KHK611 - LEGAL PROTECTION of FOREIGN INVESTMENTS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
LEGAL PROTECTION of FOREIGN INVESTMENTS KHK611 1st Semester 3 0 3 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Other: Seminar  
Instructor (s)Assoc. Prof. Sedat Çal 
Course objectiveThis course aims to allow students acquire knowledge about key concepts for protection of foreign investments and its legal regime.  
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of the lesson, the students will ; Acquire detailed information about legal regime of foreign investments and the legal protection provided, learn about diverging views on policies for foreign investments, become familiarized with legal protection mechanisms for foreign investments, acquire ability to analyze the concept from a political economy perspective.
Course ContentMechanisms for protection of foreign investments in both domestic and international law, historical background of foreign investments and developments, international investment law, global protection mechanisms. 
ReferencesTiryakioğlu, Bilgin (2003) Doğrudan Yatırımların Uluslararası Hukukta Korunması, Dayınlarlı Yayınları.
Çal, Sedat (2009) Uluslararası Yatırım Tahkimi ve Kamu Hukuku İlişkisi, Seçkin Kitabevi.
Aydemir, Deniz Kırlı (2005) Yabancı Yatırımların Korunması, Legal Kitabevi.
Subedi, Surya P. (2008), International Investment Law ? Reconciling Policy and Principle, Hart Publishing.
Sornarajah, M. (2004) The International Law on Foreign Investment, Cambridge University Press, 2. Bası.
Harten, Gus Van (2007), Investment Treaty Arbitration and Public Law, Oxford University Press. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction, scope and importance of the course, and rules to apply
Week 1Introduction, scope and importance of the course, and rules to apply
Week 2Promotion and protection of foreign investments: Concept and political economy approach
Week 2Promotion and protection of foreign investments: Concept and political economy approach
Week 3Historical background of foreign investments and protection mechanisms
Week 3Historical background of foreign investments and protection mechanisms
Week 4Legal mechanisms for protection of foreign investments in Turkey
Week 4Legal mechanisms for protection of foreign investments in Turkey
Week 5Bilateral Investment Treaties
Week 5Bilateral Investment Treaties
Week 6Global legal mechanisms for protecting foreign investments
Week 6Global legal mechanisms for protecting foreign investments
Week 7MAI, WTO and investment-trade relationship
Week 7MAI, WTO and investment-trade relationship
Week 8Energy Charter Treaty
Week 8Energy Charter Treaty
Week 9Midterm exam
Week 9Midterm Exam
Week 10Protecting foreign investments through international arbitration
Week 10Protecting foreign investments through international arbitration
Week 11Relationship between international arbitration and administrative (public) law
Week 11Relationship between international arbitration and administrative (public) law
Week 13ICSID arbitration and other relevant fora
Week 13ICSID arbitration and other relevant fora
Week 14Investment arbitration awards and protection of foreign investments
Week 14Investment arbitration awards and protection of foreign investments
Week 15Final exam
Week 15Final Exam
Week 16Final Exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms140
Final exam160
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes140
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes160
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14114
Presentation / Seminar Preparation14444
Project000
Homework assignment14040
Midterms (Study duration)13030
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload32158210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Has the ability to access to sources of information, use, compare, interpret, infer and apply scientific data.   X 
2. Has the knowledge on science of law and legal systems and the historical development of the rights of individuals and societies and the basic texts adopted in that process, and has the historical knowledge to interpret the achievements of modern law.   X 
3. Masters the provisions regulating the relationships between persons and the state and has the ability to interpret those provisions. X   
4. Has the ability to use information technologies and course materials in the process of teaching and learning.   X 
5. Has the ability to solve current legal problems in the framework of modern legal approaches. X   
6. Has a level of understanding and knowledge of the profession in order to reflect all of the features required by the profession in the best possible way at national and international levels. X   
7. Masters the legal regulations and practices on economic and financial mechanisms.   X 
8. Has the ability to be able to express herself/himself as an individual and in front of a community.   X 
9. Has the ability to use, compare and apply the knowledge of universal law.   X 
10. Has the ability to understand and process national and international dimensions of law by following the case law and legal practices. X   

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest