International Relations
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

ISLT386

Course Name:

Principles of Constitutional Law

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. FİKRET ERKUT EMCİOGLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. FİKRET ERKUT EMCİOGLU

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course aims to develop a knowledge base of foundational principles in constitutional law concernig practice in comperative law.
Course Content:	Legal/Constitutional meanings of some commonly known terms, State and its institutions, separation of powers, parliamentarian system, presidential system, semi-presidential system, Turkish system, law making, electoral systems, constitutional justice.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Recognizes the state tradition in Turkey
2) Analyzes of the modernization process in Turkey
3) Explains the concepts and fucntions of legislative, executive, judiciary
4) Learns the methods of amendments in the constitution
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction	None
1)	The models of state according to the use of the dominance	Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
2)	The sources of constitutional law	Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
3)	Political Power and it’s legality	Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
4)	The primary constituent power	Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
5)	The Derived Constituent Power	Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
6)	Constitutional procedure law	Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
7)	The State, conditions of it’s existence and ideological dimension	Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
8)	Midterm Exam	None
9)	The models of state	Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
10)	The models of state according to the use of the dominance	Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
11)	Elections, the systems of elections, political parties	Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
12)	Fundamental rights and freedoms	Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
13)	Legitimacy, executive, judiciary	Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
14)	Separation of powers and political regimes	Read: Related part from the books of İ.Ö. Kaboğlu and K. Gözler.
15)	Final Exam	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	İ.Ö. Kaboğlu, Anayasa Hukuku Dersleri, Legal, 9. Bası, İstanbul, 2014. K. Gözler, Anayasa Hukukunun Genel Esasları, Ders Kitabı, Ekin, Bursa, 2014
References:	Yok-None

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Students will able to explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of International Relations, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
2) Students will able to employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
3) Students will able to categorize the basic concepts of Turkish politics, comparative politics, international relations, diplomatic history and foreign policy.
4) Students will able to analyze and critically evaluate local and global dynamics of contemporary socio-economic and political developments, foreign policy making and conflict resolution with all aspects.
5) Students will able to discover and create novel opportunities with an entrepreneurial spirit and use expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
6) Students will able to apply their knowledge in international institutions and multicultural environments and develop an interdisciplinary approach enabling them to relate and synthesize knowledge from diverse disciplines and draw novel conclusions.
7) Students will able to communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of International Relations.
8) Students will able to appreciate and defend human rights and multi-cultural diversity, and should emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings.
9) Students will able to identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Students will able to explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of International Relations, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.	3
2)	Students will able to employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.	3
3)	Students will able to categorize the basic concepts of Turkish politics, comparative politics, international relations, diplomatic history and foreign policy.	3
4)	Students will able to analyze and critically evaluate local and global dynamics of contemporary socio-economic and political developments, foreign policy making and conflict resolution with all aspects.	3
5)	Students will able to discover and create novel opportunities with an entrepreneurial spirit and use expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.	3
6)	Students will able to apply their knowledge in international institutions and multicultural environments and develop an interdisciplinary approach enabling them to relate and synthesize knowledge from diverse disciplines and draw novel conclusions.	3
7)	Students will able to communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of International Relations.	3
8)	Students will able to appreciate and defend human rights and multi-cultural diversity, and should emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings.	3
9)	Students will able to identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.	3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Presentation	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	45
Study Hours Out of Class	15	15
Presentations / Seminar	15	30
Midterms	14	42
Final	15	45
Total Workload		177