ADM4471 LAW OF OBLIGATIONS
| Course Code: | 3104471 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Political Science and Public Adm. |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ASUMAN GÖKSEL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will learn:
• The fundamental concepts and principles of the law of obligations, including the sources of obligations, such as contracts, torts, and unjust enrichment
• The legal framework governing contractual obligations, including the formation, interpretation, performance, and termination of contracts
• The legal consequences of breach of contract, including the remedies available to the aggrieved party, such as damages, specific performance, and rescission
Course Content
This course is an evaluation of sources of obligations such as contracts, torts and unjust enrichment. It studies contractual obligations with regard to their effects, performance and termination as well as some cases to clarify the discussed topics. The course will begin by exploring the fundamental concepts and principles of the law of obligations, including the sources of obligations, the nature and classification of obligations, and the relationship between the law of obligations and other areas of law, such as property law and family law. The course will then examine the legal framework governing contractual obligations, including the formation, interpretation, performance, and termination of contracts, and the legal consequences of breach of contract, such as damages, specific performance, and rescission. The course will also analyze the principles and rules governing tort liability, including the elements of negligence, strict liability, and intentional torts, and the defenses available to the tortfeasor, such as contributory negligence and assumption of risk. The course will explore the concept of unjust enrichment and the legal principles governing the restitution of benefits obtained at the expense of another, including the elements of unjust enrichment, the types of restitutionary remedies, and the defenses available to the defendant. Throughout the course, students will engage with real-world cases and disputes to clarify and illustrate the legal principles and concepts discussed in the course, and to develop their skills in legal analysis and problem-solving. The course will also emphasize the importance of critical thinking and effective communication in the study and practice of the law of obligations.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
• Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of the law of obligations, including the sources of obligations, such as contracts, torts, and unjust enrichment, and their relationship to other areas of law
• Examine the principles and rules governing tort liability, including the elements of negligence, strict liability, and intentional torts, and the defenses available to the tortfeasor, such as contributory negligence and assumption of risk
• Evaluate the concept of unjust enrichment and the legal principles governing the restitution of benefits obtained at the expense of another, including the elements of unjust enrichment, the types of restitutionary remedies, and the defenses available to the defendant
• Apply the law of obligations to real-world cases and disputes, and use case studies to clarify and illustrate the legal principles and concepts discussed in the course
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in analyzing and resolving legal issues and disputes in the context of the law of obligations
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Ability to reach the information they need in their daily lives, and to interpret it | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Being in command of the basic concepts of law | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Understanding the political, economical, and social transformations that occur in a wide range of areas including local and international levels | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Defining and solving problems encountered in political, social, and economic life | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Being conscious, effective and rational citizens who can comprehend the transformations taking place in Turkey and in the world today | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Being professionals who can operate as productive participants in any public organization | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Having the knowledge about how public organizations function and how their decision making processes and mechanisms work | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Developing original solutions to the problems faced in relation to their own area of interest | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Critical thinking ability | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Being in command of the interdisciplinary approaches | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution