Faculty of Law · Law · Undergraduate
ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 4+0+0 Compulsory
Coordinator: Arş. Gör. Nebile Nur ADALI
Course Objective
The purpose of this course is to teach the background of constitutional developments until today. The course also aims at giving information about general principles and fundamental concepts of the current Constitution.
Course Content
The course covers Sened-i İttifak, 1876 Kânûn-i Esâsî, 1876 Kânûn-i Esâsî, 1921 Code of Teşkilat-ı Esasiye, 1924 Code of Teşkilat-ı Esasiye , 1961 Constitution, 1982 Constitution, as well as fundamental organs and institutions of state set out in 1982 Constitution.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Students explain the sources of information for Constitutional Law.
- Students explain the types of government and systems of unity of power.
- Students evaluate the importance of constitutional law in legal disputes and political issues and solve the legal problems by reference to the provisions of the Constitution, actions and scholarly view.
- Students evaluate the Turkish constitutional system and analyze current constitutional problems. They can also determine and evaluate the main organs and institutions of the State.
Core Area Distribution
(38) Law%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussion
Assessment & Evaluation
Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constitutional Documents Ranging from Sened-i İttifak to 1876 Kânûn-i Esâsî | The relevant parts of the resource books will be read |
| 2 | General Principels, Fundamental Organs and Institutions of 1876 Kânûn-i Esâsî | The relevant parts of the resource books will be read |
| 3 | 1921 Code of Teşkilat-ı Esasiye and General Principles, Fundamental Organs and Institutions of 1924 Code of Teşkilat-ı Esasiye | The relevant parts of the resource books will be read |
| 4 | General Principles, Fundamental Organs and Institutions of 1961 Constitutions | The relevant parts of the resource books will be read |
| 5 | Making of 1982 Constitution and General Principles | The relevant parts of the resource books will be read |
| 6 | Regime I for Fundamental Rights and Freedoms in 1982 Constitution | The relevant parts of the resource books will be read |
| 7 | Regime II for Fundamental Rights and Freedoms in 1982 Constitution | The relevant parts of the resource books will be read |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Ara Sınav |
| 9 | Law of Political Parties in 1982 Constitution | The relevant parts of the resource books will be read |
| 10 | Legislature in 1982 Constitution | The relevant parts of the resource books will be read |
| 11 | Executive in 1982 Constitution | The relevant parts of the resource books will be read |
| 12 | Judiciary in 1982 Constitution | The relevant parts of the resource books will be read |
| 13 | Turkish Constitutional Court and Turkish Constitutional Jurisdiction | The relevant parts of the resource books will be read |
| 14 | Making of Constitution in 1982 Constitution | The relevant parts of the resource books will be read |
| 15 | Amending the Constitution in 1982 Constitution | The relevant parts of the resource books will be read |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Sınavı |