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M.A. in Political Science without Thesis

PSIR546

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW IN TÜRKIYE

Course Code
PSIR546
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the difference between constitutional development and the constitution,
  2. Understand the development process of Constitutional Law in Turkey,
  3. Analyze the fundamental principles underlying the development of Constitutional Law.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the development process of Constitutional Law in Turkey within its historical context. Within the scope of the course, the fundamental parameters underlying the development of Constitutional Law as a branch of public law will be examined in detail. In this context, constitutional developments, constitutions, certain Constitutional Court decisions, and academic/doctrinal studies contributing to the development of Constitutional Law will be discussed.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General Introduction to the Course and Course Structure
2nd Week General Principles of Constitutional Law and Constitutional Developments Fundamental to the Historical Development of Constitutional Law
3rd Week The Constitutional Nature of Fatih's Organizational Code
4th Week The Constitutional Nature of the Hujjat al-Shar'iyya and the Sened-i İttifak
5th Week Determining the Research Topic/Question
6th Week Official Holidays
7th Week Constitutional Principles in the Gülhane Hatt-ı Hümayunu and the Islahat Fermanı
8th Week The Kanun-ı Esasi and the 1921 Constitution
9th Week The 1924, 1961, and 1982 Constitutions
10th Week Examples of Decisions by the Constitutional Court Contributing to the Development of Constitutional Law
11th Week Examples of Decisions by the Constitutional Court Contributing to the Development of Constitutional Law
12th Week Contribution of Scientific Studies in the Field of Constitutional Law to the Development of Constitutional Law as an Academic Discipline
13th Week Contribution of Scientific Studies in the Field of Constitutional Law to the Development of Constitutional Law as an Academic Discipline
14th Week Student Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingKemal Gözler, Anayasa Hukukunun Genel Esaslarına Giriş, , Ekin Yayınları, 14. Baskı, Bursa, 2021
Şeref Gözübüyük ve Suna Kili, Türk Anayasa Metinleri, İş Bankası Yay., Ankara, 1985.
Osmanlıdan Günümüze Türk Anayasa Metinleri, (Editör: Zeki Eraslan), ATAM Yay., Ankara, 2024.
Bülent Tanör, Osmanlı- Türk Anayasal Gelişmeleri, 2. Baskı, YKY, İstanbul, 1998.
Ergun Özbudun, 1921 Anayasası, Atatürk Araştırma Merkezi, Ankara, 1992.
Ali Fuad Başgil, Hukukun Ana Meseleleri ve Müesseseleri: Konferanslar, Yağmur Yay.,
İstanbul, 2008.
Zeki Eraslan, https://ataturkansiklopedisi.gov.tr/detay/1020/Anayasa_Mahkemesi(Yayımlanma Tarihi (15.05.2023)
Anayasa Mahkemesi Dergisi
Levent Gönenç, Anayasa Hukukunda Yeni Eğilimler; Milletlerarası Anayasa Hukuku, Ankara Üniv. SBE, Yüksek Lisans Tezi, 1994 (https://tez.yok.gov.tr/UlusalTezMerkezi/tezSorguSonucYeni.jsp)
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Project 1 40
Oral Exam 15 30
Presentation of Article 1 30
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 7 98
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 2 15 30
Project 1 80 80
Case Study Presentation 1 50 50
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X X
K4 X X
K5 X
K6 X X X
K7 X
K8 X X