SUİ326

Private International Law

Faculty \ Department
School of Economics and Administrative Sciences \ Political Science and International Relations
Course Credit
ECTS Credit
Course Type
Instructional Language
3
6
Elective
Turkish
Prerequisites
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Programs that can take the course
This course is an elective for students in the Department of Political Science and International Relations. A limited number of students from other departments may also take it as an elective course.
Course Description
This course focuses on private international law, covering fundamental topics such as nationality law, immigration law, conflict of laws, and international procedural law. Throughout the course, the legal relationships between different legal systems and the resolution of disputes arising from these interactions will be examined.
Textbook and / or References
Cemal Şanlı, Emre Esen, İnci Ataman-Figenmeşe, Millletlerarası Özel Hukuk, BETA Basım Yayım

Gülin Güngör, Türk Milletlerarası Özel Hukuku, Yetkin Yayınları, Ankara

Vahit Doğan, Türk Yabancılar Hukuku, Ankara, Savaş Yayınları
Course Objectives
This course focuses on private international law, covering fundamental topics such as nationality law, immigration law, conflict of laws, and international procedural law. Throughout the course, the legal relationships between different legal systems and the resolution of disputes arising from these interactions will be examined.
Course Outcomes
1. Students will gain a general understanding of the fundamental concepts of private international law and the methods for resolving disputes between legal systems.
2. Students will acquire basic knowledge of key areas in private international law, including nationality law, immigration law, conflict of laws, and international procedural law.
3. Students will analyze differences in jurisdiction and legal application between various legal systems and develop the ability to assess challenges related to the recognition and enforcement of foreign court decisions.
4. Students' oral and written legal analysis skills will be enhanced through class discussions, case studies, and academic writing exercises.
Tentative Course Plan
Week 1: Introduction to Private International Law
Week 2: Nationality Law (Citizenship Law)
Week 3: Immigration Law
Week 4: Conflict of Laws – General Principles
Week 5: Conflict of Laws – Contracts and Obligations Law
Week 6: Conflict of Laws – Family Law and Inheritance Law
Week 7: Midterm Week
Week 8: International Procedural Law – General Principles
Week 9: Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Court Decisions in International Procedural Law
Week 10: The Role of Immigration and Asylum in Private International Law
Week 11: Interstate Cooperation and International Legal Assistance
Week 12: Final Review and End-of-Term Discussions
Tentative Assesment Methods
• Midterm % 40
• Final % 60
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