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. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU
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 theoretical, political, economic and administrative theories used in the field of Political Science and International Relations.				3
2	Explain the political history, political ideas, intellectual accumulation of understanding international relations and the way that the history of diplomacy has passed from past to present.			2
3	List the norms of universal law and human rights, the principles of the modern legal system, the names of modern bureaucratic and administrative structures.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the Turkish state tradition, the influence of Islam, the accumulation of political thought and its historical background, and compare this accumulation with the current approaches.				3
2	Evaluate the chronological development of relations between political and diplomatic developments and political / diplomatic facts / events / ideas / actors from past to present.			2
3	Analyze the structure and functioning of actors, organizations and organizations that determine international relations.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In the light of current theoretical debates, apply relevant concepts to current political and international developments.				3
2	Evaluate the Turkish political tradition, developments with the Turkic community.		1
3	Use information on the field when comparing the administrative structures of different countries and their diplomatic traditions.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulate the current political developments, developments and arrangements in international relations in the historical and theoretical accumulation.			2
2	Analyze the functioning of modern political regimes in the light of political and public bureaucratic structures, regulations and developments.						5
3	Examine and analyze current political developments in the Balkans, the Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa and the Caucasus in terms of both Turkish political history and international relations discipline.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.		1
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the political and administrative developments in the international political system and the bureaucratic organizations operating in this system.						5
2	Examine the international problems and conflicts, and the problems in the field of administration and politics in detail.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the current developments in the field of Political Science and International Relations and collaborate with leading names in the field.		1
2	Examine and analyze academic resources and the written and oral studies on the political developments in the region and the world, especially in the Middle East.		1
3	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	With the current historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, suggest sustainable, organizational and administrative arrangements aimed at meeting specific goals and solving certain problems.					4
2	Using the theoretical, economic, political and managerial knowledge, and produce reports on current developments, conflicts and agreements in geography related to world politics and especially in the Middle East.		1
3	Construct arguments on the current developments in Turkish politics in the light of the laws, regulations, and the important changes in the constitution and administrative law that determine Turkish political life and foreign relations.					4

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