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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| PRIVATE LAW (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | ÖH726 |
| Name | Product Liability |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FURKAN ÖZDEMİR |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to examine the legal liability arising from defective and unsafe products from the perspective of the actors in the production and distribution chain; to analyse the relevant national and international regulations; and to equip students with the ability to devise solutions to specific disputes.
Course Content
This course examines legal liability arising from defective and unsafe products; the liability of manufacturers, importers and distributors; the regime governing damages and the burden of proof; and product safety within the framework of international regulations.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for the course.
Resources
Akçura Karaman, Tuba. Üreticinin Ayıplı Ürünün Sebep Olduğu Zararlar Nedeniyle Üçüncü Kişilere Karşı Sorumluluğu. İstanbul: Vedat Kitapçılık, 2008. Aydos, Oğuz Sadık. Ürün Sorumluluğu. Ankara: Adalet Yayınevi, 2009. Havutçu, Ayşe. Türk Hukukunda Örtülü Bir Boşluk: Üreticinin Sorumluluğu. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınları, 2005. Kırca, Çiğdem. Ürün Sorumluluğu. Ankara: Banka ve Ticaret Hukuku Araştırma Enstitüsü, 2007.
Notes
Product Liability Legislation
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the legal nature of product liability within the framework of fault-based liability and strict liability theories. |
| LO02 | Distinguishes the legal responsibilities of producers, importers, distributors, and sellers in terms of product liability. |
| LO03 | Analyzes types of damages arising from product liability and causation through legal methods and applies them to concrete cases. |
| LO04 | Evaluates burden of proof, grounds for exemption from liability, and limitation mechanisms from a critical perspective. |
| LO05 | Interprets the relationship between contractual liability and tort liability in a comparative manner. |
| LO06 | Critically examines judicial decisions and comparative law practices related to product liability and develops solution proposals for disputes. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts, legal rules and legal methodology in the field of private law. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluates legal norms, theories and current developments from a critical perspective. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Follows and systematically analyses legal literature at national and international levels. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains scientific research and academic study methods on legal issues. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Integrates information from different fields by examining the relationships between legal disciplines. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Resolves private law disputes using legal interpretation methods. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies problem-solving and decision-making skills in legal decision-making processes. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Effectively uses technical knowledge in the field of private law in written and oral form in Turkish and English. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Researches legal issues independently and takes an active role in academic studies. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility and produces solutions for complex situations encountered in private law practices. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Expresses current developments in the field of private law and own studies in written, verbal and visual form at different levels. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Observes social, scientific and ethical values in scientific research processes and applies these principles. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Follows foreign sources related to the field of law and shares academic studies at the international level. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Contributes to the production of scientific knowledge by collaborating with international academic communities. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops alternative solutions by evaluating legal problems from a critical perspective. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Compares different legal systems using a comparative law perspective. | 3 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Observes ethical principles in legal practices and acts with professional responsibility. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Contributes to academic literature by conducting research in the field of private law. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Applies and interprets alternative resolution methods in legal disputes. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Importance and general framework of product liability | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Historical development and theoretical foundations of product liability | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Concept and scope of product | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Concept of defect | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Legal nature of liability | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Liability of the producer | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Liability of importer, distributor, and seller | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Types of damages | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Causation and burden of proof | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Defenses and grounds for exemption from liability | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Relationship between contractual liability and tort liability | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Relationship with consumer law | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Product safety, market surveillance, and recall procedures | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Case Study | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 42 | 3 | 126 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 144 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,76 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||