The main subjects of this course are as follows: the determination of the legal statute of the motion pictures and other audiovisual works (TV shows and films, TV games and other TV programs based on formats, audiovisual advertisements and music videos, etc.) according to Turkish Law and comparative law, the display of main problems relating to statute of authorship on motion pictures and other audiovisual works, the analysis of some contract types such as ‘the contract of production' or ‘the contract of license'.
This course is jointly offered by Istanbul Bilgi University and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). It is intended to explain the basic principles of international copyright law and introduce the international treaties, as well as recent developments and trends in the area of international copyright. It also covers the role of WIPO in the worldwide protection of copyright. The course consists of ten substantive modules on the Berne Convention, TRIPS Agreement and the WIPO Copyright Treaty, Enforcement Issues, Related Rights, Collective Management of Rights and Copyright on the Internet.
The course modules will be taught online and discussions will take place both online and during three-hour classroom seminars that will be held once a month (four times). Course material and electronic discussion forums will be provided by the WIPO Academy. The course will be given in English. Students taking the course will need access to a computer with sound card and internet access. Course assessment will be done by essay-type final exam and/or paper submissions in English.
The course is recommended to students who have previously taken a basic Copyright Law course.
Law is a field of interest which regulates the human relations that may appear in different forms. In the light of this fact, the aim of this course is to scrutinize the conceptual and institutional framework of law. In this context, it is surely significant to obtain knowledge about the technical means and methods of law and skills regarding their effective use. But, it is also important to take into account the position of law in a wider context and with a special comparative emphasis on methods which are used by the social sciences and the natural sciences. The major topics in this course for students who are at the initial stage of their legal education are analysis of the larger framework of law and its effect on social life in general and in the relations of daily life.
Law is a field of interest which regulates the human relations that may appear in different forms. In the light of this fact, the aim of this course is to scrutinize the conceptual and institutional framework of law. In this context, it is surely significant to obtain knowledge about the technical means and methods of law and skills regarding their effective use. But, it is also important to take into account the position of law in a wider context and with a special comparative emphasis on methods which are used by the social sciences and the natural sciences. The major topics in this course for students who are at the initial stage of their legal education are analysis of the larger framework of law and its effect on social life in general and in the relations of daily life.
English for Academic Purposes I is a course designed to develop the academic language and academic skills needed by students in order to be successful in their respective departments. Students will be guided through the various stages of writing, including planning, researching and collecting and organizing information. Students will be working with semi-authentic to authentic academic texts. The course aims to introduce efficient reading strategies to cope with such texts as well as to increase students' confidence and comprehensibility when delivering information in an academic setting. Academic writing, listening, speaking and reading skills development will be emphasized in the course. Additionally, students' skills in test-taking, paraphrasing, summarizing and note-taking will be developed.
English for Academic Purposes II is a course designed to further develop and expand upon the academic language skills needed by students in order to be successful in their academic departments. Students will be guided through the various stages of writing, including planning, researching and collecting and organizing information. Students will be working with semi-authentic to authentic academic texts. The course aims to introduce efficient reading strategies to cope with such texts as well as to increase students' confidence and comprehensibility when delivering information in an academic setting. Academic writing, listening, speaking and reading skills development will be emphasized in the course. Additionally, students' skills in paraphrasing, summarizing and note-taking will be further developed.
Advocacy Skills and Moot Practice is designed to guide students through skills needed to participate in leading moot competitions such as Philip C. Jessup, Willem C. Vis, and EMC2 WTO. The skills will include applying advanced research methods, drafting legal arguments, and oral presentation skills. You will be instructed on the format and procedures of each of the moots.
The aim of the course is to analyze international public order and its legal basis. In this context, different aspects of world public order and their impact on law-making are also emphasized. Major topics in this course are sources and characteristics of international law and the jurisdiction of the state over its territory and its limitations. Specifically, international legal personality, statehood and recognition, sources of international law, customary international law and the law of treaties will be studied in depth. It is quite possible to access many legal resources for this course through the Internet.
The aim of the course is to analyze international public order and its legal basis. In this context, different aspects of world public order and their impact on law-making are also emphasized. Major topics in this course are sources and characteristics of international law and the jurisdiction of the state over its territory and its limitations. Specifically, international organizations the United Nations, peaceful settlement of disputes, maintenance of international peace and security and the law of the sea will be studied in depth. It is quite possible to access many legal resources for this course through the Internet.
The basic question of Philosophy of Law is ontological: “What is law?”. In this course, methods of acquiring knowledge on law and the relationship of law with other universes of thought and praxis are evaluated. Problems of existence (the formation and adoption of normative order) and language (indeterminacy–determinacy of law): the elements of law as a system (norms and principles) and its relations (the relationships of normative systems with each other) and, finally, the problem of value (natural law within the context of justice and freedom) are concentrated on and discussed. These discussions are evaluated in their contexts in the history of thought, with chronological leaps and special focus on contemporary thought.
This course aims at understanding law through sociology and evaluating the impacts of law in sociology. The relationship of law and society, especially the institutionalization of law within the complex structures of modern society, is the basic subject of the course. The course also develops and brings forth different points of view and solutions to problems about the profile and praxis of law in society. The discussions and research in these contexts produce a dynamic and living image of law in the eyes of the student.
The aim of this course is to explore substantive International Human Rights Law as well as international human rights monitoring mechanisms. In this regard, the main focus of the course will be the European Convention on Human Rights, as well as the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights. Discussion of the current national and international human rights issues will also be part of the course.
This course will explore legal issues in connection with freedom of expression and speech, right of privacy and libel. This course will explore the intellectual property law, with special reference to copyright law in relation to media production and distribution together with ethical issues. Students will investigate and analyze a number of legal issues in connection with media production and distribution through case studies and current practice.
The aim of the course is to give a general comprehension about labor law and social security law to use as a social technician in the filed. Basic concepts and principles of labor law and social security law; rights and obligations of labor contract; basic concepts and principles of collective labor law; unionization; concept of social security law; Turkish social security law and branches of social insurances and related issues will be approached.
In this course, sports law, which is the foundation of the sports world and the rules that hold these structures together, will be explained in the size of sports management. The concept of sports law throughout the course, the basic elements of sports law, the structure and functioning of national and international sports organizations, sports jurisdiction and Sports Arbitration Court, the status and transfers of professional athletes, fight against doping and WADA, sports The legal dimensions of sponsorship and similar topics will be processed and practical lessons will be made through decision studies.
This course aims to obtain the required legal knowledge to understand, regulate, manage and direct activities constituting Tourism Legislation and to know its basic factors and comprehend them so as to discuss effectively.
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the essential concepts of law, enabling them to grasp the role of law in human societies. On completion of this course, students should have developed the necessary skills for legal analyses, legal research and problem solving. Topics will include the basic concepts and institutions of law, theories of legal interpretations, the main branches of law, sources of Turkish law and the Turkish legal system.
The course is designed to cover theoretical issues that underlie the discipline of financial accounting, as well as some practical consequences of these issues. The course integrates both traditional and contemporary issues in accounting. Also examined are the framework for national and international accounting standard-setting and various accounting issues, including but not limited to: introduction to theory, overview of the history of accounting theory, historical cost and alternative concepts of income – current cost accounting, positive accounting theory, standard setting and conceptual framework, fair value accounting and the uniform accounting system of Turkey.
The aim of the course is to teach students the international financial reporting standards which have been adopted by an ever increasing number of countries throughout the world and which have regained importance in Turkey by translation of those standards into Turkish and by the new Turkish Commercial Law.
The course provides information about the taxation of companies in accordance with the prevailing tax laws. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have grasped the following subjects: tax liability, exemptions, relief, computation and declaration of the tax liability, tax payments and transfer pricing.
Consent : Except students from following programme Accounting and Auditing, Accounting and Auditing (without thesis), Banking and Finance, Banking and Finance (without thesis), Banking and Finance Online (without thesis)
Research methods is concerned with solving problems, investigating relationships and building a body of knowledge. The course provides the research process, by focusing on actual choices made in the conduct of research projects, together with a realistic perception. It also helps students to publish their findings in the related field using their knowledge of research tools and methods. The goal of the unit may be summarized as an understanding of contemporary research ideas, an awareness of alternative research methods and an appreciation of the ethical constraints of research. The course begins with an overview of theory and research concepts, developing the hypotheses, data collection and analysis, experimental research, survey research, fieldwork, archival research and turning research into publications.
Students who takes this course will learn about prevention of functional anatomy of the masticatory system and chewing system disorders and teach necessary to remedy the ideal occlusion.
The aim of this course is introduce to students to ergonomics in dentistry and to provide information about the responsibilities and the purpose of the ergonomic dentistry.