Faculty of Business and Management Sciences · International Trade and Finance (English) · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The purpose of this course is to teach students foundations of commercial law in Turkey.
Course Content
Introduction to Turkish Commercial Law; Commercial Enterprise in Turkish Commercial Law; Commercial Matters, Commercial Provisions, Commercial Litigation; Traders; Assistants Of Traders; Commercial Books, Trade Registry, Open Account; Trade Name, Commercial Enterprise Name, Trademarks; Investment, Intellectual Property and Patent Rights; A Brief Introduction to Unfair Competition; Commercial Companies;Legal Framework of Company Merger and Takeover; Outbound Acquisitions of Turkish Companies; A Brief Introduction to Commercial Papers
Required Resources
Sabih Arkan (2011). Commercial Enterprise Law. Bank and Commercial Law Research Institute.
Prof. Dr. Fatih Bilgili, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ertan Demirkapı (2020). Commercial Law Knowledge, Ankara, Dora Publishing.
Recommended Resources
Sabih Arkan (2011). Commercial Enterprise Law. Bank and Commercial Law Research Institute.
Prof. Dr. Fatih Bilgili, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ertan Demirkapı (2020). Commercial Law Knowledge, Ankara, Dora Publishing.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to define the concepts of a commercial enterprise and a merchant and explain their legal consequences.
- Students will be able to identify the concept of commercial transactions and analyze the special provisions and consequences applied to them.
- Students will be able to define different types of commercial companies (such as joint-stock, limited liability, and general partnerships) and explain their establishment and operational processes.
- Students will be able to define the concept and types of negotiable instruments (such as promissory notes, bills of exchange, and checks) and explain their transfer and legal consequences.
- Students will be able to identify cases of unfair competition and analyze the importance and legal consequences of ethical principles in commercial activities.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| Midterm | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | The relevant section of the recommended textbook will be reviewed. |
| 2 | Commercial Enterprise | The relevant section of the recommended textbook will be reviewed. |
| 3 | Business transaction and its results | The relevant section of the recommended textbook will be reviewed. |
| 4 | Commercial Clauses Commercial Judgement | The relevant section of the recommended textbook will be reviewed. |
| 5 | The Title of Trader and the Consequences of Being a Trader | "The relevant section of the recommended textbook will be reviewed." |
| 6 | Trade Name, Business Name and Brand | The relevant section of the recommended textbook will be reviewed. |
| 7 | Unfair Competition | The relevant section of the recommended textbook will be reviewed. |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Commercial Books and Trade Register | The relevant section of the recommended textbook will be reviewed. |
| 10 | Merchant Assistants and Current Account | The relevant section of the recommended textbook will be reviewed. |
| 11 | Introduction to Corporate Law and Ordinary Company | The relevant section of the recommended textbook will be reviewed. |
| 12 | Limited Companies and Joint Stock Companies | The relevant section of the recommended textbook will be reviewed. |
| 13 | Introduction to Negotiable Instruments Law | The relevant section of the recommended textbook will be reviewed. |
| 14 | Bills, Bonds and Checks | The relevant section of the recommended textbook will be reviewed. |
| 15 | General repetition | The relevant section of the recommended textbook will be reviewed. |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |