School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Law
Course Code HUK 127
Course Title in English Ottoman Constitutional Developments
Course Title in Turkish Osmanlı Anayasal Gelişmeleri
Language of Instruction TR
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 2 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 60 hours per semester
Number of Credits 2 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions None
Overall Educational Objective Students will have general knowledge about Ottoman constitutional developments
Course Description The following topics will be covered during the course: Constitutional Developments, Charter of Alliance, Tanzimat Period, The 1876 Constitution, The Period of Committee of Union, and Progression.
Course Description in Turkish Derste şu konular incelenecektir: Anayasal gelişmeler, Sened-i İttifak, Tanzimat dönemi, 1876 Anayasası, II. Meşrutiyet ve İttihat ve Terakki dönemi

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) To comprehend Ottoman constitutional developments in depth
2) To recognize the importance and value of developments
3) To understand the background of constitutional movements in the Ottoman period
4) To evaluate constitutional developments more consciously in the next period
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,HW
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date SÜHEYL BATUM , January 2024
Course Coordinator SÜHEYL BATUM
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. SÜHEYL BATUM

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) First thoughts and evaluations on the subject of the course
2) Evaluation of SENED-İ İTTİFAK
3) SENED-İ İTTİFAK and Magna Carta
4) The events causing TANZİMAT FERMANI dated 1839 and its consequences
5) The events causing ISLAHAT FERMANI dated 1856 and its consequences
6) The events causing Kanun-u Esasi dated 1876
7) 1876 Kanun-u Esasi Organizational structure
8) 1876 Kanun-u Esasi Its consequences and political developments
9) Changes coming with Kanun-u Esasi dated 1909 and the events causing its adoption
10) 1909 Kanun-u Esasi; Organizational structure
11) 1909 Kanun-u Esasi; Its consequences and political developments
12) constitutional and political developments between 1911 - 1914
13) Republican Constitution Before the Republic
14) Teşkilat-ı Esasiye Kanunu dated 1921
Required/Recommended ReadingsSina AKŞİN, Jön Türkler ve İttihat Terakki Reca Galip OKANDAN, Amme Hukukumuzun Ana Hatları İlber ORTAYLI, Osmanlı’da Değişim ve Anayasal Rejim Sorunu Bülent TANÖR, Osmanlı-Türk Anayasal Gelişmeleri Tarık Zafer TUNAYA, Türkiye’de Siyasal Gelişmeler I-II
Teaching MethodsLecture and text discussion
Homework and ProjectsAssignments will be given to students to determine the midterm grade.
Laboratory WorkNone
Computer UseNone
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 8
Homework Assignments 1 % 32
Final Examination 1 % 60
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration batums@mef.edu.tr

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 1 2 42
Midterm(s) 1 6 1 7
Final Examination 1 9 2 11
Total Workload 60
Total Workload/25 2.4
ECTS 2