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  Course Description
Course Name : Introduction To Public Law

Course Code : HKS211

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1. To introduce to Turkish Public Law´s basic notions.
2. To learn the Turkish system of government
3. To introduce to preliminary grasp of constitutional and administrative law frameworks.
4. To give an ability to cogently discuss these concepts in a scholarly and persuasive manner

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to introduce students to the study of public law, including its methods of reasoning, history and fundamental principles.

Course Contents : It asks students to engage with introductory principles and theories of constitutional law, criminal law, administrative law and general theory of state.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Faculty of Law classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The definition, sources and branches of Public Law Oral presentation, Q&A
2 Public law-Private law distinction Oral presentation, Q&A
3 Political power and the sovereign problem Oral presentation, Q&A
4 The state and its elements; forms of the state; Oral presentation, Q&A
5 The government systems Oral presentation, Q&A
6 Kelsen´s norm hierarchy Oral presentation, Q&A
7 Crime and punishment Oral presentation, Q&A
8 Midterm exam
9 Elements of a crime Oral presentation, Q&A
10 Basic terminology of Criminal Procedure Oral presentation, Q&A
11 The general principles of Turkish Administrative Law Oral presentation, Q&A
12 Economy and public law Oral presentation, Q&A
13 Legislative and executive powers; the relations between them Oral presentation, Q&A
14 The judicial review of legislative acts Oral presentation, Q&A
15 General review Oral presentation, Q&A
16/17 Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  General Principles of Turkish Law, Güven,Kudret, 3.Bası, Bilge yayınları, Ankara, 2007
 Introduction to Turkish Law, Ansay, Tuğrul/Wallace, Don, 6.Bası, Seçkin yayınları, Ankara, 2011
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 20
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law. 5
2 Conducts scientific studies in the field. 5
3 Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares 5
4 Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. 4
5 Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. 4
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. 3
7 Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods 4
8 Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms 5
9 Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. 3
10 Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. 5
11 Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. 3
12 Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector 3
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. 0
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
15 Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity 3
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. 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 16 2 32
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 2 32
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload: 79
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.16
ECTS Credit: 3