related chapters of the books listed below |
| 3 | Freedom of Contracts and Validity of Contracts (Form Requirements) | Related chapters of the books listed below |
| 4 | Validity of Contracts (Capacity, Mandatory Rules, Personality Rights, Good Morals and Public Order, Simulated Contracts, Impossibility) | Related chapters of the books listed below |
| 5 | General Terms and Conditions | Related chapters of the books listed below |
| 6 | Interpretation of Contracts, Filling in the Gaps Thereof and Invalidity | Related chapters of the books listed below |
| 7 | Representation/Agency | Related chapters of the books listed below |
| 8 | Midterm Examination | Midterm Examination |
| 9 | Tort Law | Related chapters of the books listed below |
| 10 | Tort Law | Related chapters of the books listed below |
| 11 | Unjust Enrichment | Related chapters of the books listed below |
| 12 | Unjust Enrichment | Related chapters of the books listed below |
| 13 | Performance of Obligations, Place of Performance and Time of Performance | Related chapters of the books listed below |
| 14 | Performance of Obligations | Related chapters of the books listed below |
| 15 | Default of creditor | Related chapters of the books listed below |
| 16 | Final Examination | Final Examination |