Child Development
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI155
Course Name: Turkish Constitutional Law
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
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: Dr. Öğr. Üy. MEHMET FATİH ÇINAR
Course Lecturer(s): Asst.Prof. M.Fatih Çınar
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Objectives of the Turkish Constitutional Law course: to provide information about the concepts of constitutional law and the general regulation areas of constitutions, to provide students with basic knowledge of constitutional law. In addition, it is to ensure that he learns the history and development process of Turkish Constitutionalism. The aim of the course is to enable the student, who has become dominant in the constitutional literature, to comprehend the basic principles such as the state, nation, republic, democracy, sovereignty, human rights and freedoms, and the rule of law, determined by the 1982 Turkish Constitution. Within the scope of the course, it is aimed to concretize the subjects by making comments on the current constitutional issues and by making practical studies on the constitutional judiciary.
Course Content: Within the scope of this course, the general principles and basic concepts of constitutional law are explained at a level that will be the basis for Turkish Constitutional Law studies. The Ottoman-Turkish constitutional developments, the basic features of the constitutions used by the Republic of Turkey until today's constitution, and the constitutional amendments are conveyed to the student as information about the history of the Turkish Constitution. The 1982 Constitution, which is in force today, is examined with all its parts, especially in the context of the structure and functions of the legislative, executive and judicial organs. The constitutionality review of the Constitutional Court, individual applications and criminal jurisdiction are among the topics covered in the course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will have learned the basic concepts of constitutional law.
2) Students will know the basic constitutional concepts accepted by the current 1982 Constitution.
3) Students will have general information about the history of Turkish Constitutionalism.
4) Students will understand the functions and superiority of the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey.
5) Students will have basic knowledge about the Turkish Constitutional Judiciary and at a level to understand the Constitutional Court Decisions they have read.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Concept of Constitution, Sources of the Constitution, Founding Power
2) Concept of State, Government Systems
3) State Forms According to the Source and Structure of Sovereignty
4) Democracy, Elections
5) History of Turkish Constitutional Law (Ottoman Period)
6) History of Turkish Constitutional Law (Republican Period)
7) Basic Characteristics of the State According to the 1982 Constitution
8) Midterm Exam
9) Fundamental Rights and Duties regulated in the 1982 Constitution
10) Legislative Body (Turkish Grand National Assembly)
11) Executive Body (President; Deputy and Council of Ministers)
12) Judicial Bodies (High Courts and Judicial Institutions)
13) Constitutional Jurisdiction
14) Anayasada Değişiklikleri Yapılması Usulu
15) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Anayasa Mahkemesinin Ceza Yargı Yetkisi (5 ve 6.Bölümler)- (Nobel Akademik Yayınlar 2020 Dr.Öğr.Üyesi M.Fatih Çınar)

Türk Anayasa Hukuku (Ekin Yayınları - Kemal Gözler)
References: Ders Notları: Dr.Öğr.Üyesi M.Fatih ÇINAR

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Have the basic theoretical knowledge about health, education and support services, organizational structure and systematic.
2) Uses the sciences such as health, education and psychology in addition to the basic knowledge and skills of the Child Development discipline and uses these sciences effectively.
3) To express himself/herself as an individual and a team member in the education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions related to Child Development, he/she carries out the necessary professional work independently and takes responsibility.
4) To understand the basic concepts, approaches and theories related to the field of child development, relate the current experiences with national and international developments.
5) Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all studies in the field of Child Development.
6) Defines the problems encountered based on the knowledge and skills required by the discipline of Child Development and develops solutions.
7) Determines the learning needs of lifelong learning related to Child Development and makes the necessary guidance.
8) Works in collaboration with the family and the child and social, cultural structure and works in cooperation with the area of Child Development.
9) Plans, prepares and evaluates the materials (books, information notes, booklets, toys, educational instructional tools etc.) required by the field of Child Development and uses the materials in accordance with the best interests of the child and the family.
10) Knows the basic knowledge necessary for professional practices in education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions about child development.
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics and social responsibility in all social practices and professional practices.
12) Participate the society and other professional groups about child development.
13) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license.
14) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license.
15) They are sensitive regarding the universality of social rights and quality and protection of cultural values and occupational health and safety issues in the field of Child Development.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Have the basic theoretical knowledge about health, education and support services, organizational structure and systematic. 1
2) Uses the sciences such as health, education and psychology in addition to the basic knowledge and skills of the Child Development discipline and uses these sciences effectively. 1
3) To express himself/herself as an individual and a team member in the education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions related to Child Development, he/she carries out the necessary professional work independently and takes responsibility. 1
4) To understand the basic concepts, approaches and theories related to the field of child development, relate the current experiences with national and international developments. 1
5) Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all studies in the field of Child Development. 1
6) Defines the problems encountered based on the knowledge and skills required by the discipline of Child Development and develops solutions. 1
7) Determines the learning needs of lifelong learning related to Child Development and makes the necessary guidance. 1
8) Works in collaboration with the family and the child and social, cultural structure and works in cooperation with the area of Child Development. 1
9) Plans, prepares and evaluates the materials (books, information notes, booklets, toys, educational instructional tools etc.) required by the field of Child Development and uses the materials in accordance with the best interests of the child and the family. 1
10) Knows the basic knowledge necessary for professional practices in education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions about child development. 1
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics and social responsibility in all social practices and professional practices. 1
12) Participate the society and other professional groups about child development. 1
13) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 1
14) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 1
15) They are sensitive regarding the universality of social rights and quality and protection of cultural values and occupational health and safety issues in the field of Child Development. 1

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 15 3 45
Presentations / Seminar 14 2 28
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 120