General Information about the Course

Course Code:	PSP209
Course Title:	Constitutional Law
Course Semester:	3. Semester / Fall
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 3 0 3 5
Language of instruction:	EN
Prerequisite of the course:	No
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:	No
Type of course:	Necessary
Level of course:	Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s):	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doğan Şafak POLAT
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	To teach students basic principles and a detailled background of Turkish constitutional history starting from the late Ottoman period until today.
Course Objective:	Raising students who are aware of Turkish Constitutionalism's main concepts, discussions, and dynamics as well as to direct them to question existing frameworks and parameters.
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) Learning Turkish constitutionalism efforts and history.

2) Understanding Türkiye's constitutional history and main problematics.

3) To be able to interpret Turkish constitutional history and domestic political events in Türkiye from an academic perspective.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

Course Topics

Week	Subject
Related Preparation	Pekiştirme
1)	Constitution and Constitutional Law
2)	Constitution and Constitutional Law (Cont.)
3)	State, Types of States and Governments
4)	State, Types of States and Governments (Cont.)
5)	Democracy and Rule of Law
6)	Democracy and Rule of Law (Cont.)
7)	Human Rights and Constitution
8)	Midterm (40 %)
9)	1960 Coup and 1961 Constitution
10)	Introduction of the Constitutional Court in 1961 Constitution
11)	1980 Coup and 1982 Constitution
12)	Political Crises in Türkiye in the 1990s and 2000s
13)	Adoption of Presidential System in 2017
14)	Türkiye's Current Regime: Criticism about Democratic Deficits
15)	Revision before final
16)	Final (60 %)
References: Melih Uğraş Erol (2023), Turkish Constitutional Law – Turkish Administrative Law, Seçkin Yayıncılık Ergun Özbudun & Bülent Yücel (2018), Anayasa Hukuku, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları. Vakur Versan (1964), "Evolution of the Rule of Law and the New Constitution of Turkey", Pakistan Horizon , Cilt 17, Sayı: 2, ss. 122-129. Can Tuncay (1992), "New Turkish Constitutional Law System", İstanbul Üniversitesi Siyasal Bilgiler Fakültesi Dergisi, Sayı: 2, ss. 423-452. Ergun Özbudun (2006), "Political origins of the Turkish constitutional court and the problem of democratic legitimacy", European Public Law, Cilt 12, Sayı: 2, ss. 213-223.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) He/She has theoretical knowledge in the fields of politics, management, political history, economy and law. They can compare and express them in writing. Follows national and international developments in the field of Political Science and Public Administration, knows the main problems.	3	3
2) Follows national and international developments in the field of Political Science and Public Administration, knows the main problems. Can use qualitative and quantitative Social Science research methods.	3	3	3
3) Gains the sensitivity of being a responsible individual towards the society, social environment and himself/herself.	3	3	3
4) He/She works individually on the subjects in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
5) Uses research techniques, analytical thinking ability and knowledge related to the field.
6) Can look at concepts, theories and global issues objectively and critically.
7) Develops strategies and policies in case-oriented studies.
8) Has the ability to make interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary interpretation and analysis, and can establish relationships between different social sciences.
9) Expresses analysis results and research findings in various formats, primarily articles, reports and presentations.
10) He/She is ready to adapt comfortably to professional, academic and civil society.
11) Have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance		% 0
Laboratory		% 0
Application		% 0
Practice Exam		% 0
Quizzes		% 0
Homework Assignments		% 0
Presentation		% 0
Project		% 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)		% 0
Field Study		% 0
Article Critical		% 0
Article Writing		% 0
Module Group Study		% 0
Brainstorming		% 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing		% 0
Out of Class Study		% 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement		% 0
Application Repetition etc.		% 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)		% 0
Project Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Report Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting		% 0
Oral examination		% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Practical Final		% 0
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Bütünleme Pratik		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Participation		% 0
Discussion		% 0
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class	14	42
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams	6	30
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)
Preparing for the General Exam	6	30
GENERAL EXAM (Final)
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		144
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		4