PUBLIC LAW (TURKISH, THESIS)
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
KHK5218	State of Law	Fall Spring	3	0	3	8

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELİF KÜZECİ
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SERKAN KÖYBAŞI Prof. Dr. DİDEM YILMAZ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None.
Course Objectives:	This course focuses on especially some important questions on law and the state, such as how can we define the rule of law, which period of the history the rule of law has been emerged, what kind of developments has been since today in the concept of rule of law? Course is foundation for understanding democracy, law and the state...

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Identifies the connection between law and the state.
Explains the arising of the concept of rule of law.
Describes the importance of separation of powers.
Perceives the mutation of separation of powers.
Explains the binding between judicial branch and rule of law.
Understands the importance of judicial independence.

Course Content

Rule of law-generel description
Rule of state as a political ideal
The intersection of rule of law and human rights-I
The intersection of rule of law and human rights-II
The legitimacy of constitutional democracy
Rule of law and democracy
Mid-term exam
Rule of law in EU
The relation between freedom and security in a state of law
The concept of "law"
Presentations of the students
Presentations of the students
Rule of law in the light of Turkish Constitutional Court decisions-I
Rule of law in the light of Turkish Constitutional Court decisions-II
Rule of law in the light of Turkish Constitutional Court decisions-III
Final exam

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Rule of law-generel description	None
2)	Rule of state as a political ideal	None
3)	The intersection of rule of law and human rights-I	None
4)	The intersection of rule of law and human rights-II	None
5)	The legitimacy of constitutional democracy	None
6)	Rule of law and democracy	None
7)	Mid-term exam	None
8)	Rule of law in EU	None
9)	The relation between freedom and security in a state of law	None
10)	The concept of "law"	None
11)	Presentations of the students	None
12)	Presentaions of the students	None
13)	Rule of law in the light of Turkish Constitutional Court decisions-I	None
14)	Rule of law in the light of Turkish Constitutional Court decisions-II	None
15)	Rule of law in the light of Turkish Constitutional Court decisions-III	None
16)	Final exam	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Mithat Sancar, Devlet Aklı Kıskacında Hukuk Devleti, 2000, İletişim Yayınları K. Doering, Genel Devlet Kuramı (Genel Kamu Hukuku), çev. A. Mumcu, İnkilâp, İstanbul 2002.
References:	Editörler: Adnan Küçük/ Ali Rıza Çoban/ Bilal Canatan, Hukuk Devleti (Hukuki Bir İlke Siyasi Bir İdeal), Adres Yayınları Prof. Dr. Jacques Chevallier, Hukuk Devleti, İmay Yayınları, Ertuğrul Cenk Gürcan(çev.) Tom Bingham, Rule of Law, 2011, Penguin Books.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Total		%
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
Total		%

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	1) Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. 2) Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with.
2)	1) Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field at a proficiency level. 2) Interpret the knowledge about the field by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge. 3) Solve the problem faced related to the field by using research methods.
3)	1) Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data. 2) Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary.
4)	1) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning.
5)	1) To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. 2) To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans in the fields related to the field and to evaluate the obtained results within the framework of quality processes. 3) To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies.
6)	1) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field. 2) To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. 3) Being able to lead in environments that require the resolution of problems related to the field.