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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| LAW1012 | Turkish Constitutional Law | Spring | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| Language of instruction: | |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MEHMET SİNAN ALTUNÇ |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. DİDEM YILMAZ Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SERKAN KÖYBAŞI |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | To convey Constitutional developments from Ottoman Empire to nowadays and make students comprehend the deep details of the current constitution and the constitutional system. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Explains the Constitutional movements of Ottoman Empire. II. Analyze the preparation and the content of 1924 Constitution III. Differentiates basic philosophies of 1961 and 1982 Constitutions. IV. Analyze the fundamental rights and freedom devising of 1982 Constitution. V. Clarifies legislation, executive and judiciary formations, duties and authorities of 1982 Constitution. VI. Interprets the importance of Constitutional Court in constitutional systems. |
| The Charter of alliance of 1808; The Rescript of Gülhane of 1836; The royal edict of reforme of 1856; The constitutions of 1876, 1921, 1924, 1961 and 1982 with theirs amendments. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Constitutional movements in Ottoman Empire | |
| 2) | 1876 and 1921 Consitutions | |
| 3) | Preparations of 1924 Constitutions and its content | |
| 4) | Preparations of 1961 Constitution and the basic philosophy of it. | |
| 5) | Preparation of 1982 Constitution and the basic philosophy behind it. | |
| 6) | 1982 Constitution: Fundamental rights and freedoms (I) | |
| 7) | 1982 Constitution: Fundamental rights and freedoms (II) | |
| 8) | 1982 Constitution: Formation of legislative power, its duties and authorities (I) | |
| 9) | 1982 Constitution: Formation of legislative power, its duties and authorities (II). | |
| 10) | 1982 Constitution: Formation of the executive branch, its duties and authorities (II). | |
| 11) | 1982 Constitution: Formation of the executive branch, its duties and authorities (I). | |
| 12) | 1982 Constitution: Constitutional Court. | |
| 13) | 1982 Constitution: The concepts of social state, democratic state, secular state. | |
| 14) | 1982 Constitution: The notion of ¨state of law¨. |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Bülent Tanör, Osmanlı Türk Anayasal Gelişmeleri, Yapıkredi Yayınları, 20. Bası, 2011 Necmi Yüzbaşıoğlu, Anayasa Hukukunun Temel Metinleri, Beta Yayınları, 7. Bası, 2011 Bülent Tanör/ Necmi Yüzbaşıoğlu, 1982 Anayasasına Göre Türk Anayasa Hukuku, Beta Yayınları,11. Bası, 2011 Ergun Özbudun, Türk Anayasa Hukuku, Yetkin Yayınları, 12. Bası, 2011 Mümtaz Sosyal, Anayasaya Giriş, İmge Yayınevi, 3. Baskı, 2011 |
| References: | Feroz Ahmad, Modern Türkiyenin Oluşumu, Kaynak Yayınları, 3. Baskı, 2011 |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Application | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Total Workload | 150 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | List the relations between concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and this concepts and institutions. | 3 |
| 2) | Have the knowledge of legal methodology and methods of comment. | 4 |
| 3) | Comment the modern legal gains with the historical knowledge. | 5 |
| 4) | Have the knowledge of philosophical currents of thought which are the bases of legal rules. | 4 |
| 5) | Have the knowledge of legal regulations, judicial decisions and the scientific evaluations related to them. | 5 |
| 6) | Resolve the juridical disagreements in light of legal acts, juridical decisions and doctrine. | 5 |
| 7) | Use at least one foreign language as scientific language. | 3 |
| 8) | Have the knowledge of the political and juridical foundation of the state. | 5 |
| 9) | Have the knowledge of the historical development of the rights of individuals and societies and of the basic documents which are accepted throughout this development. | 5 |
| 10) | Have the ability to resolve the disagreements which can violate the social order in national or international level. | 3 |
| 11) | Have the ability to prevent the juridical disagreements between individuals. | 3 |
| 12) | Have the knowledge of international and comparative law systems. | 4 |
| 13) | Have the knowledge of the construction and the conduct of the national and international commercial relations. | |
| 14) | Use Turkish in an efficient way both verbal and written. | 4 |
| 15) | Have the professional and ethical responsibility. | 4 |
| 16) | Have the knowledge on the European Union’s legislation and institutions. | 3 |
| 17) | Have the knowledge on juridical regulations and applications related to economical and financial mechanisms. | |
| 18) | Have the knowledge of the operation of the national and the international judicial bodies. | 4 |