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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Constitutional Law 1 |
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| Course Code |
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HK 101 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Explains the concept of Constitution
Defines the concept of Constitution in its material and formal sense
Describes the types of Constitution
Explains constitutional movements in historical progress
Describes constitution making procedures
Defines the State from a legal point of view
Defines and compares different governmental systems
Defines the concept of democracy and the different types of democracy
Explains the concept of political party and classifies party systems
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The purpose of this course is to describe the general principles of constitutional law and base concept in comparative perspectives. This course aims to deal with subjects such as constitutional, constitutional the judiciary, secularism, the welfare state, election, sovereignty, political power, legislative- executive- juridical power, parliamentary system, presidential regime, political parties and so on. |
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| Course Contents |
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The subject of Constitutional Law, the concept of constitution, types of constitutions, fundamental rights and freedoms, governmental systems, constitutional amendments, constitutional
review |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
The social order and the concept of state |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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2 |
The definition of political power |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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3 |
The legitimacy of political power |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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4 |
Acts of state, Constitutional movements |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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5 |
The concept of Constitution |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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6 |
Sources of constitutional law |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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7 |
MidTerm Exam |
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Lecture, discussion |
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8 |
Models of state |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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9 |
Political systems |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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10 |
The concept of democracy and models of democracy |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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11 |
Political parties |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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12 |
The concept of election and electoral systems |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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13 |
The separation of powers |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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14 |
Governmental systems |
Reading |
Lecture, discussion |
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15 |
Final Exam |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
100 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
0 |
0 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law. |
3 |
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2 |
Conducts scientific studies in the field. |
5 |
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3 |
Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares |
3 |
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4 |
Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. |
5 |
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5 |
Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. |
5 |
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6 |
Takes on tasks; the administrative organization of the country´s governor, the governor, the chief of police, inspectors, also in areas such as banking and finance senior positions and so on. |
5 |
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7 |
Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods |
5 |
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8 |
Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms |
5 |
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9 |
Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. |
5 |
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10 |
Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. |
4 |
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11 |
Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. |
5 |
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12 |
Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector |
4 |
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13 |
Understands and uses the basic concepts of law; has the ability to conduct legal and normative research, predicts outcomes of decisions taken, develops strategical solutions while taking into account cause and effect relationships. |
5 |
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14 |
Is legally objective and has an impartial attitude towards daily events, is honest and morally ethical; all of which are characteristics or equired of lawyers. |
4 |
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15 |
Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity |
5 |
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16 |
Has written and oral communication skills, can convey ideas to other using persuasive speech, is capable of producing alternative solutions and can analyze information. |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
16 |
4 |
64 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
16 |
3 |
48 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Total Workload: | 114 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4.56 |
| ECTS Credit: | 5 |
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