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CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION in TURKISH and INTERNATIONAL LAW-Spring Semester3+037
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelSecond Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Sinan SEÇKİN
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Zeynep Feyza EKER AYHAN
Assistant(s)Research Assistant Merve İLDAN, Research Assistant Yağmur ASLAN
AimThe aim of this course is to compare out-of-court dispute resolution methods in Turkish law and international law and to learn the features and functioning of each of these methods.
Course ContentThis course contains; The Concept of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Its History and Advantages of Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods,Main Methods of ADR, Negotiation as an ADR Method,Principles of Negotiation, Different Approaches to Negotiation, Phases of Negotiation, Bargaining Models in Mediation,Mediation, History of Mediation, Main Features of Mediation- Advantages of Mediation, Mediation: Always the Best Option?, Mediation and other Methods of ADR, Mediation Strategies,Mediation in EU, US and some Other Legal Systems, UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules, ICC Rules on Mediation, ICSID Rules on Mediation,Mediation and Private International Law, Mediation Contract, Law to be Applied to Mediation Contract, Mediator Contract, Law to be Applied to Mediator Contract, Enforcement of Mediation Agreement,Mediation in Turkey, Legal Background and Legal Basis of Mediaton in Turkey, Core Principles of Turkish Mediation Law, Conduct and Termination of Mediation according to Turkish Mediation Law,Mandatory Mediation in Turkey, Peculiarities of Mandatory Mediation System, Mandatory Mediation of Commercial Disputes, Mandatory Mediation of Labor Disputes,Singapore Convention on Mediation, Provisions and Effects of Singapore Convention,Definition, characteristics, types and advantages of arbitration, examination of international arbitration, sources of international arbitration,Arbitration Agreement and the Law Applicable to that Agreement, Separability of Arbitration Agreement,Content and Preparation of the Request for Arbitration, Constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal, the Initial Phases of Arbitration and Preparation of the Terms of Reference and Procedural Timetable,Jurisdiction of the Arbitral Tribunal and Its Limits and Provisional Measures in International Arbitration,Recognition and Enforcement of the Arbitral Award and in that Regard the New York Convention, and Requirements for Enforcement and Grounds for Refusal of Enforcement Regulated Thereupon.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Explains the concept of alternative dispute resolution method in Turkish law and international law and the differences and similarities of these resolution methods.10, 16, 9A, E
Analyzes the concept of mediation and the advantages and disadvantages of the mediation method.10, 16, 9A, E
Discusses the provisions of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (the “Singapore Convention on Mediation"), which entered into force in Turkey on April 11, 2022.10, 16, 9A, E
Evaluates the concept of conciliation as one of the alternative resolution methods and the difference between this concept and other dispute resolution methods.10, 16, 9A, E
Distinguishes the concept of international arbitration and the advantages and disadvantages of international arbitration compared to other dispute resolution methods.10, 16, 9A, E
Clarifies the impact of lex arbitri on arbitration proceedings.10, 16, 9A, E
Lists the legal remedies that can be used against arbitral decisions in arbitration proceedings.10, 16, 9A, E
Determines the conditions for the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards within the framework of the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (New York Convention) and the provisions of Turkish Code of Private International and Procedural Law 10, 16, 9A, E
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1The Concept of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Its History and Advantages of Alternative Dispute Resolution MethodsReading the related chapter regarding the concept of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) its history and advantages of alternative dispute resolution methods
2Main Methods of ADR, Negotiation as an ADR MethodReading the related chapter regarding main methods of ADR, negotiation as an ADR method
3Principles of Negotiation, Different Approaches to Negotiation, Phases of Negotiation, Bargaining Models in MediationReading the related chapter regarding principles of negotiation, different approaches to negotiation, phases of negotiation, bargaining models in mediation
4Mediation, History of Mediation, Main Features of Mediation- Advantages of Mediation, Mediation: Always the Best Option?, Mediation and other Methods of ADR, Mediation StrategiesReading the related chapter regarding mediation, history of mediation, main features of mediation- advantages of mediation, mediation: always the best option?, mediation and other methods of adr, mediation strategies
5Mediation in EU, US and some Other Legal Systems, UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules, ICC Rules on Mediation, ICSID Rules on MediationReading the related chapter regarding Mediation in EU, US and some other legal systems, UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules, ICC Rules on Mediation, ICSID Rules on Mediation
6Mediation and Private International Law, Mediation Contract, Law to be Applied to Mediation Contract, Mediator Contract, Law to be Applied to Mediator Contract, Enforcement of Mediation AgreementReading the related chapter regarding mediation and private ınternational law, mediation contract, law to be applied to mediation contract, mediator contract, law to be applied to mediator contract, enforcement of mediation agreement
7Mediation in Turkey, Legal Background and Legal Basis of Mediaton in Turkey, Core Principles of Turkish Mediation Law, Conduct and Termination of Mediation according to Turkish Mediation LawReading the related chapter regarding mediation in Turkey, legal background and legal basis of mediaton in Turkey, core principles of Turkish mediation law, conduct and termination of mediation according to Turkish mediation law
8Mandatory Mediation in Turkey, Peculiarities of Mandatory Mediation System, Mandatory Mediation of Commercial Disputes, Mandatory Mediation of Labor DisputesReading the related chapter regarding mandatory mediation in Turkey, peculiarities of mandatory mediation system, mandatory mediation of commercial disputes, mandatory mediation of labor disputes
9Singapore Convention on Mediation, Provisions and Effects of Singapore ConventionReading the related chapter regarding Singapore Convention on mediation, provisions and effects of Singapore Convention
10Definition, characteristics, types and advantages of arbitration, examination of international arbitration, sources of international arbitrationReading the related chapter regarding definition, characteristics, types and advantages of arbitration, examination of international arbitration, sources of international arbitration
11Arbitration Agreement and the Law Applicable to that Agreement, Separability of Arbitration AgreementReading the related chapter regarding arbitration agreement and the law applicable to that agreement, separability of arbitration agreement
12Content and Preparation of the Request for Arbitration, Constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal, the Initial Phases of Arbitration and Preparation of the Terms of Reference and Procedural TimetableReading the related chapter regarding content and preparation of the request for arbitration, constitution of the arbitral tribunal, the initial phases of arbitration and preparation of the terms of reference and procedural timetable
13Jurisdiction of the Arbitral Tribunal and Its Limits and Provisional Measures in International ArbitrationReading the related chapter regarding jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal and its limits and provisional measures in international arbitration
14Recognition and Enforcement of the Arbitral Award and in that Regard the New York Convention, and Requirements for Enforcement and Grounds for Refusal of Enforcement Regulated ThereuponReading the related chapter regarding recognition and enforcement of the arbitral award and in that regard the New York Convention, and requirements for enforcement and grounds for refusal of enforcement regulated thereupon
Resources
Ziya Akıncı, Milletlerarası Tahkim, 6th Edition, Vedat Kitapçılık, İstanbul 2021.
Cemal Şanlı, Uluslararası Ticari Akitlerin Hazırlanması ve Uyuşmazlıkların Çözüm Yolları, 7th Edition, İstanbul 2019

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Özel hukuk alanında yer alan güncel gelişmeler ışığında özel hukukla ilgili temel kaynaklar, mevzuat ve yargı içtihatları hakkında bilgilere sahiptir.
2
Özel hukuk alanı ile ilgili disiplinlere ait kavram, kurum ve yöntemler arasındaki ilişkiyi kavrayarak bağlantı kurar.
3
Özel hukuk alanındaki bilimsel bilgiye ulaşır, değerlendirir ve bu bilgiyi hukuki problemlerin çözümünde kullanır.
4
Özel hukuka dair bireysel ve toplumsal sorunlar üzerinde fikir yürütür ve güncel gelişmeler ışığında çözümler üretir.
5
Hukuk kuram ve uygulamasında karşılaşılan sorunları hukuk alanına özgü araştırma yöntemlerini kullanarak çözümler.
6
Özel hukuk alanında ve alt disiplinlerinde uzmanlık gerektiren bir çalışmayı bağımsız olarak yürütür.
7
Özel hukuk alanında ve alt disiplinlerinde karşılaşılan ve uzmanlık gerektiren karmaşık sorunların çözümü için farklı bakış açıları geliştirir ve sorumluluk alarak çözüm üretir.
8
Özel hukuk alanında ve alt disiplinlerinde edindiği uzmanlık düzeyindeki bilgi ve becerileri eleştirel bir yaklaşımla değerlendirir.
9
Yaşam boyu öğrenmeye ilişkin olumlu tutum geliştirir ve davranışa dönüştürür.
10
Özel hukuk alanında ve alt disiplinlerinde edindiği uzmanlık düzeyindeki bilgiler ile hukuk kuram ve uygulamasına ilişkin güncel gelişmeleri alanındaki ve alan dışındaki gruplara yazılı ve sözlü olarak sistemli biçimde aktarır.
11
Hukuk kavram ve kurumları, yerleşik hukuk uygulaması ve hukuk kurallarını eleştirel bir gözle sorgulayarak gerektiğinde bunları geliştirir ve değiştirmek üzere girişimde bulunur.
12
Hukuk alanının gerektirdiği düzeyde bilgisayar yazılımı ile birlikte bilişim ve iletişim teknolojilerini ileri düzeyde kullanır.
13
Özel hukuk alanlarına ve alt disiplinlerine ilişkin bilgilerin edinilmesi, işlenmesi ve değerlendirilmesi süreçlerinde toplumsal, bilimsel ve etik değerleri gözeterek içselleştirir.
14
Hukukçu olmanın gerektirdiği dürüstlük, adalet ve etik anlayışını geliştirerek çevresine öğretir.

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14342
Course Hours000
Course Hours000
Course Hours000
Course Hours000
Course Hours000
Guided Problem Solving000
Guided Problem Solving000
Guided Problem Solving000
Guided Problem Solving000
Guided Problem Solving000
Guided Problem Solving000
Guided Problem Solving000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report18080
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project000
Term Project000
Term Project000
Term Project000
Term Project000
Term Project000
Term Project000
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Quiz000
Quiz000
Quiz000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam13030
Midterm Exam000
Midterm Exam000
Midterm Exam000
Midterm Exam000
General Exam000
General Exam000
General Exam000
General Exam000
General Exam17070
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)222
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(222/30)7
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION in TURKISH and INTERNATIONAL LAW-Spring Semester3+037
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelSecond Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Sinan SEÇKİN
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Zeynep Feyza EKER AYHAN
Assistant(s)Research Assistant Merve İLDAN, Research Assistant Yağmur ASLAN
AimThe aim of this course is to compare out-of-court dispute resolution methods in Turkish law and international law and to learn the features and functioning of each of these methods.
Course ContentThis course contains; The Concept of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Its History and Advantages of Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods,Main Methods of ADR, Negotiation as an ADR Method,Principles of Negotiation, Different Approaches to Negotiation, Phases of Negotiation, Bargaining Models in Mediation,Mediation, History of Mediation, Main Features of Mediation- Advantages of Mediation, Mediation: Always the Best Option?, Mediation and other Methods of ADR, Mediation Strategies,Mediation in EU, US and some Other Legal Systems, UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules, ICC Rules on Mediation, ICSID Rules on Mediation,Mediation and Private International Law, Mediation Contract, Law to be Applied to Mediation Contract, Mediator Contract, Law to be Applied to Mediator Contract, Enforcement of Mediation Agreement,Mediation in Turkey, Legal Background and Legal Basis of Mediaton in Turkey, Core Principles of Turkish Mediation Law, Conduct and Termination of Mediation according to Turkish Mediation Law,Mandatory Mediation in Turkey, Peculiarities of Mandatory Mediation System, Mandatory Mediation of Commercial Disputes, Mandatory Mediation of Labor Disputes,Singapore Convention on Mediation, Provisions and Effects of Singapore Convention,Definition, characteristics, types and advantages of arbitration, examination of international arbitration, sources of international arbitration,Arbitration Agreement and the Law Applicable to that Agreement, Separability of Arbitration Agreement,Content and Preparation of the Request for Arbitration, Constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal, the Initial Phases of Arbitration and Preparation of the Terms of Reference and Procedural Timetable,Jurisdiction of the Arbitral Tribunal and Its Limits and Provisional Measures in International Arbitration,Recognition and Enforcement of the Arbitral Award and in that Regard the New York Convention, and Requirements for Enforcement and Grounds for Refusal of Enforcement Regulated Thereupon.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Explains the concept of alternative dispute resolution method in Turkish law and international law and the differences and similarities of these resolution methods.10, 16, 9A, E
Analyzes the concept of mediation and the advantages and disadvantages of the mediation method.10, 16, 9A, E
Discusses the provisions of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (the “Singapore Convention on Mediation"), which entered into force in Turkey on April 11, 2022.10, 16, 9A, E
Evaluates the concept of conciliation as one of the alternative resolution methods and the difference between this concept and other dispute resolution methods.10, 16, 9A, E
Distinguishes the concept of international arbitration and the advantages and disadvantages of international arbitration compared to other dispute resolution methods.10, 16, 9A, E
Clarifies the impact of lex arbitri on arbitration proceedings.10, 16, 9A, E
Lists the legal remedies that can be used against arbitral decisions in arbitration proceedings.10, 16, 9A, E
Determines the conditions for the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards within the framework of the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (New York Convention) and the provisions of Turkish Code of Private International and Procedural Law 10, 16, 9A, E
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1The Concept of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Its History and Advantages of Alternative Dispute Resolution MethodsReading the related chapter regarding the concept of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) its history and advantages of alternative dispute resolution methods
2Main Methods of ADR, Negotiation as an ADR MethodReading the related chapter regarding main methods of ADR, negotiation as an ADR method
3Principles of Negotiation, Different Approaches to Negotiation, Phases of Negotiation, Bargaining Models in MediationReading the related chapter regarding principles of negotiation, different approaches to negotiation, phases of negotiation, bargaining models in mediation
4Mediation, History of Mediation, Main Features of Mediation- Advantages of Mediation, Mediation: Always the Best Option?, Mediation and other Methods of ADR, Mediation StrategiesReading the related chapter regarding mediation, history of mediation, main features of mediation- advantages of mediation, mediation: always the best option?, mediation and other methods of adr, mediation strategies
5Mediation in EU, US and some Other Legal Systems, UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules, ICC Rules on Mediation, ICSID Rules on MediationReading the related chapter regarding Mediation in EU, US and some other legal systems, UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules, ICC Rules on Mediation, ICSID Rules on Mediation
6Mediation and Private International Law, Mediation Contract, Law to be Applied to Mediation Contract, Mediator Contract, Law to be Applied to Mediator Contract, Enforcement of Mediation AgreementReading the related chapter regarding mediation and private ınternational law, mediation contract, law to be applied to mediation contract, mediator contract, law to be applied to mediator contract, enforcement of mediation agreement
7Mediation in Turkey, Legal Background and Legal Basis of Mediaton in Turkey, Core Principles of Turkish Mediation Law, Conduct and Termination of Mediation according to Turkish Mediation LawReading the related chapter regarding mediation in Turkey, legal background and legal basis of mediaton in Turkey, core principles of Turkish mediation law, conduct and termination of mediation according to Turkish mediation law
8Mandatory Mediation in Turkey, Peculiarities of Mandatory Mediation System, Mandatory Mediation of Commercial Disputes, Mandatory Mediation of Labor DisputesReading the related chapter regarding mandatory mediation in Turkey, peculiarities of mandatory mediation system, mandatory mediation of commercial disputes, mandatory mediation of labor disputes
9Singapore Convention on Mediation, Provisions and Effects of Singapore ConventionReading the related chapter regarding Singapore Convention on mediation, provisions and effects of Singapore Convention
10Definition, characteristics, types and advantages of arbitration, examination of international arbitration, sources of international arbitrationReading the related chapter regarding definition, characteristics, types and advantages of arbitration, examination of international arbitration, sources of international arbitration
11Arbitration Agreement and the Law Applicable to that Agreement, Separability of Arbitration AgreementReading the related chapter regarding arbitration agreement and the law applicable to that agreement, separability of arbitration agreement
12Content and Preparation of the Request for Arbitration, Constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal, the Initial Phases of Arbitration and Preparation of the Terms of Reference and Procedural TimetableReading the related chapter regarding content and preparation of the request for arbitration, constitution of the arbitral tribunal, the initial phases of arbitration and preparation of the terms of reference and procedural timetable
13Jurisdiction of the Arbitral Tribunal and Its Limits and Provisional Measures in International ArbitrationReading the related chapter regarding jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal and its limits and provisional measures in international arbitration
14Recognition and Enforcement of the Arbitral Award and in that Regard the New York Convention, and Requirements for Enforcement and Grounds for Refusal of Enforcement Regulated ThereuponReading the related chapter regarding recognition and enforcement of the arbitral award and in that regard the New York Convention, and requirements for enforcement and grounds for refusal of enforcement regulated thereupon
Resources
Ziya Akıncı, Milletlerarası Tahkim, 6th Edition, Vedat Kitapçılık, İstanbul 2021.
Cemal Şanlı, Uluslararası Ticari Akitlerin Hazırlanması ve Uyuşmazlıkların Çözüm Yolları, 7th Edition, İstanbul 2019

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Özel hukuk alanında yer alan güncel gelişmeler ışığında özel hukukla ilgili temel kaynaklar, mevzuat ve yargı içtihatları hakkında bilgilere sahiptir.
2
Özel hukuk alanı ile ilgili disiplinlere ait kavram, kurum ve yöntemler arasındaki ilişkiyi kavrayarak bağlantı kurar.
3
Özel hukuk alanındaki bilimsel bilgiye ulaşır, değerlendirir ve bu bilgiyi hukuki problemlerin çözümünde kullanır.
4
Özel hukuka dair bireysel ve toplumsal sorunlar üzerinde fikir yürütür ve güncel gelişmeler ışığında çözümler üretir.
5
Hukuk kuram ve uygulamasında karşılaşılan sorunları hukuk alanına özgü araştırma yöntemlerini kullanarak çözümler.
6
Özel hukuk alanında ve alt disiplinlerinde uzmanlık gerektiren bir çalışmayı bağımsız olarak yürütür.
7
Özel hukuk alanında ve alt disiplinlerinde karşılaşılan ve uzmanlık gerektiren karmaşık sorunların çözümü için farklı bakış açıları geliştirir ve sorumluluk alarak çözüm üretir.
8
Özel hukuk alanında ve alt disiplinlerinde edindiği uzmanlık düzeyindeki bilgi ve becerileri eleştirel bir yaklaşımla değerlendirir.
9
Yaşam boyu öğrenmeye ilişkin olumlu tutum geliştirir ve davranışa dönüştürür.
10
Özel hukuk alanında ve alt disiplinlerinde edindiği uzmanlık düzeyindeki bilgiler ile hukuk kuram ve uygulamasına ilişkin güncel gelişmeleri alanındaki ve alan dışındaki gruplara yazılı ve sözlü olarak sistemli biçimde aktarır.
11
Hukuk kavram ve kurumları, yerleşik hukuk uygulaması ve hukuk kurallarını eleştirel bir gözle sorgulayarak gerektiğinde bunları geliştirir ve değiştirmek üzere girişimde bulunur.
12
Hukuk alanının gerektirdiği düzeyde bilgisayar yazılımı ile birlikte bilişim ve iletişim teknolojilerini ileri düzeyde kullanır.
13
Özel hukuk alanlarına ve alt disiplinlerine ilişkin bilgilerin edinilmesi, işlenmesi ve değerlendirilmesi süreçlerinde toplumsal, bilimsel ve etik değerleri gözeterek içselleştirir.
14
Hukukçu olmanın gerektirdiği dürüstlük, adalet ve etik anlayışını geliştirerek çevresine öğretir.

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100

Numerical Data

Student Success

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