Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3HUK 225Foundation Law I2+0+02230.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Law
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Foundations are institutions of social, economic, societal, and legal significance, both in Islamic and Ottoman civilizations and in our contemporary civilization. Due to this broad historical background, foundations are not subject to a single legal regime today. Some foundations are subject to the provisions of the Turkish Civil Code, adopted by the young Republic of Turkey in 1926. Foundations established before 1926, the majority of which were established during the Ottoman period, are referred to as "old foundations," and the rules applicable to them are particularly specific. This course will attempt to address old foundation law with a style, content, and scope that will appeal to all segments of society interested in foundations.
Course Content Foundation-like institutions in Islamic History, Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece and Rome, foundations in the Ottoman period – establishment of foundations, types of foundations, foundations in the Ottoman period – foundation administration system, foundation officials, foundation revenues, foundations in the Ottoman period – audit of foundations, illegalities and sanctions, Icareteyn Foundations and their liquidation, Mukataa Foundations and their liquidation, Transition to the Republican Period in Foundation Law and the Process of its Application
Course Methods and Techniques Explanation, Q&A, discussion, reviewing regulations, and case study analysis.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. NURGÜL KUTLU DOĞAR
Assistants Research Assist. BETÜL KORKMAZ
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Metin İKİZLER , Yasin KURBAN ; ESKİ ve YENİ VAKIFLAR HUKUKU, 3. BASKI, SEÇKİN YAYINCILIK, 2025, ANKARA.
Course Notes The provisions of the Turkish Civil Code regarding foundations, the Foundations Law and related legislation; sample texts related to the establishment of foundations and their charter, the main textbook for the course, supplementary resources, court decisions on the topic, and study materials.

Course Category
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 60

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explains the sociological foundations of the concept of foundation and its development throughout history.
2 Analyzes the types of foundations during the Ottoman period, their administrative structure, revenue sources, and control mechanisms.
3 Evaluates the legal regime and liquidation processes of icareteynli and mukataalı foundations through concrete cases.
4 It applies the transition process of old foundations to the Republican era, their current legal status, and their practical implementation.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Sociological reasons for the need for foundations and their proliferation, statistical information on foundations in Turkey
2 Foundation-like institutions in Islamic History, Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece and Rome.
3 Foundations in the Ottoman period – establishment of foundations, types of foundations
4 Foundations in the Ottoman period – foundation administration system
5 Foundation officials, Foundation revenues
6 Audit of the foundation
7 Unlawful violations and sanctions
8 MİDTERM
9 Icareteynli Foundations and Their Liquidation
10 Icareteynli Foundations and Their Liquidation
11 Mukataali Foundations and Their Liquidation
12 Mukataali Foundations and Their Liquidation
13 The Transition to the Republican Period and the Implementation Process in Foundation Law
14 The Transition to the Republican Period and the Implementation Process in Foundation Law
15 Current developments in foundation law, practical problems encountered, and an overall period assessment.

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 5 5 4 5 4 5 4 3 3 3
C1 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 3
C2 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3
C3 5 5 4 5 3 5 4 3 3 3
C4 5 5 4 5 4 5 4 3 3 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant