General Principles of Constitutional Law(RI105)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RI105 | General Principles of Constitutional Law | 1 | 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 constitutional law. Analyzing the basic concepts of constitutional law, constitutional rules, judicial decisions and scientific sources with the methods provided by legal methodology Evaluation of 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 constitutional law, comparative analysis of constitutional texts |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
To be able to examine, interpret and evaluate 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 constitutional rules, judicial decisions and scientific sources To resolve legal disputes by evaluating constitutional rules, judicial decisions and doctrinal opinions To internalize universal principles of law; to have the competence to perceive and solve legal problems in terms of the law that is and should be |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Constitutional texts of different countries, Turkish Constitutional Court decisions, Constitutional Law books, practical studies that reinforce skills to solve legal problems |
| References |
Ömer ANAYURT, Anayasa Hukuku Genel Kısım, 6. Baskı, Seçkin, Eylül 2023. Yavuz ATAR, Türk Anayasa Hukuku, 16. Baskı, Seçkin, Eylül 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, Ekim 2020. Kemal GÖZLER, Anayasa Hukukunun Genel Esasları, 15. Baskı, Ekin, Ağustos 2023. Kemal GÖZLER, Türk Anayasa Hukuku Dersleri, 28. Baskı, Ekin, Ağustos 2023. İbrahim KABOĞLU, Anayasa Hukuku Dersleri, 17. Baskı, Legal, Ekim 2023. 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, 3. Baskı, On İki Levha, Eylül 2023. Bertil Emrah ODER/Osman Korkut KANADOĞLU, Uygulamalı Anayasa Hukuku, 3. Baskı, Beta, 2016. Ergun ÖZBUDUN, Türk Anayasa Hukuku, 24. Baskı, Yetkin, Haziran 2024. Şule ÖZSOY BOYUNSUZ, Dünyada Başkanlık Sistemleri, İmge, 2017. Bülent TANÖR, Osmanlı-Türk Anayasal Gelişmeleri, 38. Baskı, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, 2023. Bülent TANÖR/Necmi YÜZBAŞIOĞLU, 1982 Anayasasına Göre Türk Anayasa Hukuku, 21. Baskı, Beta, Şubat 2023. Erdoğan TEZİÇ, Anayasa Hukuku, Tıpkı 26. Bası, Beta, Eylül 2021. Necmi YÜZBAŞIOĞLU, Anayasa Hukukunun Temel Metinleri, 16. Baskı, Beta, 2025. Louis FAVOREU/Patrick GAÏA, Richard GHEVONTIAN [et al.], Droit constitutionnel, 26e édition, Dalloz, 2024. Pierre BRUNET/Francis HAMON/Michel TROPER, Droit constitutionnel, 45e édition, LGDJ, 2024. Philippe ARDANT/Bertrand MATHIEU, Droit constitutionnel et institutions politiques, 36e édition, LGDJ, 2024. |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | The concept and definition of constitution |
| 2 | Types of constitutions |
| 3 | Making and revising the constitutions: the constituent power |
| 4 | The concept of political power |
| 5 | The Sovereignty |
| 6 | The State |
| 7 | Different forms of the State |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Electoral systems |
| 10 | Political parties |
| 11 | Separation of powers |
| 12 | Parliamentary system |
| 13 | Presidential system |
| 14 | Performance evaluations of government systems in comparison |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
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| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 0 | 0 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 0 | 0 |
In-Term Studies
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| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | |||||
| 2 | To master the fundamentals such as history, law, economics, sociology and political science required by the multidisciplinary nature of International Relations | |||||
| 3 | Pouvoir analyser la pratique à partir d’une infrastructure théorique assimilée | |||||
| 4 | To have acquired the capability of specializing on a particular theme and/or region | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 6 | To interpret and explain Turkish foreign policy through its domestic components as well as from the perspective of the international system | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 8 | Possess the required skills to work at various international organizations and NGOs | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 10 | To have the capacity to utilize the methodological instruments acquired throughout the studies at any conceptual and/or academic work | |||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
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| Total Workload | 0 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 0.00 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 0 | ||