GYP-101 Popular Culture and Communication

The concept of culture, mass culture, consumer culture, the development of the concept of popular culture, audience/viewership, popularity, globalization and popular culture, the concept of entertainment and lifestyles, food and beverages, popular icons and the concept of fame, fashion and identity, the music industry, popular culture and the sports industry, news, TV series, cartoons, language, and critical approaches to popular culture are covered.

RKT-101 Introduction to University Life

RKT-101 helps students gain a general understanding of university life and, more specifically, Çağ University. It serves as an orientation course for new students and includes various activities. RKT-101 is a 1-credit course that applies to all students.

RKT-102 Career Planning

The Career Planning course aims to raise students’ awareness of the importance of career planning during their preparation for the business world by introducing them to different industries and their requirements. The course helps students discover their personal competencies and correctly understand the expectations of the business world, guiding them in developing their knowledge and skills in alignment with industry requirements.

TUR-103 Turkish Language I

In Turkish Language I, the definition and characteristics of language, the relationship between language and culture, the classification of languages, the historical development of the Turkish language, its place among world languages, Turkey Turkish, the history and studies of the Turkish Language Association, phonetics, phonetic changes in Turkish, spelling rules, punctuation, and writing conventions are discussed.

TUR-104 Turkish Language II

Turkish Language II focuses on oral and written expression exercises, including presentations, novels, short stories, essays, poetry, compositions, magazine and newspaper reviews, book analyses, spelling and punctuation rules, sentence elements, sentence types, expression disorders, composition knowledge, types of written expression, opinion essays, types of oral expression, and prepared/unprepared speaking activities.

GYP-105 Life in the Universe

The birth and evolution of the Universe, the Milky Way, the Solar System, and Earth; Earth as a celestial body; the definition of life as we know it; the chemical and structural foundations of life; the definition of DNA and its role in evolution; the evolution of life and the emergence of intelligence as an evolutionary advantage; conditions for the emergence of life on a planet or other celestial bodies; the Goldilocks hypothesis; conditions in other star systems; the Drake equation; the search for extraterrestrial and intelligent life (SETI) research, findings, messages sent to the stars, and the physical foundations and challenges of space travel.

ENG-107 Professional English I

Professional English I is designed to help students use their reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills effectively in academic activities within their field.

GYP-107 Diction

Diction focuses on proper speech, effective speaking, interpretation and creativity in literature, and transforming speech into an art form.

ECO-108 Economics

The Economics course covers the subject and principles of economics, economic analysis and types of analysis, demand, supply, and price determination in perfect competition markets, elasticity, consumer and producer surplus, public economics, cost concepts, firm equilibrium, market structures including monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly. Additionally, topics such as gross national product, national income, multiplier analysis, price levels, production and economic growth, savings, investment, the financial system, employment, types of unemployment, the role and functions of money in the economy, banks, money supply, inflation, foreign economic relations, and the impact of monetary and fiscal policies on aggregate demand and supply are discussed.

ENG-108 Professional English II

Professional English II is designed to help students use their reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills effectively in academic activities within their field.

GYP-112 Theatre

Theatre course covers fundamental aspects of drama, acting, and stage performance.

GYP-113 Gender Studies

The course covers fundamental concepts related to gender studies, feminism, gender and human rights, gender and children, gender and adolescence, gender and family, gender and media, gender and violence, gender and language, gender and discourse, gender and religion, gender in music, sports, and fashion, gender in business life, and recommendations for preventing gender inequality.

BIL-115 Introduction to Computer, Information Management, and Security

An introductory course on computer science, information management, and cybersecurity fundamentals.

LAW-115 Introduction to Law

The Introduction to Law course covers fundamental legal concepts, rights, law, equity, justice, and legal distinctions.

GYP-117 Health Sociology

The course examines health from a sociological perspective, focusing on its relationship with society, institutions, and policies.

GYP-118 Political History

An overview of key political events, ideologies, and transformations in world history.

GYP-119 Film Genres

An introduction to different film genres, their characteristics, and their impact on culture and society.

LAW-121 Civil Law I

Civil Law I covers the concept of civil law, personal status issues, the beginning and end of personality, personality protection, legal capacity, and the distinction between natural and legal persons.

LAW-122 Civil Law II

Civil Law II covers engagement, marriage, marriage eligibility, marriage impediments, annulment of marriage, general consequences of marriage, property regimes in marriage, contractual property regimes, divorce, parentage, legal relationships between parents and children, guardianship, and adoption.

LAW-123 Constitutional Law I

Constitutional Law I examines the concept of the constitution, political power, constituent power, constitutional adjudication, judicial review of laws, elements of the state, theories on the origin of the state, forms of government, the theory of separation of powers, government systems based on separation of powers, democracy theory, types of democracy, elections, electoral systems, political parties, fundamental rights, and freedoms.

LAW-124 Constitutional Law II

Constitutional Law II summarizes constitutional developments during the Ottoman and Republican periods, analyzes the fundamental principles of the Republic of Turkey, the system of fundamental rights and freedoms, and the structure and functioning of the state's fundamental organs (legislative, executive, and judiciary), as well as constitutional adjudication.

LAW-127 Legal History

This course examines legal systems applied in different historical periods from a comparative and historical perspective. Topics include pre-Islamic Turkish legal practices, Islamic law, customary law in the Ottoman Empire, legal codification movements during the Tanzimat period, and legislative developments in the Republican era. The course aims to help students develop a deep historical understanding of legal issues.

LAW-137 Legal Methodology

This course teaches the necessary methods for identifying and analyzing legal problems. It also focuses on applying professional legal knowledge methodically throughout legal education. The course covers legal sources, research methods, legal problems and solutions, seminar and thesis preparation, as well as legal language and communication. Unlike traditional lecture-based courses, this course encourages active student participation.

LAW-138 Ethics

The Ethics course covers the concept of ethics, professional ethics, rules governing social life (religion, morality, law, and etiquette), legal ethics, its characteristics, areas of application, and the relationships between ethics, morality, justice, and law.

LAW-141 Judicial Organization

This course examines the concept of the judiciary, its importance and functions, an overview of the Turkish judicial system, and different branches of jurisdiction, including constitutional, civil, administrative, election, financial, and dispute resolution courts. It also explores the principles governing the judiciary, the role of judicial actors, and the structure of enforcement institutions.

LAW-143 Law and Literature

The course explores the relationship between law and literature, analyzing legal themes in literary works and discussing the legal and ethical dilemmas presented in literature.

PSY-143 Psychology of Behavior

This course examines fundamental psychological theories of behavior, decision-making processes, and their relevance to legal and social contexts.

LAW-144 Social Psychology

The course defines social psychology, explores research methods and key theories in the field, and discusses topics such as social perception, self-concept, cognitive dissonance, attitudes, prejudice, social influence, obedience, prosocial behavior, interpersonal relationships, gender, and aggression.

LAW-146 Critical Thinking

This course introduces basic and advanced levels of thinking, including critical thinking (inductive and deductive reasoning, evaluative thinking), creative thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and metacognition. Students engage in exercises and activities to develop their thinking skills.

TAR-201 Atatürk’s Principles and History of Revolutions I

This course covers the strategy of the Turkish Revolution, the fall of the Ottoman Empire, factors leading to the Turkish Revolution, modernization movements in the 19th century Ottoman Empire, internal and external events leading to the empire’s disintegration, ideological movements, World War I, the signing of the Armistice of Mudros, occupations, reactions, national resistance organizations, and the first steps toward the national struggle, including the organization of congresses.

TAR-202 Atatürk’s Principles and History of Revolutions II

This course explores the proclamation of the Republic, key figures and leaders of the revolution, constitutional solutions to issues from the Lausanne Conference, the Turkish Republic’s participation in international organizations and treaties, multi-party attempts, domestic and foreign policies, social, legal, economic, cultural, and military developments, Atatürk’s principles (Kemalism), and Turkey’s international policy of “Peace at Home, Peace in the World.”

ENG-207 Professional English III

Professional English III is designed to improve students’ reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills for academic and professional use.

ENG-208 Professional English IV

Professional English IV further enhances students’ English proficiency in academic and legal contexts.

LAW-209 Financial Law I

This course introduces financial concepts, the scope of financial law, interdisciplinary relations, approaches and objectives, the public sector, public services, public expenditures, public revenues, taxation theories, the modern tax system, the budgeting process in Turkey, budget characteristics and principles, and stages of budgeting.

LAW-210 Financial Law II

This course covers local government finance, municipal organizations, public economic enterprises, state borrowing and its management, fiscal policy goals and tools, taxation in fiscal policy, the role of public expenditures in economic stability, automatic stabilizers, fiscal policy management, international public revenue and expenditure policies, and international fiscal policy.

LAW-218 International Law II

This course covers state recognition, rights and obligations of states, state responsibility towards foreigners, maritime law, dispute resolution, jurisdiction, and air and space law.

LAW-221 International Law I

International Law I examines the definition of international law, the relationship between states and other legal entities, the sources of international law, and international treaties.

LAW-233 Criminal Law (General Provisions) I

The course covers fundamental principles of criminal law, sources of criminal law, application of criminal codes in terms of time, place, and person, general theories of crime, distinction between crime and misdemeanors, elements of crime (legal, material, and moral), concepts of intent and negligence, unlawfulness, and justification defenses.

LAW-240 Criminal Law (General Provisions) II

This course covers criminal liability, incapacity, types of penalties, mitigating and aggravating factors, attempts, participation in crime, concurrence of offenses, recidivism, individualization of penalties, statute of limitations, parole, pardon, and the consequences of criminal convictions.

LAW-241 Law of Obligations (General Provisions) I

This course examines general provisions of the Turkish Code of Obligations (Articles 1–182), contractual obligations, and related legal concepts and institutions.

LAW-242 Law of Obligations (General Provisions) II

The course covers tort liability, unjust enrichment, various types of torts, negligence, strict liability doctrines, and their legal analysis.

LAW-243 Administrative Law I

This course covers sources of administrative law, the concept of the state, the position of administrative law within public law, administrative organization, central and decentralized administration, public services, public interest, independent administrative authorities, administrative supervision, public property, and expropriation procedures.

LAW-244 Administrative Law II

The course covers administrative contracts, build-operate-transfer models, administrative authorities’ powers of oversight, the rule of law, judicial review, state liability, administrative judicial institutions, procedures for filing annulment and full remedy actions, and review of administrative decisions.

LAW-245 American and British Law

This course examines the general principles of American and British law, focusing on contract law and the fundamental principles of tort liability through case law analysis.

LAW-247 Labor Rights as Human Rights

The course explores labor rights within the framework of international treaties and institutions, emphasizing their significance as fundamental human rights.

LAW-248 Communication Law

This course introduces the fundamental concepts and institutions of communication law, along with relevant legal regulations in the field.

LAW-250 Forensic Psychology

Forensic Psychology covers topics such as crime and punishment, criminal and legal responsibility, criminology, violence, abuse, criminal profiling, and their application in legal contexts.

LAW-251 Law and Debate

This course aims to equip students with the fundamental skills to initiate and sustain debates effectively in public settings. Discussions will focus on current legal and political issues.

LAW-252 Criminology

Criminology is a scientific discipline that examines crime, criminals, and their social, psychological, and economic contexts. The course aims to provide students with an understanding of criminal behavior, the causes of crime, offender psychology, and crime prevention strategies.

ENG-307 Communication Skills in Law I

This course focuses on improving students’ listening and comprehension skills in legal contexts. It uses textbooks and supplementary materials to help students develop their ability to express themselves in English.

ENG-308 Communication Skills in Law II

A continuation of ENG-307, this course further develops students’ listening, speaking, and comprehension skills in legal English.

LAW-311 Law of Obligations (Special Provisions) I

This course covers specific obligations and contract types regulated under the Turkish Code of Obligations, including unnamed contracts, composite contracts, and mixed contracts. It focuses on transfer obligations such as sales, barter, donation, and usage rights contracts, including lease agreements, financial leasing, and loans.

LAW-313 Criminal Law (Special Provisions) I

This course examines crimes against public morality and family order, including sexual offenses, offenses against personal liberty, and crimes against property. Specific topics include homicide, assault, defamation, theft, fraud, embezzlement, and extortion.

LAW-314 Criminal Law (Special Provisions) II

A continuation of LAW-313, this course covers crimes related to public morality, offenses against individuals (such as homicide, bodily harm, and threats), property crimes, and their legal consequences.

LAW-315 Civil Procedure Law I

This course differentiates between civil and criminal proceedings, explains the structure of courts, general and special courts, trial procedures, judicial hierarchy, the duties and authorities of courts, procedural requirements, and evidentiary rules in civil trials.

LAW-316 Civil Procedure Law II

This course focuses on oral trial procedures, special procedural conditions, appeal processes, final judgments, retrial, special courts, and arbitration.

LAW-317 Property Law I

The course introduces the concept of property law, the principle of numerus clausus, ownership rights, limited real rights, and the restrictive nature of property law. It examines the protection of ownership rights and legal remedies available to owners.

LAW-318 Property Law II

This course covers real estate ownership, movable property ownership, termination of ownership, limited real rights, possession, mortgages, real burdens, land registry, and their legal implications.

LAW-320 Law of Obligations (Special Provisions) II

This course examines various types of contracts, their formation, validity, and key characteristics. It includes discussions on contracts such as sales, barter, donation, lease agreements, financial leasing, service contracts, construction agreements, publishing contracts, agency agreements, commission contracts, credit letters, and guarantees.

LAW-324 Commercial Law II (Company Law)

The course covers the legal framework governing companies in Turkish law, the general concept of companies, elements of corporate relationships, different types of companies, and the legal distinctions between general partnerships, joint-stock companies, and limited liability companies.

LAW-325 Commercial Law I (Commercial Enterprise Law)

This course examines the concept of a commercial enterprise, the definition and legal status of traders, the consequences of being a trader, trademark law, and unfair competition.

LAW-333 Statistics

This course introduces basic statistical concepts, frequency distributions, tabular and graphical representations of data, measures of central tendency, variability, probability theory, standard scores, cross-tabulations, and basic statistical formulas.

LAW-335 Juristic Psychology

Juristic Psychology explores the relationship between psychology and law, focusing on criminal behavior, criminal justice institutions, judicial decision-making, witness testimony, victimology, and the application of psychological principles in the legal system.

LAW-337 History of Civilization

This course examines the evolution of civilizations from ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome to modern societies, including cultural, economic, and political developments.

LAW-341 International Trade Law

The course covers foreign exchange and monetary regulations, international trade and investment laws, import-export regulations, foreign credit transactions, and legal frameworks governing international trade relations.

LAW-343 Administrative Judiciary

This course examines administrative judicial systems, the scope and limits of judicial review, the structure and functioning of administrative courts, jurisdictional disputes, annulment and compensation lawsuits, and judicial remedies.

LAW-345 International Security Law

The course covers the concept of security in international relations and law, key global security issues, and emerging security challenges in the international arena.

LAW-351 Law of Notification (Service of Process Law)

The course examines the importance and function of legal notifications, types of notifications, recipients, service on legal entities, failure of service, public announcements, and the consequences of invalid service.

LAW-353 Tax Law

This course introduces fundamental concepts of tax law, sources of tax law, principles of taxation, taxpayer rights and obligations, assessment procedures, tax liability, tax penalties, tax disputes, and resolution methods.

LAW-355 Sociology of Law

The course analyzes law as a social institution, its function within society, and its relationship with other social structures. Topics include legal norms, social stratification, social control, conflict resolution, and the role of law in social change.

LAW-357 EU Law

This course explores the foundational treaties of the European Union, EU legal framework, institutions, judicial processes, and the relationship between EU law and national legal systems.

LAW-358 Consumer Law

Consumer Law examines key principles of consumer protection under Turkish and EU regulations, focusing on consumer rights, misleading advertisements, defective goods, unfair contract terms, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

LAW-359 Human Rights

The course explores the meaning and historical development of human rights, human rights theories, international human rights monitoring mechanisms, the European Court of Human Rights, non-discrimination principles, freedom of expression, freedom of association, religious freedoms, voting rights, education rights, minority rights, and human rights protection in the EU.

LAW-360 Turkish Tax System

This course provides an overview of the Turkish tax system, including the general structure of taxation, the economic effects of taxes, and an evaluation of tax policies.

LAW-361 Alternative Dispute Resolution

The course covers the concept and history of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), advantages of ADR methods, negotiation and mediation techniques, arbitration, international arbitration rules (UNCITRAL, ICC, ICSID), mediation in international private law, and the enforcement of mediation agreements. It also includes an overview of ADR practices in Turkey, including voluntary and mandatory mediation in commercial and labor disputes.

LAW-362 Philosophy of Law

This course explores fundamental questions in legal philosophy, such as "What is law?" and "What is the source of law?" It examines different schools of thought, including natural law, legal positivism, and critical legal studies. Discussions include the works of key legal philosophers from Ancient Greece to the modern era, the impact of monotheistic religions on legal traditions, the development of modern legal positivism, and critiques of legal liberalism, including Marxist and feminist legal theories.

LAW-366 Human Rights and ECHR Case Law

The course covers the historical development of human rights law, fundamental human rights instruments, national and international human rights protection mechanisms, and judicial and non-judicial enforcement bodies. A significant focus is given to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), including its application procedures and case law.

LAW-368 General Public Law

This course introduces the origins and development of the state and fundamental human rights. It discusses major political and legal theories about state organization, sovereignty, and constitutional principles. The course also examines the historical evolution of fundamental rights and freedoms, as well as national and international legal frameworks for their protection.

LAW-370 Constitutional Adjudication

This course examines the judicial review of laws, constitutional adjudication mechanisms, the Turkish Constitutional Court, principles of constitutional interpretation, limits of judicial review, constitutional complaints, and the role of constitutional courts in democratic governance.

LAW-372 Health Law

This course covers the legal framework governing healthcare services, patients' rights, medical malpractice, bioethics, and comparative legal perspectives on health law at national and international levels.

KUD-402 Moot Court

This course involves simulated court proceedings where students take on the roles of judges, attorneys, or prosecutors in a mock trial setting. The objective is to provide practical experience in legal argumentation and advocacy.

LAW-404 Commercial Law IV (Maritime and Insurance Law)

The course examines maritime law concepts, ship ownership, ship management, carrier liability, bill of lading, and international conventions on maritime transport. It also covers insurance law, including general insurance principles, types of insurance contracts, and liability issues.

LAW-405 Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law I

This course introduces fundamental concepts of enforcement law, different types of enforcement proceedings, and the procedural steps in debt collection and asset seizure.

LAW-406 Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law II

The course covers special enforcement procedures, such as promissory note enforcement and eviction of leased properties, as well as bankruptcy and debt restructuring laws in Turkey.

ENG-407 Legal Terminology I

The course introduces fundamental legal terms, sources of law, legal systems worldwide, and the main divisions of law (public law and private law). It also covers basic legal terminology used in different legal disciplines.

LAW-407 Criminal Procedure Law I

This course examines the meaning, historical development, and sources of criminal procedure law, pre-trial investigation procedures, rights and duties of judicial actors, the rights of the accused, and precautionary measures such as detention and search warrants.

ENG-408 Legal Terminology II

A continuation of ENG-407, this course delves deeper into legal terminology across various fields of law, enhancing students’ proficiency in legal English.

LAW-408 Criminal Procedure Law II

This course focuses on judicial procedures, trial processes, special procedural rules, the rights of victims and defendants, judicial decisions, and appeal mechanisms.

LAW-409 Labor and Social Security Law I

The course covers fundamental concepts of labor law, employment contracts, workers' rights, trade unions, and collective bargaining agreements.

LAW-410 Labor and Social Security Law II

This course focuses on social security law, including the legal framework for social insurance, types of social security benefits, and employer obligations.

LAW-421 Commercial Law III (Negotiable Instruments Law)

This course covers the legal characteristics and functions of negotiable instruments, including promissory notes, checks, and bills of exchange, as well as their issuance, transfer, endorsement, and legal consequences of non-payment.

LAW-423 Private International Law I

The course examines the general principles of private international law, sources of international law, conflict of laws, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, and nationality law.

LAW-424 Private International Law II

A continuation of LAW-423, this course covers legal issues related to jurisdiction, international family law, cross-border disputes, and international commercial transactions.

LAW-428 International Criminal Law

This course explores the historical development of international criminal law, international criminal tribunals, and crimes under international jurisdiction, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

LAW-429 International Commercial Disputes and Arbitration

The course provides an overview of international commercial arbitration, including legal frameworks, arbitration procedures, recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards, and international conventions governing arbitration.

LAW-443 Forensic Medicine

This course covers forensic investigations, medical evidence in legal cases, cause of death determination, forensic pathology, injury analysis, criminal profiling, and medico-legal ethics.

LAW-445 Legal Clinics

Legal Clinics provide law students with practical training by engaging in real-life legal cases under supervision. The course emphasizes hands-on learning and interactive legal practice.

LAW-447 Political Psychology

The course explores the psychological theories of international politics, decision-making processes, leadership psychology, public opinion, and the role of identity and values in shaping political behavior.

LAW-449 Inheritance Law

The course provides an understanding of inheritance law, including testamentary dispositions, legal and appointed heirs, the transfer of inheritance, and legal procedures for estate distribution.

LAW-451 Moot Court

This practical course allows students to participate in mock trials, developing litigation skills in a courtroom setting.

LAW-452 Intellectual Property Law

This course examines intellectual property rights, trademarks, copyrights, patents, industrial designs, legal protections, infringement claims, and dispute resolution in IP law.

LAW-460 International Trade Law

The course covers international trade regulations, trade agreements, dispute resolution mechanisms, and legal frameworks governing global trade practices.

LAW-464 Mediation and Conciliation

The course covers negotiation, mediation, and conciliation as dispute resolution methods. It includes comparative analyses of different legal systems and practical applications in Turkey.

LAW-468 Attorney and Notary Law

This course examines the legal profession, professional ethics, the rights and obligations of attorneys, and the legal framework governing notaries.

LAW-470 International Arbitration Law

This course introduces key concepts of international commercial and investment arbitration, arbitration agreements, procedural rules, and enforcement of arbitral awards.

FACULTY OF LAW PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)

PO 1. Acquiring knowledge of legal methodology alongside sufficient theoretical knowledge to resolve legal disputes.

PO 2. Gaining a general understanding of national and international legal regulations, court precedents, and their applications in fundamental areas of law (e.g., Commercial Law, Tax Law, EU Law).

PO 3. Developing the ability to resolve unique legal problems in areas covered by the undergraduate program using acquired theoretical legal knowledge and legal methodology.

PO 4. Acquiring the ability to balance mutual rights and interests within the framework of an advanced sense of justice.

PO 5. Gaining the capacity to enhance and innovate positive law by utilizing insights from other disciplines (such as political science, economics, etc.).

PO 6. Developing teamwork skills through in-class activities, moot court exercises, courthouse practices, and other professional and academic visits, alongside individual academic success.

PO 7. Acquiring in-depth knowledge in specific areas of law through elective courses and adopting innovations in these fields.

PO 8. Gaining computer skills to collect and analyze research data and adopting technological advancements in legal studies.

PO 9. Acquiring a sufficient level of English to comprehend articles and books, interpret legal texts, analyze national and international judicial decisions, and express legal opinions.

PO 10. Developing oral and written communication skills.

PO 11. Internalizing universal ethical and cultural values while fostering awareness of environmental protection, occupational health, and safety.