Faculty of Law · Law · Undergraduate
ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tahsin Furkan ÇİÇEK
Course Objective
This course aims to give an overview of international arbitration and its difference from other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. On completion of this course, the student should be able to understand the complex legal framework applicable to arbitration.
Course Content
This course provides an introduction to the field of international commercial arbitration, which has become the default means of settling international disputes. The course will comprise of five main topics: (1) an introduction to the field of international commercial arbitration; (2) the agreement to arbitrate; (3) the arbitrators; (4) the arbitration process; and (5) the arbitral award.
Course Learning Outcomes
- To have the intorductory knowledge of arbitration law.
Teaching Methods
Expression
Assessment & Evaluation
Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 10 | 4 | 40 |
| Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Commercial Arbitration as a Dispute Resolution Mechanism Arbitration v. Other Alternative Dispute Settlement Mechanisms Arbitration v. National courts Forms of Arbitration: Institutional vs. Ad hoc Special Types of Arbitration | The related topics shall be read from the obligatory sources |
| 2 | Procedural Framework and Sources National Arbitration Laws International Treaties Arbitration Rules: ICC The Turkish International Arbitration Law | The related topics shall be read from the obligatory sources |
| 3 | Arbitration Agreement Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements | The related topics shall be read from the obligatory sources |
| 4 | Negotiating and Drafting an Arbitration Clause | The related topics shall be read from the obligatory sources |
| 5 | Negotiating and Drafting an Arbitration Clause | The related topics shall be read from the obligatory sources |
| 6 | Week of Examinations | Ara Sınav |
| 7 | Arbitrability and Public Policy Confidentiality | The related topics shall be read from the obligatory sources |
| 8 | Arbitration Procedure Arbitral Tribunal: Establishment and Organization Appointment of Arbitrators: Expertise, Language, Nationality | The related topics shall be read from the obligatory sources |
| 9 | The Conduct of Proceedings Applicable Law to Arbitration Procedure (Lex loci Arbitri) Applicable Law to Substance | The related topics shall be read from the obligatory sources |
| 10 | Hearings Taking of Evidences | The related topics shall be read from the obligatory sources |
| 11 | Arbitral Award Challenges to the Arbitral Award Request for Correction, Additional Award | The related topics shall be read from the obligatory sources |
| 12 | Setting Aside of the Award Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards | The related topics shall be read from the obligatory sources |
| 13 | Review and Revision of the Semester | The related topics shall be read from the obligatory sources |
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