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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| PUBLIC LAW (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | KMH708 |
| Name | DETERMINATION AND INDIVIDUALIZATION OF PUNISHMENT |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZGE APİŞ ÖZGENÇ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach the process of determining sanctions to be imposed for criminal offenses, the assessment of punishment within legal limits, and the individualization of punishment. The course is designed to enable students to acquire the ability to make legal evaluations regarding sentencing in light of the offender’s personal characteristics, the manner in which the offense was committed, and the specific circumstances of the case.
Course Content
This course examines the fundamental principles of sentencing, the principle of legality, determination of the basic penalty, discretionary mitigating factors, grounds for aggravation and mitigation, the effect of attempt, participation, and concurrence of offenses on punishment, alternative sanctions, suspension of sentence, deferment of the announcement of the verdict, alternatives to short-term imprisonment, and security measures.
Course Precondition
Criminal Law General Provisions, Criminal Law Special Provisions
Resources
M. Emin Artuk &Ahmet Gökcen- Ceza Hukuku Genel Hükümler. İzzet Özgenç - Türk Ceza Hukuku Genel Hükümler. Mahmut Koca & İlhan Üzülmez - Türk Ceza Hukuku Genel Hükümler Sulhi Dönmezer & Sahir Erman - Nazari ve Tatbiki Ceza Hukuku.
Notes
Jurisprudence of Supreme Court.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the fundamental principles regarding the determination of punishment. |
| LO02 | Analyze the process of determining the basic penalty. |
| LO03 | Apply aggravating and mitigating factors to concrete cases. |
| LO04 | Explain the institutions related to the individualization of punishment. |
| LO05 | Interpret sentencing processes in light of judicial decisions. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on undergraduate qualifications, the ability to develop and deepen knowledge to an expert level in the same or a different field. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to utilize theoretical and practical knowledge at an expert level in their field. Ability to integrate and interpret knowledge acquired in their field with information from different disciplinary areas, and to create new knowledge. Ability to solve problems encountered in their field using research methods. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | The ability to independently conduct research requiring expertise in a specific field. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | The ability to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an expert level in their field and to direct their own learning. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | the ability to monitor and teach social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation, application, and dissemination related to their field. | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | he ability to critically examine and develop social relationships and the norms that govern them. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamental concepts related to punishment and sanction theory | Reading legal provisions (e.g., Articles 61–63 of the Turkish Penal Code), Reading textbook chapters, Reviewing court decisions / Court of Cassation decisions, Solving short case studies, Concept review or preparation of short notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
| 2 | The concept of punishment, purposes, and functions of punishment | Reading legal provisions (e.g., Articles 61–63 of the Turkish Penal Code), Reading textbook chapters, Reviewing court decisions / Court of Cassation decisions, Solving short case studies, Concept review or preparation of short notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Fundamental principles of sentencing (legality, proportionality, equality, individualization) | Reading legal provisions (e.g., Articles 61–63 of the Turkish Penal Code), Reading textbook chapters, Reviewing court decisions / Court of Cassation decisions, Solving short case studies, Concept review or preparation of short notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Distinction between abstract punishment and concrete punishment | Reading legal provisions (e.g., Articles 61–63 of the Turkish Penal Code), Reading textbook chapters, Reviewing court decisions / Court of Cassation decisions, Solving short case studies, Concept review or preparation of short notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Determination of the basic penalty: general framework of Article 61/1 of the Turkish Penal Code | Reading legal provisions (e.g., Articles 61–63 of the Turkish Penal Code), Reading textbook chapters, Reviewing court decisions / Court of Cassation decisions, Solving short case studies, Concept review or preparation of short notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Criteria considered in determining the basic penalty | Reading legal provisions (e.g., Articles 61–63 of the Turkish Penal Code), Reading textbook chapters, Reviewing court decisions / Court of Cassation decisions, Solving short case studies, Concept review or preparation of short notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Proceed with the week 6 topics. | Reading legal provisions (e.g., Articles 61–63 of the Turkish Penal Code), Reading textbook chapters, Reviewing court decisions / Court of Cassation decisions, Solving short case studies, Concept review or preparation of short notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading legal provisions (e.g., Articles 61–63 of the Turkish Penal Code), Reading textbook chapters, Reviewing court decisions / Court of Cassation decisions, Solving short case studies, Concept review or preparation of short notes. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Determination of the final sentence I | Reading legal provisions (e.g., Articles 61–63 of the Turkish Penal Code), Reading textbook chapters, Reviewing court decisions / Court of Cassation decisions, Solving short case studies, Concept review or preparation of short notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Proceed with the week 9 topics | Reading legal provisions (e.g., Articles 61–63 of the Turkish Penal Code), Reading textbook chapters, Reviewing court decisions / Court of Cassation decisions, Solving short case studies, Concept review or preparation of short notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Discretionary mitigating factors: Article 62 of the Turkish Penal Code | Reading legal provisions (e.g., Articles 61–63 of the Turkish Penal Code), Reading textbook chapters, Reviewing court decisions / Court of Cassation decisions, Solving short case studies, Concept review or preparation of short notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Calculation of punishment and deduction/set-off: Article 63 of the Turkish Penal Code | Reading legal provisions (e.g., Articles 61–63 of the Turkish Penal Code), Reading textbook chapters, Reviewing court decisions / Court of Cassation decisions, Solving short case studies, Concept review or preparation of short notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Proceed with the week 12 topics | Reading legal provisions (e.g., Articles 61–63 of the Turkish Penal Code), Reading textbook chapters, Reviewing court decisions / Court of Cassation decisions, Solving short case studies, Concept review or preparation of short notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | General evaluation | Reading legal provisions (e.g., Articles 61–63 of the Turkish Penal Code), Reading textbook chapters, Reviewing court decisions / Court of Cassation decisions, Solving short case studies, Concept review or preparation of short notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Practical examples in light of recent decisions of the Courts of Türkiye | Reading legal provisions (e.g., Articles 61–63 of the Turkish Penal Code), Reading textbook chapters, Reviewing court decisions / Court of Cassation decisions, Solving short case studies, Concept review or preparation of short notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading legal provisions (e.g., Articles 61–63 of the Turkish Penal Code), Reading textbook chapters, Reviewing court decisions / Court of Cassation decisions, Solving short case studies, Concept review or preparation of short notes. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading legal provisions (e.g., Articles 61–63 of the Turkish Penal Code), Reading textbook chapters, Reviewing court decisions / Court of Cassation decisions, Solving short case studies, Concept review or preparation of short notes. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 3 | 10 | 30 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 162 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,48 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||