Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
INTRODUCTION TO CONSTITUTIONAL LAW SBK0104 2. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
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Goals Introducing fundamental concepts of constitutional law and the basics of Turkish constitutional law
Course Content The concept of constitution is introduced in relation to law, politics and state. Outstanding natonal cases of modern constitutionalism is studied. Turkish constitutionalism is studied and the basics of the Constitution at force is introduced.
Learning Outcomes 1) Understanding basic concepts of constitutional law
2) Understanding common features of democratic constitutions
3) Understanding the notion of separation of powers and its institutional varieties, i.e. typical forms and key examples of government systems and state structures.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Basic concepts introduced Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Storyline 		Homework
2. Week Polities and constitutions Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Storyline 		Homework
3. Week Democratic constitutions: national cases and common features Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Storyline 		. Seminar
4. Week Types of statesSeparartion of powers and institutional varieties Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Storyline 		. Seminar
5. Week Constitution of the Ottomans Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Storyline 		Homework
6. Week Constitutions of the Republic of Turkey Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Storyline 		. Seminar
7. Week Midterm pre-exam remarks Lecture; Discussion
Colloquium
Storyline 		. Seminar
8. Week Constitution of the Republic of Turkey (CRT 1982): Constitution-making Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Storyline 		Homework
9. Week CRT 1982: Basic tenets of the Republic Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study
Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Storyline 		Homework
10. Week CRT 1982: Constitutional rights Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Storyline 		. Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week 1982 TCA: Yasama Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Storyline 		Homework
12. Week CRT 1982: The Executive Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning; Storyline 		Homework Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
13. Week CRT 1982: The Judiciary Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Storyline 		Homework Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
14. Week Closing remarks Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Storyline 		Homework Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Eroğul, Cem (2016). Anatüzeye Giriş (Ankara: İmaj).
Özbudun, Ergun (2017). Türk Anayasa Hukuku (Ankara: Yetkin).
Sabuncu, Yavuz (2015). Anayasaya Giriş (Ankara: İmaj).
Sevinç, Murat (2013). Anayasa Yazıları (Ankara: İmaj).

ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 4
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 4
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 12
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 18
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
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