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CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
PUBLIC LAWHUK2023300Yearly4+046
Course Program

Cuma 14:30-15:15

Cuma 15:30-16:15

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Nihat BULUT
Name of Lecturer(s)Assoc.Prof. Adem Ersin BAYRA
Assistant(s)
AimTo debate and research the elements of modern state and the development of constitutional institutions in terms of historic, theoric and juristic. To comprehend theoric and jurictic basis of human rights and democracy which are purposed by modern state, and impacts on our time.
Course ContentThis course contains; Debates on pre-state society and basis of state.,Differences between Athens’s democracy and modern democracy.,Ideologic, Class State and Plato,Institutionalized Constitution and Aristotle,Ciceron and Res Publica (Roman Empire),Understanding of Freedom in The Middle Age, Law and Feudal Structure.,Differentiation Between Pastoral Power and Secular Power and Thomas D’Aquin,Freedom of Thought and Faith and William of Ockham,From Alpharabius to Averroes; The Thought of State in Islamic World.,The Prince of Machievelli and Renaissance People.,The birth of modern state I, Monarchy and Theory of Sovereignity. J.Bodin,The Birth of Modern State II, Monarchy and Theory of Sovereignity.Thomas Hobbes (Voluntaristic Positivism),The Birth of Modern State III, Contribution of Liberalism to Modern State. J. Locke,The Birth of Modern State IV, Freedom Understanding of 18th Century, Seperation of Powers, Rejection to Natural Law. Montesquieu,The Birth of Modern State V, Rise of Inequality, General Will, National Sovereignity. J.J.Rousseau,The Theory of Natural Rights and 1789 Declaration of Rights of Man and the citizen, and Legal and Political Impacts,The Developments on Rights and Freedoms and Basic Hstorical Texts in United Kingdom.,The Developments on Rights and Freedoms and Basic Hstorical Texts in United States of America.,1848 Revolutions and its Evolution Progress from Individuals Rights to Social Rights,Social State Principle and State of Law Principle and Contemporary Approachs,Legal-Political Transformation Dynamics and Approachs to Human Rights in Ottoman Empire in 19th Century.,Modern Approachs to Fundamental Rights and Freedoms; Democratic Fundamental Concepts of Human Rights.,The Relation Between Rights and Freedoms in terms of Different Political Systems,1948 UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its Content and Impacts on Constitutional Institutions.,A Model of Supranational Institution: European Convention on Human Rights (and its Preparations, Political reasons and Aims),Supranational Juridical Assurances of Human Rights.,The Impacts of Globalization on Modern States and The Approachs Concerning Human Rights.,Post-Modern State and Seeking a New Justice Understanding..
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1.Question the concept of political power.10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
1.1. Analyse contacts of legitimacy between social/legal order and political authority.10, 16, 19, 9A
1.2. Analyse the legal/political concepts.10, 16, 19, 9A
1.3. Discuss the fundamental theory of state.10, 16, 19, 9A
2. Employ basic legal/polical concepts as verbal and inscriptive in correct form.10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
2.1. Recognize the arguments of the philosophers who are most famous in the history.10, 16, 19, 9A
2.2. Recognize important ideologies that have made a name for themselves throughout history.10, 16, 19, 9A
2.3. Recognize the dominant ideologies in today's world.10, 16, 19, 9A
3. Evaluate today's dominant political systems with a critical approach.10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
3.1. Discuss the theory of modern state.10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
3.2. Critically comprehend and analyze human rights theory.10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9A
3.3. Question the theory of globalisation.10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Debates on pre-state society and basis of state.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
2Differences between Athens’s democracy and modern democracy.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
3Ideologic, Class State and PlatoThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
4Institutionalized Constitution and AristotleThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
5Ciceron and Res Publica (Roman Empire)The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
6Understanding of Freedom in The Middle Age, Law and Feudal Structure.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
7Differentiation Between Pastoral Power and Secular Power and Thomas D’AquinThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
8Freedom of Thought and Faith and William of OckhamThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
9From Alpharabius to Averroes; The Thought of State in Islamic World.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
10The Prince of Machievelli and Renaissance People.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
11The birth of modern state I, Monarchy and Theory of Sovereignity. J.BodinThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
12The Birth of Modern State II, Monarchy and Theory of Sovereignity.Thomas Hobbes (Voluntaristic Positivism)The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
13The Birth of Modern State III, Contribution of Liberalism to Modern State. J. LockeThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
14The Birth of Modern State IV, Freedom Understanding of 18th Century, Seperation of Powers, Rejection to Natural Law. MontesquieuThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
15The Birth of Modern State V, Rise of Inequality, General Will, National Sovereignity. J.J.RousseauThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
16The Theory of Natural Rights and 1789 Declaration of Rights of Man and the citizen, and Legal and Political ImpactsThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
17The Developments on Rights and Freedoms and Basic Hstorical Texts in United Kingdom.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
18The Developments on Rights and Freedoms and Basic Hstorical Texts in United States of America.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
191848 Revolutions and its Evolution Progress from Individuals Rights to Social RightsThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
20Social State Principle and State of Law Principle and Contemporary ApproachsThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
21Legal-Political Transformation Dynamics and Approachs to Human Rights in Ottoman Empire in 19th Century.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
22Modern Approachs to Fundamental Rights and Freedoms; Democratic Fundamental Concepts of Human Rights.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
23The Relation Between Rights and Freedoms in terms of Different Political SystemsThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
241948 UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its Content and Impacts on Constitutional Institutions.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
25A Model of Supranational Institution: European Convention on Human Rights (and its Preparations, Political reasons and Aims)The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
26Supranational Juridical Assurances of Human Rights.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
27The Impacts of Globalization on Modern States and The Approachs Concerning Human Rights.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
28Post-Modern State and Seeking a New Justice Understanding.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
Resources
No Textbook will be provided.
Pierre Clastres,Devlete Karşı Toplum, Ayrıntı Y.,İstanbul.Ayferi Göze; Siyasal Düşünceler ve Yönetimler, Beta Y., İstanbul;Mehmet Akad-Bihterin Vural Dinçkol; Genel Kamu Hukuku, Der Y., İstanbul;İlhan Akın; Kamu Hukuku, Üçdal Y., İstanbul;Cemal Bali Akal(Derleyen); Devlet Kuramı, Dost Y., Ankara, 2000;Mehmet Ali Ağaoğulları-Levent Köker; İmparatorluktan Tanrı Devletine, İmge Y.,Ankara,1991;Mehmet Ali Ağaoğulları-Levent Köker; Kral Devlet ya da Ölümlü Tanrı,İmge Y.,Ankara,1994;Mehmet Ali Ağaoğulları-Levent Köker;Tanrı Devletinden Kral Devlete, İmge Y.,Ankara,1991;Alaeddin Şenel; Siyasal Düşünceler Tarihi, Bilim ve Sanat Y., Ankara,1995;Murat Sarıca; Siyasi Düşünce Tarihi, Gerçek Y., Ankara,1973;Cemal Bali Akal, İktidarın Üç Yüzü, Dost Y., Ankara,1998;Macit Gökberk, Felsefe Tarihi, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul;Rukiye Akkaya, Küreselleşme Olgusu Karşısında Ulus Sorunu, Legal Y.,İstanbul, 2004;Betül Çotuksöken-Saffet Babür; Orta Çağ’da Felsefe, Kabalcı Y., İstanbul,1993;Karl Popper, Açık Toplum ve Düşmanları,Remzi Y., İstanbul,1989;Niyazi Berkes, Türkiye’de Çağdaşlaşma, Doğu-Batı Y.,İstanbul.; C.Northcote Parkinson, Siyasal Düşüncenin Evrimi, Remzi Y., İstanbul,1984.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
1. Know legal concepts and institutions; list the relations between these concepts and institutions.
X
2
2. In addition to theoretical knowledge comprehend using, comparing, interpreting and the substance and procedures of implementation of legal rules.
X
3
3. Know historical development process of law and legal systems as a branch of science.
X
4
4. Have information on contemporary legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views.
X
5
5. Evaluate, interpret; and make researches on legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views by a methodological approach.
X
6
6. Settle legal disputes departing from legal rules, court judgments and jurisprudential views.
X
7
7. Have the ability to find solutions to legal disputes; take initiative; behave independently and creatively.
X
8
8. Resort to assistance of different fields of expertise in dealing with the unpredictable problems encountered in legal practice and take responsibility in team works.
X
9
9. Undertake planning and management of activities for professional progress of employees working under their authority and responsibility.
X
10
10. Follow and evaluate the developments in theory and practice of law.
X
11
11. Deal with the social and legal problems with a critical perspective and produce solutions for these problems.
X
12
12. Have the awareness of the need for life-long learning (continuous education).
X
13
13. Inform individuals and institutions on legal subjects; present oral and written proposals with reasoning.
X
14
14. Use information and communication technologies in the field of legal profession effectively.
X
15
15. Know a foreign language at the level of following international developments and communicating with other lawyers worldwide.
X
16
16. Plan professional projects and activities and implement them with sense of social responsibility.
X
17
17. Have the basic knowledge of the structure of international society and forms of relations; and evaluates international problems.
X
18
18. As a lawyer who recognizes universal principles of law, protects and defends rule of law quality of Turkish Republic.
X
19
19. Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility.
X
20
20. Have the capacity of evaluation and competency of finding solutions for legal disputes from the point of positive and ideal law.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelRelative Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours28256
Guided Problem Solving14228
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report14228
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam13434
General Exam12727
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)173
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(173/30)6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
PUBLIC LAWHUK2023300Yearly4+046
Course Program

Cuma 14:30-15:15

Cuma 15:30-16:15

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Nihat BULUT
Name of Lecturer(s)Assoc.Prof. Adem Ersin BAYRA
Assistant(s)
AimTo debate and research the elements of modern state and the development of constitutional institutions in terms of historic, theoric and juristic. To comprehend theoric and jurictic basis of human rights and democracy which are purposed by modern state, and impacts on our time.
Course ContentThis course contains; Debates on pre-state society and basis of state.,Differences between Athens’s democracy and modern democracy.,Ideologic, Class State and Plato,Institutionalized Constitution and Aristotle,Ciceron and Res Publica (Roman Empire),Understanding of Freedom in The Middle Age, Law and Feudal Structure.,Differentiation Between Pastoral Power and Secular Power and Thomas D’Aquin,Freedom of Thought and Faith and William of Ockham,From Alpharabius to Averroes; The Thought of State in Islamic World.,The Prince of Machievelli and Renaissance People.,The birth of modern state I, Monarchy and Theory of Sovereignity. J.Bodin,The Birth of Modern State II, Monarchy and Theory of Sovereignity.Thomas Hobbes (Voluntaristic Positivism),The Birth of Modern State III, Contribution of Liberalism to Modern State. J. Locke,The Birth of Modern State IV, Freedom Understanding of 18th Century, Seperation of Powers, Rejection to Natural Law. Montesquieu,The Birth of Modern State V, Rise of Inequality, General Will, National Sovereignity. J.J.Rousseau,The Theory of Natural Rights and 1789 Declaration of Rights of Man and the citizen, and Legal and Political Impacts,The Developments on Rights and Freedoms and Basic Hstorical Texts in United Kingdom.,The Developments on Rights and Freedoms and Basic Hstorical Texts in United States of America.,1848 Revolutions and its Evolution Progress from Individuals Rights to Social Rights,Social State Principle and State of Law Principle and Contemporary Approachs,Legal-Political Transformation Dynamics and Approachs to Human Rights in Ottoman Empire in 19th Century.,Modern Approachs to Fundamental Rights and Freedoms; Democratic Fundamental Concepts of Human Rights.,The Relation Between Rights and Freedoms in terms of Different Political Systems,1948 UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its Content and Impacts on Constitutional Institutions.,A Model of Supranational Institution: European Convention on Human Rights (and its Preparations, Political reasons and Aims),Supranational Juridical Assurances of Human Rights.,The Impacts of Globalization on Modern States and The Approachs Concerning Human Rights.,Post-Modern State and Seeking a New Justice Understanding..
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1.Question the concept of political power.10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
1.1. Analyse contacts of legitimacy between social/legal order and political authority.10, 16, 19, 9A
1.2. Analyse the legal/political concepts.10, 16, 19, 9A
1.3. Discuss the fundamental theory of state.10, 16, 19, 9A
2. Employ basic legal/polical concepts as verbal and inscriptive in correct form.10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
2.1. Recognize the arguments of the philosophers who are most famous in the history.10, 16, 19, 9A
2.2. Recognize important ideologies that have made a name for themselves throughout history.10, 16, 19, 9A
2.3. Recognize the dominant ideologies in today's world.10, 16, 19, 9A
3. Evaluate today's dominant political systems with a critical approach.10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
3.1. Discuss the theory of modern state.10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
3.2. Critically comprehend and analyze human rights theory.10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9A
3.3. Question the theory of globalisation.10, 14, 16, 19, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Debates on pre-state society and basis of state.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
2Differences between Athens’s democracy and modern democracy.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
3Ideologic, Class State and PlatoThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
4Institutionalized Constitution and AristotleThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
5Ciceron and Res Publica (Roman Empire)The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
6Understanding of Freedom in The Middle Age, Law and Feudal Structure.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
7Differentiation Between Pastoral Power and Secular Power and Thomas D’AquinThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
8Freedom of Thought and Faith and William of OckhamThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
9From Alpharabius to Averroes; The Thought of State in Islamic World.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
10The Prince of Machievelli and Renaissance People.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
11The birth of modern state I, Monarchy and Theory of Sovereignity. J.BodinThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
12The Birth of Modern State II, Monarchy and Theory of Sovereignity.Thomas Hobbes (Voluntaristic Positivism)The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
13The Birth of Modern State III, Contribution of Liberalism to Modern State. J. LockeThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
14The Birth of Modern State IV, Freedom Understanding of 18th Century, Seperation of Powers, Rejection to Natural Law. MontesquieuThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
15The Birth of Modern State V, Rise of Inequality, General Will, National Sovereignity. J.J.RousseauThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
16The Theory of Natural Rights and 1789 Declaration of Rights of Man and the citizen, and Legal and Political ImpactsThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
17The Developments on Rights and Freedoms and Basic Hstorical Texts in United Kingdom.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
18The Developments on Rights and Freedoms and Basic Hstorical Texts in United States of America.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
191848 Revolutions and its Evolution Progress from Individuals Rights to Social RightsThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
20Social State Principle and State of Law Principle and Contemporary ApproachsThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
21Legal-Political Transformation Dynamics and Approachs to Human Rights in Ottoman Empire in 19th Century.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
22Modern Approachs to Fundamental Rights and Freedoms; Democratic Fundamental Concepts of Human Rights.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
23The Relation Between Rights and Freedoms in terms of Different Political SystemsThe student should read relevant sources on the subject.
241948 UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its Content and Impacts on Constitutional Institutions.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
25A Model of Supranational Institution: European Convention on Human Rights (and its Preparations, Political reasons and Aims)The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
26Supranational Juridical Assurances of Human Rights.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
27The Impacts of Globalization on Modern States and The Approachs Concerning Human Rights.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
28Post-Modern State and Seeking a New Justice Understanding.The student should read relevant sources on the subject.
Resources
No Textbook will be provided.
Pierre Clastres,Devlete Karşı Toplum, Ayrıntı Y.,İstanbul.Ayferi Göze; Siyasal Düşünceler ve Yönetimler, Beta Y., İstanbul;Mehmet Akad-Bihterin Vural Dinçkol; Genel Kamu Hukuku, Der Y., İstanbul;İlhan Akın; Kamu Hukuku, Üçdal Y., İstanbul;Cemal Bali Akal(Derleyen); Devlet Kuramı, Dost Y., Ankara, 2000;Mehmet Ali Ağaoğulları-Levent Köker; İmparatorluktan Tanrı Devletine, İmge Y.,Ankara,1991;Mehmet Ali Ağaoğulları-Levent Köker; Kral Devlet ya da Ölümlü Tanrı,İmge Y.,Ankara,1994;Mehmet Ali Ağaoğulları-Levent Köker;Tanrı Devletinden Kral Devlete, İmge Y.,Ankara,1991;Alaeddin Şenel; Siyasal Düşünceler Tarihi, Bilim ve Sanat Y., Ankara,1995;Murat Sarıca; Siyasi Düşünce Tarihi, Gerçek Y., Ankara,1973;Cemal Bali Akal, İktidarın Üç Yüzü, Dost Y., Ankara,1998;Macit Gökberk, Felsefe Tarihi, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul;Rukiye Akkaya, Küreselleşme Olgusu Karşısında Ulus Sorunu, Legal Y.,İstanbul, 2004;Betül Çotuksöken-Saffet Babür; Orta Çağ’da Felsefe, Kabalcı Y., İstanbul,1993;Karl Popper, Açık Toplum ve Düşmanları,Remzi Y., İstanbul,1989;Niyazi Berkes, Türkiye’de Çağdaşlaşma, Doğu-Batı Y.,İstanbul.; C.Northcote Parkinson, Siyasal Düşüncenin Evrimi, Remzi Y., İstanbul,1984.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
1. Know legal concepts and institutions; list the relations between these concepts and institutions.
X
2
2. In addition to theoretical knowledge comprehend using, comparing, interpreting and the substance and procedures of implementation of legal rules.
X
3
3. Know historical development process of law and legal systems as a branch of science.
X
4
4. Have information on contemporary legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views.
X
5
5. Evaluate, interpret; and make researches on legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views by a methodological approach.
X
6
6. Settle legal disputes departing from legal rules, court judgments and jurisprudential views.
X
7
7. Have the ability to find solutions to legal disputes; take initiative; behave independently and creatively.
X
8
8. Resort to assistance of different fields of expertise in dealing with the unpredictable problems encountered in legal practice and take responsibility in team works.
X
9
9. Undertake planning and management of activities for professional progress of employees working under their authority and responsibility.
X
10
10. Follow and evaluate the developments in theory and practice of law.
X
11
11. Deal with the social and legal problems with a critical perspective and produce solutions for these problems.
X
12
12. Have the awareness of the need for life-long learning (continuous education).
X
13
13. Inform individuals and institutions on legal subjects; present oral and written proposals with reasoning.
X
14
14. Use information and communication technologies in the field of legal profession effectively.
X
15
15. Know a foreign language at the level of following international developments and communicating with other lawyers worldwide.
X
16
16. Plan professional projects and activities and implement them with sense of social responsibility.
X
17
17. Have the basic knowledge of the structure of international society and forms of relations; and evaluates international problems.
X
18
18. As a lawyer who recognizes universal principles of law, protects and defends rule of law quality of Turkish Republic.
X
19
19. Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility.
X
20
20. Have the capacity of evaluation and competency of finding solutions for legal disputes from the point of positive and ideal law.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelRelative Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

Numerical Data

Student Success

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