Turkish Constitutional Law(RI104)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RI104 | Turkish Constitutional Law | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Şule ÖZSOY sozsoy@gsu.edu.tr (Email) Demirhan Burak ÇELİK dbcelik@gsu.edu.tr (Email) Yunus Emre ERDÖLEN (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective |
Examination of the basic principles and concepts of Turkish constitutional law. Analyzing the basic concepts of Turkish constitutional law, constitutional rules, judicial decisions and scientific sources with the methods provided by legal methodology Evaluation of Turkish constitutional rules, judicial decisions and doctrinal opinions in order to be used in solving legal disputes Convey of universal principles of law through comparative analysis of constitutional texts Conveying the understanding of honesty, justice and ethics required by being a lawyer |
| Content | The basic concepts of Turkish constitutional law, comparative analysis of constitutional texts |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The Turkish constitutional order under the 1982 Constitution. To be able to examine, interpret and evaluate Turkish constitutional rules, judicial decisions and scientific sources with the methods provided by legal methodology To be able to solve the problems encountered in the practice of law based on Turkish constitutional rules, judicial decisions and scientific sources To resolve legal disputes by evaluating Turkish constitutional rules, judicial decisions and doctrinal opinions |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Different Turkish constitutional texts in the course of time, Turkish Constitutional Court decisions, Constitutional Law books, practical studies that reinforce skills to solve legal problems |
| References |
Ömer ANAYURT, Anayasa Hukuku Genel Kısım, 5. Baskı, Seçkin, 2022. Yavuz ATAR, Türk Anayasa Hukuku, 16. Baskı, Seçkin, 2023. Süheyl BATUM/Didem YILMAZ/Serkan KÖYBAŞI, Anayasa Hukuku-Temel Kavramlar ve Genel Esaslar, 1. Baskı, On İki Levha, 2021. Abdurrahman EREN, Anayasa Hukuku Dersleri, 5. Baskı, Seçkin, 2023. Zafer GÖREN, Anayasa Hukuku, 5. Baskı, Yetkin, 2020. Kemal GÖZLER, Anayasa Hukukunun Genel Esasları, 14. Baskı, Ekin, 2022. Kemal GÖZLER, Türk Anayasa Hukuku Dersleri, 27. Baskı, Ekin, 2023. İbrahim KABOĞLU, Anayasa Hukuku Dersleri, 16. Baskı, Legal, 2021. İbrahim KABOĞLU (der.), Türkiye’nin Anayasa Gündemi, 2. Baskı, İletişim, 2018. İbrahim KABOĞLU/Eric SALES, Darbe ve Demokrasi Sarkacında Türk Anayasa Hukuku, Çev.: İrem Berksoy, 1. Baskı, Legal, 2018. - Orijinali: İbrahim KABOĞLU/Eric SALES, Le droit constitutionnel turc: Entre coup d'État et démocratie, 2nd édition, L’Harmattan, 2018. Osman Korkut KANADOĞLU/Ahmet Mert DUYGUN, Anayasa Hukukunun Genel Esasları, 2. Baskı, On İki Levha, 2021. Bertil Emrah ODER/Osman Korkut KANADOĞLU, Uygulamalı Anayasa Hukuku, 3. Baskı, Beta, 2016. Ergun ÖZBUDUN, Türk Anayasa Hukuku, 21. Baskı, Yetkin, 2022. Şule ÖZSOY BOYUNSUZ, Dünyada Başkanlık Sistemleri, İmge, 2017. Bülent TANÖR, Osmanlı-Türk Anayasal Gelişmeleri, 37. Baskı, Yapı Kredi, 2023. Bülent TANÖR/Necmi YÜZBAŞIOĞLU, 1982 Anayasasına Göre Türk Anayasa Hukuku, 21. Baskı, Beta, 2023. Erdoğan TEZİÇ, Anayasa Hukuku, Tıpkı 25. Baskı, Beta, 2021. Necmi YÜZBAŞIOĞLU, Anayasa Hukukunun Temel Metinleri, 15. Baskı, Beta, 2021. Louis FAVOREU/Patrick GAÏA, Richard GHEVONTIAN [et al.], Droit constitutionnel, 25e édition, Dalloz, 2023. Francis HAMON/Michel TROPER, Droit constitutionnel, 44e édition, LGDJ, 2023. Philippe ARDANT/Bertrand MATHIEU, Droit constitutionnel et institutions politiques, 35e édition, LGDJ, 2023. |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preparation of the 1982 Constitution - The Birth of the Fifth Republic |
| 2 | The main features of the Constitution of 1982 - The appointment of the President of the Republic |
| 3 | The basic principles of the Republic: Human rights, democracy and nationalism of Atatürk - The powers of the President of the Republic |
| 4 | The basic principles of the Republic: Secularism, the welfare state - The principle of the irresponsibility of the President of the Republic |
| 5 | The basic principles of the Republic: the rule of law - The government |
| 6 | The legal regime of human rights - The powers of the government |
| 7 | The legal regime of fundamental rights under the state of emergency - The political responsibility of the government and the criminal responsibility of the ministers |
| 8 | Midterm examination |
| 9 | Legislative power: The institution of the parliament and the legal status of its members - The institution of the parliament |
| 10 | Legislative power: Internal organization and functions of the parliament - The field of the law |
| 11 | The Executive Branch: The President of the Republic - The law making process |
| 12 | The Executive Power: The Government - The Constitutional Council |
| 13 | The Judiciary: The institution of the Judicial Branch and the basic principles concerning the judiciary - The preventative control |
| 14 | The Judiciary: The Constitutional Justice - The repressive control |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | constitutional justice - history |
| 2 | constitutional justice - functions |
| 3 | constitutional justice - statute |
| 4 | Abstract review of constitutionality |
| 5 | Concrete review of constitutionality |
| 6 | Abstract and concrete review of constitutionality |
| 7 | Protection of basic rights |
| 8 | Midterm examination |
| 9 | Answers of the midterm examination |
| 10 | Protection of basic rights |
| 11 | Types of decision |
| 12 | Legal effects of decisions |
| 13 | Legal effects of decisions |
| 14 | Constitutional appeal |
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 1 | 40 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 60 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 40 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 1 | 40 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | To have a detailed knowledge on the principal concepts, actors and components of the international system | X | ||||
| 2 | To master the fundamentals such as history, law, economics, sociology and political science required by the multidisciplinary nature of International Relations | X | ||||
| 3 | Pouvoir analyser la pratique à partir d’une infrastructure théorique assimilée | X | ||||
| 4 | To have acquired the capability of specializing on a particular theme and/or region | X | ||||
| 5 | In the light of Galatasaray University’s traditional and institutional links with Europe, to have developed the ability to contribute to Turkey’s accession process to the EU in a concrete manner | X | ||||
| 6 | To interpret and explain Turkish foreign policy through its domestic components as well as from the perspective of the international system | X | ||||
| 7 | To have reached the necessary level of competence to be able to undertake a career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as other state institutions and/or the private sector | X | ||||
| 8 | Possess the required skills to work at various international organizations and NGOs | X | ||||
| 9 | To be in perfect command of French, teaching language of Galatasaray University, and of English, its mandatory language, at the academic -with a view to write a thesis/project/book in the field of International Relations- as well as the professional level | X | ||||
| 10 | To have the capacity to utilize the methodological instruments acquired throughout the studies at any conceptual and/or academic work | X | ||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Total Workload | 101 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 4,04 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 4 | ||