TURKISH CONSTITUTIONAL LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBU108	TURKISH CONSTITUTIONAL LAW	2	3	3	7

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 :	Compulsory
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 improve aptitude for analyzing the state concept and types of states, governmental systems and democracy concepts after the constitution concept is examined within the scope of general principles in constitution law. It also aims to improve aptitude for evaluating constitutional developments in Ottoman Empire, constitutional developments in Republic Period, fundamental rights and freedoms originated from 1982 Constitution, restrictions of them under the title Turkish constitutional law and characteristics of principle organs of Turkish Government.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the birth of constitutional concept, development of it and constitutional movements in Turkey together with constitutional systems in principal states of the world, the legal system originated from 1982 Constitution in comparison with Turkish constitutions applied in previous periods.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain systematics and basic concepts of constitution law.
Describe the formation process of constitution by using primary constituent power and derived constituent power concepts.
Compare and contrast different types of states in a critical approach.
Illustrate differences among different types of states, legal structures and regimes with legal concepts and indicate them.
Name and state systematic form of basic rights and liberties and basic rights and liberties protected by Turkish Republic Constitution.
Interpret basic organs and principles taking role in the running of Turkish Republic over current reforms and legal developments.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to Course	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook Kemal Gozler Constitutional Law	Constituent Power • Primary Constituent Power • Derived Constituent Power	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook Kemal Gozler Constitutional Law	The State as a Concept	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook Kemal Gozler Constitutional Law	Monarchy and Republic Concepts	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook Kemal Gozler Constitutional Law	Unitary State and Associated State Concepts • Confederation • Federation • Unitary State	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook Kemal Gozler Constitutional Law	Governmental Systems	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook Kemal Gozler Constitutional Law	The Concept of Democracy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook Kemal Gozler Constitutional Law	Elections	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook Kemal Gozler Constitutional Law	Constitutional Developments in Ottoman Empire	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook Kemal Gozler Constitutional Law	Constitutional Developments in Republic Period	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook Kemal Gozler Constitutional Law	Fundamental Rights and Liberties and Restrictions of Fundamental Rights and Liberties	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook Kemal Gozler Constitutional Law	Legislative Branch	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook Kemal Gozler Constitutional Law	Executive Branch	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading the related subject in the coursebook Kemal Gozler Constitutional Law	Judicial Branch, Constitutional Jurisdiction and Amendment of Constitution	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Gozler, K. (2000), Constitutional Law, Ekin Publications.
Gozler, K. (2018), Brief Constitutional Law, Ekin Publications.
T.R. Constitution

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.					4
2	Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.			2
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.			2

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.				3
2	Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.			2

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.					4
2	Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.						5
3	Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values						5

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.					4
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.		1
2	By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.			2

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.					4
2	Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.					4

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.				3
2	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.				3

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.		1
3	Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.		1
4	Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.				3

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	7	91
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	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	23	23
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	20	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	178