SKB625 - CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES | SKB625 | 1st Semester | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Prequisites | None | |||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Academic Staff | |||||
| Course objective | The aim of this course is to research the topics discussed in the field of Constitutional Law at both national and international levels, to identify the issues, and to propose solutions through in-depth research on these problems. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | Examination of world constitutions in the context of constitutional movements, changes in constitutions, Turkish constitutional history and Turkish constitutions, the new constitution process, and constitutional issues in Turkey and the world. | |||||
| References | Mehmet Turhan, Anayasal Devlet (Ankara: Naturel, 2004). Mustafa Erdoğan, Anayasa Hukukuna Giriş (Ankara: Orion, 2007). Mümtaz Soysal, 100 Soruda Anayasanın Anlamı (İstanbul: Gerçek Yayınevi, 1997). Server Tanilli, Devlet ve Demokrasi: Anayasa Hukukuna Giriş (İstanbul, Adam Yayınları, 2000). | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to constitutional issues |
| Week 2 | Examination of world constitutions in the context of constitutional movements |
| Week 3 | The evolutionary process of constitutions around the world |
| Week 4 | Turkish constitutional history |
| Week 5 | Turkish constitutions from the Ottoman era to present |
| Week 6 | Midterm I |
| Week 7 | Constitutional issues in Turkey and the world |
| Week 8 | The process of the new constitution in Turkey |
| Week 9 | Review and Discussion |
| Week 10 | Midterm II |
| Week 11 | Presentations |
| Week 12 | Presentations |
| Week 13 | Presentations |
| Week 14 | Presentations |
| Week 15 | Preparation for the Final Exam |
| Week 16 | Final Exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 2 | 50 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 2 | 50 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 12 | 12 | 144 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 29 | 32 | 210 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. To acquire advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of specialization. To understand the interactions with other disciplines and analyze social structure and dynamics. | X | ||||
| 2. To develop skills for doing and planning research, and analyzing/evaluating data in the field of specialization. To find solutions to the problems faced during the research process. | X | ||||
| 3. To contribute to related literature by conducting a research independently or as a member of a research team. To do leadership and to have a vision. | X | ||||
| 4. To follow the scientific literature in the field of specialization. To evaluate the data by critical thinking and to be committed to lifelong learning. | X | ||||
| 5. To communicate effectively in oral and written base. To master a foreign language and to use computer and information technology effectively in the field of specialization. To share knowledge at scientific platforms with this oral and written communication skill. | X | ||||
| 6. To feel social responsibility. To have a capacity and awareness to contribute to the society. | X | ||||
| 7. To appreciate social, cultural, scientific, and ethical values while conducting studies in the field of specialization. To contribute to the solution of problems faced in this process in the work life. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest