KHK603 - COMPARATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
COMPARATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW KHK603 1st Semester 3 0 3 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Other: Socratic Method  
Instructor (s)Department Members 
Course objectiveThe aim of this course is to teach basic concepts and principals of constitutional law in the Turkish and comparative context. 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of this course, the student will learn about the information sources of Constitutional law, the term and concept of constitution, modern constitutionalism movements in a comparative historical framework, state theories, elements of the state, state forms (republic-monarchy; unitary state-compound state), constituent power, separation of powers theory, government. systems (parliamentary government, presidential regime, parliamentary regime),
  2. Gains knowledge about democracy theory, types of democracy (direct democracy, semi-direct democracy, representative democracy), election systems, election principles, fundamental rights and freedoms and constitutional jurisdiction issues, and acquires the skills to apply their knowledge to concrete, constitutional legal questions.
Course ContentConstitutional Law, Constitutional Principles, Constitutionalism, Structure of World Constitutions, Relation between Theories of State and Constitutionalism, Constitution and Democracy, Basic Rights and Freedoms, Judicial Review for Constitutionality, Elections and Forms of Elections  
References. Öykü Didem Aydın?s Lecture Notes, Texts and Material for Disccussions
II. Tetralogies on the internet site of the lecturer, ykü Didem Aydin at and at
III. Course Text Books
1. Kemal Gözler, Anayasa Hukukunun Genel Esaslarına Giriş (Bursa: Ekin Yayınevi, 2010).
2. Mustafa ErdoÄŸan, Anayasa Hukukuna GiriÅŸ (Ankara: Orion, 2007).
3. Mehmet Turhan, Anayasal Devlet, (Ankara: Naturel, Üçüncü Baskı, 2004). 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Sources of Constitutional Law, Concept of Constitutional Law and Meaning of Constitutions
Week 2Types of Constitutions and Constitutional Movements within their Historical Context
Week 3Discussions and Review of the Lecture Given Previous Week
Week 4Concept of State (Definition, Foundation, Extinction, Theories on State) and Main Elements of State
Week 5Discussions and Review of the Lecture Given Previous Week
Week 6Forms of State: Monarchy, Republic and Other Forms
Week 7Composition of State: Unitary States, Confederal States, Federal States and Other Types
Week 8Systems of Government and Theory of Separation of Powers
Week 9Midterm Exam
Week 10Constituent Power in its Relation with theory of constituent power
Week 11Types of Democracy (?direct?, ?Representative?, ?Semi-direct?, ?Classical (pluralist)?,? Majoritarian (absolute)?, ?Marxist?, ?Liberal?, ?Plebiscitarian?, ?Radical?, ?Cyber?, ?Low Intensive?, ?Defensive and Militan?, ??, ?Delegative?, ?Westminster
Week 12Basic Rights and Freedoms
Week 13System of Constitutional Review
Week 14Elections and Types and Forms of Elections
Week 15Final Exam
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar120
Midterms130
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes250
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14114
Presentation / Seminar Preparation14444
Project000
Homework assignment14040
Midterms (Study duration)13030
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload32158210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Has the ability to access to sources of information, use, compare, interpret, infer and apply scientific data.   X 
2. Has the knowledge on science of law and legal systems and the historical development of the rights of individuals and societies and the basic texts adopted in that process, and has the historical knowledge to interpret the achievements of modern law.   X 
3. Masters the provisions regulating the relationships between persons and the state and has the ability to interpret those provisions.   X 
4. Has the ability to use information technologies and course materials in the process of teaching and learning.   X 
5. Has the ability to solve current legal problems in the framework of modern legal approaches.   X 
6. Has a level of understanding and knowledge of the profession in order to reflect all of the features required by the profession in the best possible way at national and international levels.   X 
7. Masters the legal regulations and practices on economic and financial mechanisms.   X 
8. Has the ability to be able to express herself/himself as an individual and in front of a community.   X 
9. Has the ability to use, compare and apply the knowledge of universal law.     
10. Has the ability to understand and process national and international dimensions of law by following the case law and legal practices.     

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest