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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | SBKY202 | Turkish | Compulsory | 4. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face-to-face |
| Course Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BEKİR ÇELİKDEMİR |
| Instructor(s) | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BEKİR ÇELİKDEMİR (Bahar) |
| Goals | This course aims to teach the basic institutions, concepts and theories of constitutional law. |
| Course Content | The concept of the Constitution, its definition, characteristics and constitutional movements, constitutional documents, making and changing the Constitution, the concept of the State, its elements, the rule of law and the principles of equality, human rights, fundamental rights and freedoms and their limitations, the legislative power, its function, authority, procedures, working order, the status of the legislative body, its election, the duties and authorities of the legislative body, the executive power - the President, executive regulatory procedures and the state of emergency, the judicial power, the constitutional judiciary will be covered. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Students are provided with knowledge on the concept of the constitution, constitutionalism movements, constituent power, and judicial review of the constitutionality of laws. The course further examines the elements of the state, forms of state, the theory of separation of powers, systems of government, types of democracy, electoral systems, and fundamental rights and freedoms. |
| 2 | At the end of the course, students will develop an awareness of the functioning of the constitutional order, the rights they possess as individuals, and the operation of political power and the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. |
| 3 | Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Explain the basic concepts of constitutional law, such as the state, democracy, systems of government, constituent power, elections, and fundamental rights and freedoms. Develop awareness of constitutional rights and the importance of protecting them. Understand the functions and supremacy of the constitution in the legal order. Analyze and evaluate decisions rendered within the framework of constitutional adjudication. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | The concept of the constitution, its definition, characteristics and constitutional movements | |
| 2. Week | Documents of constitutional nature | |
| 3. Week | Making and changing the constitution, the concept of the state, its elements, types | |
| 4. Week | Electoral systems, government systems | |
| 5. Week | Democratic and secular state principles, social, rule of law and equality principles | |
| 6. Week | Human rights, fundamental rights and freedoms and their limitations | |
| 7. Week | Status of the legislative body, its election | |
| 8. Week | Status of the legislative body, its election | |
| 9. Week | Status of the legislative body, its election | |
| 10. Week | Duties and authorities of the legislative body | |
| 11. Week | Executive power - President | |
| 12. Week | Executive regulatory procedures and state of emergency | |
| 13. Week | Judicial Power | |
| 14. Week | Constitutional Court |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Explains and interprets the fundamental concepts and theories related to political science, public administration, law, urbanization, and environmental studies. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Conducts scientific research in the field of political science and public administration; carries out the research process by using appropriate methods and techniques. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Evaluates public administration, public policy, local governments, and governance processes from an analytical and critical perspective. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Analyzes national and international political and administrative developments from a comparative perspective. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Applies the theoretical and practical knowledge accumulated in the field to practices in the public sector, private sector, and civil society. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills; sustains personal and professional development with an awareness of lifelong learning. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Demonstrates attitudes and behaviors in accordance with ethical values, guided by a sense of social responsibility and public interest. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Analyzes the administrative structure and functioning of central and local public institutions in Türkiye. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY6 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY7 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
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Sınavlar |
Midterm | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Quiz | 1 | 15.5 | 15.5 | |
| Final | 1 | 40 | 40 | |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 | |
| Total Workload | 127.5 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
