CRIMINAL LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKY324	CRIMINAL LAW	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce the basic knowledge of the theory of crime and sanctions within the framework of legislation, jurisprudence and doctrinal views and the principles and importance of criminal law.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the basic principles of criminal law, the sources of criminal law, the application of the rules of criminal law in terms of place, time and person, legality of criminal law, the material element, the moral element and illegality, faultiness, security measures, the reasons that terminate the relationship between the case and the penalty and the provisions of these matters in Turkish criminal law.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
List basic concepts of crime and sanction theory.
Explain application areas of Turkish laws on Criminal Law.
Discover universal criminal law principles and reflections of these on Turkish Criminal Law.
Interpret basic norms of Turkish criminal law in the light of sample cases.
Apply general criminal theory and rules of Turkish criminal law on concrete cases.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to Criminal Law	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Basic Principles of Criminal Law	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	The Sources of Criminal Law	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	The Application of The Rules of Criminal Law (Time / Place / People)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	The Application of The Rules In terms of Time – Turkish Criminal Law Case Studies	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	The Application of The Rules In terms of People – Turkish Criminal Law Case Studies	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	The Application of The Rules In terms of Place – Turkish Criminal Law Case Studies	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Legality of Criminal Law and The Material Element– Turkish Criminal Law Case Studies	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	The Moral Element - Illegality in Criminal Law – Turkish Criminal Law Case Studies	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Faultiness ve Factors Effecting Faultiness	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Penalty in Criminal Law and Private Types of Penalty	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Security Measures	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	The Reasons That Terminate the Relationship Between the Case And The Penalty	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
15	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	General Evaluation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Turkish Penal Code
Sen E. (2009), Uluslararasi Ceza Mahkemesi, Seckin Publications, Ankara
Ozgenc, I. (2018). Turk Ceza Hukuku Genel Hukumler, Seckin Publications, Ankara, 14th Edition
Singer, R. (2018), Examples and Explanations: Criminal Law, 7th Edition, USA: Wolters Kluwer

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.				3
2	Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.	0
3	Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.	0
4	Relate the knowledge of ecological, economic and social sustainability with information related to the field.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use information about his / her field in professional life and everyday life.			2
2	Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current political and administrative developments and the functioning of the democratic system by using the knowledge of political science and public administration.				3
2	Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.					4
3	Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Compare the administrative structures and country management models by using the theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and public.		1
2	Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the people in the field of political science and public administration.	0
2	By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze existing structures with a critical approach based on universal legal norms and administrative structures.				3
2	Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Improve himself/herself by following the political and administrative agenda and the written-oral work on the agenda.		1
2	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking advantage of the existing history and theoretical knowledge of the field; interpret and analyze current issues, events and problems.				3
2	Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.	0
3	Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.	0
4	Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.		1

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	6	5	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	5	25
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	40	0	126