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Course Description

Course	Code	Semester	T+P (Hour)	Credit	ECTS
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW	HUK1012231	Yearly	8+0	8	8

Course Program

Çarşamba 13:30-14:15

Çarşamba 14:30-15:15

Perşembe 11:00-11:45

Perşembe 12:00-12:45

Perşembe 13:30-14:15

Perşembe 14:30-15:15

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses

Language of Course	Turkish
Course Level	First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type	Required
Course Coordinator	Prof.Dr. Sultan ÜZELTÜRK
Name of Lecturer(s)	Prof.Dr. Sultan ÜZELTÜRK
Assistant(s)
Aim	To evaluate all institutions and concepts of the 1982 Constitution and the developments of constitutionalism in Turkey and other countries.
Course Content	This course contains; General Introduction: The Subject and Method of Constitutional Law-Ottoman Turkish Constitutional Developments- The Deed of Alliance (Sened-i İttifak), the Edict of Tanzimat, and the Edict of Reform (Islahat Fermanı),Constitutional Developments during the Ottoman Period (1876-1909) The 1921 and 1924 Constitutions,Constitutional Developments during the Republican Era and Fundamental Institutions (1961-1982),Republicanism, Unitary State, Respect for Human Rights, Atatürk Nationalism, Democratic State, Secular State, Social State, Rule of Law, Principle of Equality.,Constitution, Concepts and Types of Constitutions, Sources of Constitutional Law.,Constituent Power,Amendment of the 1982 Constitution,Judiciary, Definition of Judicial Authority and Branches of the Judiciary in Turkey, Fundamental Principles Governing the Judiciary (Judicial Independence, Judicial Security, Judges' Employment Matters: CJP),Establishment of the Constitutional Court (Selection of Its Members), Duties and Powers.,Norms and Actions Subject to the Constitutional Court's Review, Scope of the Review - Forms of Review (Abstract and Concrete Norm Review), Nature and Effect of Decisions, Working and Adjudication Procedures,Individual Application,The Relationship between International Law and Domestic Law - International Judicial Mechanisms,Establishment of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Legal Status of the Members of the Grand National Assembly, and the Internal Structure and Working Order of the Grand National Assembly,Legislative Function, Authority, and Procedures + Duties and Powers of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey,Legislative Immunity,Executive,Regulatory Actions of the Executive Body during Ordinary and Extraordinary Periods,State and Conditions for the Existence of the State - Nation, Territory, Sovereignty - Monarchy, Republic,Forms of State - Unitary State,Federal State - Unions of States - Communities of States,Democracy - Types of Democracy in Terms of the Exercise of Sovereignty - Electoral Systems,Political Parties,Separation of Powers - Models of Concentration of Powers,Models of Separation of Powers - Parliamentary Regime - Presidential Regime - Hybrid Models,Presidential Government System,Fundamental Rights and Freedoms,Systems for the Exercise of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, Various Rights and Freedoms, Limitations on the Nature of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms - Limits of Limitation - Abuse - Fundamental Rights and Freedoms during a State of Emergency,general review.

Course Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Tell the historical development of constitutions that are being primary and fundamental source of law in contemporary nation states.	10, 16, 9	A
Tell the national and global historical development of constitutionalism.	10, 16, 9	A
Tell the basic principles of the constitutionalism and the implementation of these principles since the beginning.	10, 16, 9	A
List differences and similarities in constitutional systems.	10, 16, 9	A
Evaluate basic institutions and concepts which are used in contemporary constitutions.	10, 16, 9	A
Explain the constitutional meanings of human rights, participation, pluralism, democracy, equality and rule of law at the national and comparative levels.	10, 16, 9	A
Tell basic concepts of the constitutional law.	10, 16, 9	A
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different governmental models, federalism, unitary state, central and local governments	10, 16, 9	A
Evaluate the development of constitutional adjudication and evaluate different adjudication systems and court decisions.	10, 16, 9	A
Explain the different methods developed for judicial control of laws.	10, 16, 9	A
Evaluate the basic problems of constitutional adjudication.	10, 16, 9	A
Evaluate the decisions of Turkish Constitutional Court by using comparative law methods.	10, 16, 9	A
Evaluate the developments of constitutionalism in Turkey.	10, 16, 9	A
Tell the basic institutions and concepts of Ottoman and Turkish constitutions.	10, 16, 9	A
Evaluate all basic institutions and concepts of 1982 Constitution.	10, 16, 9	A
Evaluate constitutional problems in Turkey.	10, 16, 9	A

Teaching Methods:	10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:	A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

Order	Subjects	Preliminary Work
1	General Introduction: The Subject and Method of Constitutional Law-Ottoman Turkish Constitutional Developments- The Deed of Alliance (Sened-i İttifak), the Edict of Tanzimat, and the Edict of Reform (Islahat Fermanı)	Reading about the topic.
2	Constitutional Developments during the Ottoman Period (1876-1909) The 1921 and 1924 Constitutions	Reading about the topic.
3	Constitutional Developments during the Republican Era and Fundamental Institutions (1961-1982)	Reading about the topic.
4	Republicanism, Unitary State, Respect for Human Rights, Atatürk Nationalism, Democratic State, Secular State, Social State, Rule of Law, Principle of Equality.	Reading about the topic.
5	Constitution, Concepts and Types of Constitutions, Sources of Constitutional Law.	Reading about the topic.
6	Constituent Power	Reading about the topic.
7	Amendment of the 1982 Constitution	Reading about the topic.
8	Judiciary, Definition of Judicial Authority and Branches of the Judiciary in Turkey, Fundamental Principles Governing the Judiciary (Judicial Independence, Judicial Security, Judges' Employment Matters: CJP)	Reading about the topic.
9	Establishment of the Constitutional Court (Selection of Its Members), Duties and Powers.	Reading about the topic.
10	Norms and Actions Subject to the Constitutional Court's Review, Scope of the Review - Forms of Review (Abstract and Concrete Norm Review), Nature and Effect of Decisions, Working and Adjudication Procedures	Reading about the topic.
11	Individual Application	Reading about the topic.
12	The Relationship between International Law and Domestic Law - International Judicial Mechanisms	Reading about the topic.
13	Establishment of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Legal Status of the Members of the Grand National Assembly, and the Internal Structure and Working Order of the Grand National Assembly	Reading about the topic.
14	Legislative Function, Authority, and Procedures + Duties and Powers of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey	Reading about the topic and researching problems.
15	Legislative Immunity	Reading about the topic.
16	Executive	Reading about the topic.
17	Regulatory Actions of the Executive Body during Ordinary and Extraordinary Periods	Reading about the topic.
18	State and Conditions for the Existence of the State - Nation, Territory, Sovereignty - Monarchy, Republic	Reading about the topic.
19	Forms of State - Unitary State	Reading about the topic.
20	Federal State - Unions of States - Communities of States	Reading about the topic.
21	Democracy - Types of Democracy in Terms of the Exercise of Sovereignty - Electoral Systems	Reading about the topic.
22	Political Parties	Reading about the topic.
23	Separation of Powers - Models of Concentration of Powers	Reading about the topic.
24	Models of Separation of Powers - Parliamentary Regime - Presidential Regime - Hybrid Models	Reading on the Topic
25	Presidential Government System	reading about the topic
26	Fundamental Rights and Freedoms	Reading about the topic.
27	Systems for the Exercise of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, Various Rights and Freedoms, Limitations on the Nature of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms - Limits of Limitation - Abuse - Fundamental Rights and Freedoms during a State of Emergency	Reading about the topic.
28	general review	Reading about the topic.

Resources

Gözler, Kemal: Turkish Constitutional Law Lectures, 28th Edition, Ekin Publications, Bursa, 2023. Gözler, Kemal: General Principles of Constitutional Law, 15th Edition, Ekin Publications, Bursa, 2023. Özbudun, Ergun: Turkish Constitutional Law, 24th Edition, Yetkin Publications, Ankara, 2024. Teziç, Erdoğan: Constitutional Law, 26th Edition, Beta Publishing, Istanbul, 2023. Kaboğlu, İbrahim: Constitutional Law Lectures, 17th Edition, Legal Publishing, Istanbul, 2023.

Başgil, Ali Fuat: Basic Organizational Law, Baha Printing House, Istanbul, 1960. Anayurt, Ömer: Constitutional Law, General Part, 6th Edition, Seçkin, Istanbul, 2023. Kanadoğlu, Osman Korkut - Duygun, Ahmet Mert: General Principles of Constitutional Law, 12th Edition, Levha Publishing, Istanbul, 2023. Eren, Abdurrahman: Constitutional Law Lectures, 6th Edition, Seçkin Publishing, Istanbul, 2024. Yazıcı, Serap: Preparation of a New Constitution and Turkey, 3rd Edition, Istanbul Bilgi University Publications, Istanbul, 2016.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No	Program Qualification	Contribution Level
No	Program Qualification	1	2	3	4	5
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.
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.
16	16. Plan professional projects and activities and implement them with sense of social responsibility.
17	17. Have the basic knowledge of the structure of international society and forms of relations; and evaluates international problems.
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 Level	Relative Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success		40
Rate of Final Exam to Success		60
Total		100

ECTS / Workload Table
Activities	Number of	Duration(Hour)	Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours	28	4	112
Guided Problem Solving	0	0	0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report	14	2	28
Term Project	0	0	0
Presentation of Project / Seminar	0	0	0
Quiz	0	0	0
Midterm Exam	14	4	56
General Exam	14	4	56
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan	0	0	0
Total Workload(Hour)			252
*Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30=(252/30)**			8
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

Course	Code	Semester	T+P (Hour)	Credit	ECTS
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW	HUK1012231	Yearly	8+0	8	8

Course Program

Çarşamba 13:30-14:15

Çarşamba 14:30-15:15

Perşembe 11:00-11:45

Perşembe 12:00-12:45

Perşembe 13:30-14:15

Perşembe 14:30-15:15

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses

Language of Course	Turkish
Course Level	First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type	Required
Course Coordinator	Prof.Dr. Sultan ÜZELTÜRK
Name of Lecturer(s)	Prof.Dr. Sultan ÜZELTÜRK
Assistant(s)
Aim	To evaluate all institutions and concepts of the 1982 Constitution and the developments of constitutionalism in Turkey and other countries.
Course Content	This course contains; General Introduction: The Subject and Method of Constitutional Law-Ottoman Turkish Constitutional Developments- The Deed of Alliance (Sened-i İttifak), the Edict of Tanzimat, and the Edict of Reform (Islahat Fermanı),Constitutional Developments during the Ottoman Period (1876-1909) The 1921 and 1924 Constitutions,Constitutional Developments during the Republican Era and Fundamental Institutions (1961-1982),Republicanism, Unitary State, Respect for Human Rights, Atatürk Nationalism, Democratic State, Secular State, Social State, Rule of Law, Principle of Equality.,Constitution, Concepts and Types of Constitutions, Sources of Constitutional Law.,Constituent Power,Amendment of the 1982 Constitution,Judiciary, Definition of Judicial Authority and Branches of the Judiciary in Turkey, Fundamental Principles Governing the Judiciary (Judicial Independence, Judicial Security, Judges' Employment Matters: CJP),Establishment of the Constitutional Court (Selection of Its Members), Duties and Powers.,Norms and Actions Subject to the Constitutional Court's Review, Scope of the Review - Forms of Review (Abstract and Concrete Norm Review), Nature and Effect of Decisions, Working and Adjudication Procedures,Individual Application,The Relationship between International Law and Domestic Law - International Judicial Mechanisms,Establishment of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Legal Status of the Members of the Grand National Assembly, and the Internal Structure and Working Order of the Grand National Assembly,Legislative Function, Authority, and Procedures + Duties and Powers of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey,Legislative Immunity,Executive,Regulatory Actions of the Executive Body during Ordinary and Extraordinary Periods,State and Conditions for the Existence of the State - Nation, Territory, Sovereignty - Monarchy, Republic,Forms of State - Unitary State,Federal State - Unions of States - Communities of States,Democracy - Types of Democracy in Terms of the Exercise of Sovereignty - Electoral Systems,Political Parties,Separation of Powers - Models of Concentration of Powers,Models of Separation of Powers - Parliamentary Regime - Presidential Regime - Hybrid Models,Presidential Government System,Fundamental Rights and Freedoms,Systems for the Exercise of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, Various Rights and Freedoms, Limitations on the Nature of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms - Limits of Limitation - Abuse - Fundamental Rights and Freedoms during a State of Emergency,general review.

Course Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Tell the historical development of constitutions that are being primary and fundamental source of law in contemporary nation states.	10, 16, 9	A
Tell the national and global historical development of constitutionalism.	10, 16, 9	A
Tell the basic principles of the constitutionalism and the implementation of these principles since the beginning.	10, 16, 9	A
List differences and similarities in constitutional systems.	10, 16, 9	A
Evaluate basic institutions and concepts which are used in contemporary constitutions.	10, 16, 9	A
Explain the constitutional meanings of human rights, participation, pluralism, democracy, equality and rule of law at the national and comparative levels.	10, 16, 9	A
Tell basic concepts of the constitutional law.	10, 16, 9	A
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different governmental models, federalism, unitary state, central and local governments	10, 16, 9	A
Evaluate the development of constitutional adjudication and evaluate different adjudication systems and court decisions.	10, 16, 9	A
Explain the different methods developed for judicial control of laws.	10, 16, 9	A
Evaluate the basic problems of constitutional adjudication.	10, 16, 9	A
Evaluate the decisions of Turkish Constitutional Court by using comparative law methods.	10, 16, 9	A
Evaluate the developments of constitutionalism in Turkey.	10, 16, 9	A
Tell the basic institutions and concepts of Ottoman and Turkish constitutions.	10, 16, 9	A
Evaluate all basic institutions and concepts of 1982 Constitution.	10, 16, 9	A
Evaluate constitutional problems in Turkey.	10, 16, 9	A

Teaching Methods:	10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:	A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

Order	Subjects	Preliminary Work
1	General Introduction: The Subject and Method of Constitutional Law-Ottoman Turkish Constitutional Developments- The Deed of Alliance (Sened-i İttifak), the Edict of Tanzimat, and the Edict of Reform (Islahat Fermanı)	Reading about the topic.
2	Constitutional Developments during the Ottoman Period (1876-1909) The 1921 and 1924 Constitutions	Reading about the topic.
3	Constitutional Developments during the Republican Era and Fundamental Institutions (1961-1982)	Reading about the topic.
4	Republicanism, Unitary State, Respect for Human Rights, Atatürk Nationalism, Democratic State, Secular State, Social State, Rule of Law, Principle of Equality.	Reading about the topic.
5	Constitution, Concepts and Types of Constitutions, Sources of Constitutional Law.	Reading about the topic.
6	Constituent Power	Reading about the topic.
7	Amendment of the 1982 Constitution	Reading about the topic.
8	Judiciary, Definition of Judicial Authority and Branches of the Judiciary in Turkey, Fundamental Principles Governing the Judiciary (Judicial Independence, Judicial Security, Judges' Employment Matters: CJP)	Reading about the topic.
9	Establishment of the Constitutional Court (Selection of Its Members), Duties and Powers.	Reading about the topic.
10	Norms and Actions Subject to the Constitutional Court's Review, Scope of the Review - Forms of Review (Abstract and Concrete Norm Review), Nature and Effect of Decisions, Working and Adjudication Procedures	Reading about the topic.
11	Individual Application	Reading about the topic.
12	The Relationship between International Law and Domestic Law - International Judicial Mechanisms	Reading about the topic.
13	Establishment of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Legal Status of the Members of the Grand National Assembly, and the Internal Structure and Working Order of the Grand National Assembly	Reading about the topic.
14	Legislative Function, Authority, and Procedures + Duties and Powers of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey	Reading about the topic and researching problems.
15	Legislative Immunity	Reading about the topic.
16	Executive	Reading about the topic.
17	Regulatory Actions of the Executive Body during Ordinary and Extraordinary Periods	Reading about the topic.
18	State and Conditions for the Existence of the State - Nation, Territory, Sovereignty - Monarchy, Republic	Reading about the topic.
19	Forms of State - Unitary State	Reading about the topic.
20	Federal State - Unions of States - Communities of States	Reading about the topic.
21	Democracy - Types of Democracy in Terms of the Exercise of Sovereignty - Electoral Systems	Reading about the topic.
22	Political Parties	Reading about the topic.
23	Separation of Powers - Models of Concentration of Powers	Reading about the topic.
24	Models of Separation of Powers - Parliamentary Regime - Presidential Regime - Hybrid Models	Reading on the Topic
25	Presidential Government System	reading about the topic
26	Fundamental Rights and Freedoms	Reading about the topic.
27	Systems for the Exercise of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, Various Rights and Freedoms, Limitations on the Nature of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms - Limits of Limitation - Abuse - Fundamental Rights and Freedoms during a State of Emergency	Reading about the topic.
28	general review	Reading about the topic.

Resources

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No	Program Qualification	Contribution Level
No	Program Qualification	1	2	3	4	5
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.
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.
16	16. Plan professional projects and activities and implement them with sense of social responsibility.
17	17. Have the basic knowledge of the structure of international society and forms of relations; and evaluates international problems.
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 Level	Relative Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success		40
Rate of Final Exam to Success		60
Total		100

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Course Outline

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Assessment Methods

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Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Assessment Methods

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