Comprehend the general concepts and principles of Constitutional Law, a major branch of Public Law.
Acquire a broad understanding of the development process of Turkish constitutionalism.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Description
This course primarily focuses on the fundamental concepts and principles of Constitutional Law. Subsequent weeks trace the main historical contours of the domestic legal system. All topics are approached through a comparative lens, using an interactive lecture style that encourages active student participation. Beyond relying on the course textbook, students are strongly encouraged to take their own detailed notes.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Supremacy of the Constitution
2nd Week
The Concept of Constitutional Law and Introduction to Constitutional Law
3rd Week
Primary Constituent Power
4th Week
Derived Constituent Power
5th Week
General Concept of Western Constitutionalism
6th Week
General Concept of Eastern Constitutionalism
7th Week
Constitutionalism in the Republican Era: The 1921 Constitution
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
Midterm Exam
10th Week
Constitutionalism in the Republican Era: The 1924 Constitution
11th Week
Constitutionalism in the Republican Era: The 1961 Constitution
12th Week
Constitutionalism in the Republican Era: The 1982 Constitution
13th Week
The Concept of State and Secularism
14th Week
Representative Regimes and Election
Recommended or Required Reading
Prof. Dr. Hasan Tahsin Fendoğlu, Anayasa Hukuku, Yetkin Yayınevi, 12. Baskı, 2025, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
40
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
