HUK 566 Current Issues in Turkish Constitutional LawMEF UniversityDegree Programs Private Law (YL) (Non-Thesis)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Private Law (YL) (Non-Thesis)
Master Length of the Programme: 1.5 Number of Credits: 90 TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF: Level 7

ECTS Course Information Package

School/Faculty/Institute Graduate School
Course Code HUK 566
Course Title in English Current Issues in Turkish Constitutional Law
Course Title in Turkish Türk Anayasa Hukukunda Güncel Sorunlar
Language of Instruction TR
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 2 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 138 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Registration Restrictions Graduate Students Only
Overall Educational Objective To discuss, understand and, to the extent possible, to develop solutions to the problems that arise today in Constitutional Law, both in relation to Electoral Law, Separation of Powers and Forms of Government
Course Description The 1982 Constitution has undergone many amendments since its inception and was most recently restructured under a new system of government with the 2017 Amendment. It is quite possible that new constitutional problems may arise after these amendments and these problems are already being observed. In this framework, whether the problems related to Electoral Law can be solved by the Supreme Electoral Council in the classical sense; likewise, whether the issues related to the independence of the judiciary can be solved in the classical sense within the framework of the HSYK, especially the HSK in its new form; likewise, how the separation of organs and powers, which is a necessary consequence of the classical principle of separation of powers, is solved or realized today, will be discussed as constitutional problems that we face and solutions will be produced when necessary.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Understands and discusses the current problems of Constitutional Law.
2) To be able to evaluate the current practices of constitutional institutions in comparison with the practices of their counterparts in democratic countries.
3) Comprehends, interprets and produces solutions to the problems of theory and practice on basic issues such as separation of powers, judicial independence, guarantees of rights and freedoms, constitutional jurisdiction.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3
1) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law in general.
2) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law specifically on the rules and principles governing contractual dealings, equitable doctrines, civil wrongs and private law remedies.
3) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law specifically on current debates on the nature, basis and potential reform of private law doctrines
4) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently analyse, critically reflect on and synthesise complex information, concepts and theories in the field of private law.
5) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently research and apply such information, concepts and theories to the relevant body of knowledge and practice.
6) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical to independently interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
7) Knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgment, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner and learner in the field of private law.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law in general. N
2) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law specifically on the rules and principles governing contractual dealings, equitable doctrines, civil wrongs and private law remedies. N
3) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law specifically on current debates on the nature, basis and potential reform of private law doctrines N
4) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently analyse, critically reflect on and synthesise complex information, concepts and theories in the field of private law. N
5) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently research and apply such information, concepts and theories to the relevant body of knowledge and practice. N
6) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical to independently interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences. N
7) Knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgment, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner and learner in the field of private law. N
Prepared by and Date SÜHEYL BATUM , February 2024
Course Coordinator AKTS1
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. SÜHEYL BATUM

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Discussions on the 1982 Constitution (with 2017 Amendments) and the main problems it raises
2) Identify and discuss the most important homework topics within the framework of the first week's discussions
3) Identify and discuss the most important homework topics within the framework of the first week's discussions
4) Identify and discuss the most important homework topics within the framework of the first week's discussions
5) Discussion about the assignments on the problems of executive supremacy within the framework of the related problems, evaluation of the presentation
6) Discussion on the problems related to the independence of the judiciary within the framework of the related problems, evaluation of the presentation
7) Discussion on the problems related to constitutional jurisdiction within the framework of related problems, evaluation of the presentation
8) Discussion about the problems related to electoral law within the framework of the related problems, evaluation of the presentation
9) Discussion about the assignments on the problems related to the first four articles of the Constitution within the framework of the related problems, evaluation of the presentation
10) Discussion on assignments on the problems related to the guarantees of fundamental rights and freedoms within the framework of related problems, evaluation of the presentation
11) Evaluation of Presentations
12) Evaluation of Presentations
13) Evaluation of Presentations
14) Evaluation of Presentations
15) Evaluation of Presentations
16) Evaluation of Presentations
Required/Recommended ReadingsBülent Tanör / Necmi Yüzbaşıoğlu, 1982 Anayasasına Göre Türk Anayasa Hukuku, 21. Bası, Beta, 2023. İbrahim Kaboğlu, Anayasa Hukuku Dersleri (Genel Esaslar), 17. Baskı, Legal, 2021. Süheyl Batum / Didem Yılmaz / Serkan Köybaşı, Anayasa Hukuku - Temel Kavramlar ve Genel Esaslar, On İki Levha, 2021. Constitutions from the Constitute Project website
Teaching MethodsLecture, evaluation of presentations and discussion
Homework and ProjectsIn determining the final grade, the assignments written in the course and the final paper will be taken into account.
Laboratory WorkNone
Computer UseNone
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 20
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Paper Submission 1 % 40
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 2 2 2 84
Presentations / Seminar 1 20 2 2 24
Homework Assignments 1 30 30
Total Workload 138
Total Workload/25 5.5
ECTS 6