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| Unit | KOZAN VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | YLY231 |
| Name | Constitutional Law |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Mehmet KARABULUT |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To teach students the basic concepts, principles, history of constitutional law and constitutional developments in Türkiye.
Course Content
This course includes the examination of the basic concepts of constitutional law, the structure of the state, government systems and individual-state relations within the constitutional framework.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Kemal Gözler, Introduction to the General Principles of Constitutional Law, Ekin Publications, 2024.
Notes
Ahmet nohutçu, Constitutional Law Lecture Notes, Pelikan Publications, 2025.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | List the main features of the 1982 Constitution. |
| LO02 | Learns state theory and forms of state. |
| LO03 | Learn the definition and subject of constitutional law. |
| LO04 | Explains the state and government systems. |
| LO05 | Explains the establishment and functioning of the basic organs of the state: the legislative, executive and judicial systems. |
| LO06 | Explain the types of constitution. |
| LO07 | Explains democracy and types of democracy. |
| LO08 | Lists the Fundamental Rights and Freedoms. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines theoretical and applied information about local governments. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Lists problem solving methods and techniques related to the field. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains topics such as management concepts and functions and the manager's job and characteristics. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates the accuracy and up-to-dateness of the information related to the field. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to identify, define and solve problems related to the field. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Examines the events and facts related to the field with scientific methods and techniques by using the theoretical and applied knowledge gained. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets the data obtained about the field. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Offers solutions to the problems encountered in the field. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to work individually and in groups related to his/her field. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains Atatürk's Principles and History of Revolution. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Become inquisitive and enquiring. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gain awareness of lifelong learning. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have a good ability to use Turkish. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Expresses his/her thoughts in writing and orally in line with the basic knowledge he/she has on issues related to local governments. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Have sufficient foreign language knowledge in the field. | |
| PLO16 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the software and hardware required by the field. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Retains the overall benefit of society under the authority of elected political representatives. | 5 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Will have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection and ethics. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition, Subject and Importance of Constitutional Law | Reading the relevant section from the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | The Concept of Constitution and Types of Constitution | Reading the relevant section from the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Sources and Interpretation of Constitutional Law | Reading the relevant section from the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Systems of Government | Reading the relevant section from the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | State theory and forms of state | Reading the relevant section from the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Sovereignty, Separation of Powers and the Rule of Law | Reading the relevant section from the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Constitutional Developments: From the Ottoman Empire to the Present | Reading the relevant section from the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the written exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Basic Features of the 1982 Constitution | Reading the relevant section from the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Fundamental Rights and Freedoms | Reading the relevant section from the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Legislative Body: Structure, Duties and Powers of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey | Reading the relevant section from the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Judiciary and Constitutional Court | Reading the relevant section from the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | The Constitutional Court and the Right to Individual Application | Reading the relevant section from the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Executive branch: president and ministers | Reading the relevant section from the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | General Review | Reading the relevant section from the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for the written exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the written exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 68 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,72 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||