| Course Description |
Firstly, the concepts of "political system" and "political regime" will be discussed and evaluated in terms of their definitions, different elements and differences.
Then, all the elements within the concept of "political system" will be discussed and explained one by one. In this way, the differences between "democratic systems" and "non-democratic systems" will be clearly revealed.
In this framework, the "can't do without" elements of democratic systems (such as pluralism - political participation - list of fundamental rights and freedoms - rule of law) will be analyzed in detail. In the light of these elements, "constitutions of different countries" and "constitutional institutions of the Republic of Turkey" will be analyzed separately. |
| Course Description in Turkish |
Derste ilk olarak kavramsal olarak, “siyasal sistem” ve “siyasal rejim” kavramları, tanımları, değişik unsurları ve farklılıkları yönü ile ele alınacak ve değerlendirilecektir.
Daha sonra “siyasal sistem” kavramı kapsamında yer alan tüm unsurlar tek tek ele alınacak ve açıklanacaktır. Bu suretle, “demokratik olan sistemlerle”, “demokratik olmayan sistemler” arasındaki farklılıklar, açıkça ortaya konulacaktır.
Bu çerçevede demokratik sistemlerin “onsuz olmaz” unsurları (çoğulculuk – siyasal katılma – Temel hak ve özgürlükler listesi – hukukun üstünlüğü gibi) tüm ayrıntıları ile incelenecektir. Bu unsurlar ışığında, “farklı ülkelerin Anayasaları”, ve “Türkiye Cumhuriyetinin anayasal kurumları” ayrı ayrı incelenecektir.
Daha sonra da “siyasal rejimler” bağlamında, şu anda mevcut dört (4) genel rejim türü (Parlamenter – Başkanlık – Yarı Başkanlık gibi) ayrı ayrı “temel unsurları” ile ele alınacak ve değerlendirilecektir. Farklı ülkelerin Anayasaları, “bu unsurlar” ışığında değerlendirilecektir. |
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Program Outcomes and Competences |
Level |
Assessed by |
| 1) |
The ability to recognize and apply basic principles and theories of law, legal
methodology, and interpretation methods. |
N |
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| 2) |
The ability to follow, evaluate, interpret and apply the current developments and legislative amendments. |
N |
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| 3) |
The ability to locate and use legal resources; to follow and evaluate current legislative amendments, legal science, and court decisions. |
N |
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| 4) |
The ability to internalize social, scientific and ethical values while evaluating legal information. |
N |
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| 5) |
The ability to recognize, examine and resolve legal issues with respect to general principles of law, de lege feranda and de lege lata; to take into consideration both national and international aspects of law; and to acknowledge the importance of personal conviction while making decisions. |
S |
Exam
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| 6) |
The ability to critically analyze legal disputes, legislation, court decisions and different views in the legal science; to form his/her own opinions; to detect legal lacuna and suggest alternative solutions. |
N |
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| 7) |
The ability to understand issues regarding different fields of law; to characterize and propose solutions to complex issues arising from legal practice. |
N |
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| 8) |
The ability to participate in and organize legal projects and activities as a socially responsible individual; to put his/her legal knowledge and skill to use efficiently (in the public or private sector). |
N |
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| 9) |
The ability to use a foreign language at least on a B2 Level on the European Language Portfolio, to follow legal developments and communicate with colleagues in that language; to use computer software and information and communication technologies necessary in the law field at an Advanced Level of the European Computer Driving License. |
N |
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| 10) |
Adoption of a positive approach to the concept of lifelong learning. |
N |
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| 11) |
The ability to understand the development, evolution, and problems of the society and to contribute to the solution of these problems by legal methods. |
N |
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| 12) |
The ability to understand the structure, organization, and functioning of law on the national and international level; to contribute to the development thereof. |
N |
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| Week |
Subject |
| 1) |
What is a political system? What is a political regime? |
| 2) |
What are the basic elements that enable the formation of political systems? |
| 3) |
How do democratic and non-democratic systems differ? |
| 4) |
How do democratic and non-democratic systems differ? |
| 5) |
Non-democratic systems; the concept of "authoritarian system - totalitarian system" |
| 6) |
Quiz week |
| 7) |
"Political systems" in constitutions |
| 8) |
"Political systems" in constitutions |
| 9) |
"Political systems" in constitutions |
| 10) |
Political regimes; features |
| 11) |
Political regimes; features |
| 12) |
Quiz week |
| 13) |
Political regimes; features |
| 14) |
Political regimes; features |
Information Package / Course Catalogue