Law
Bachelor	Length of the Programme: 4	Number of Credits: 240	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF: Level 6

ECTS Course Information Package

School/Faculty/Institute

Faculty of Law

Course Code

HUK 136

Course Title in English

Comparative Political Systems

Course Title in Turkish

Karşılaştırmalı Siyasal Sistemler

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Lecture

Level of Course

Seçiniz

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

Co-requisites

None

Expected Prior Knowledge

None

Registration Restrictions

Undergraduate Students Only

Overall Educational Objective

Students are expected to understand political systems around the world.

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 Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) To know in detail the basic features and differences of political systems that have emerged throughout history
2) To understand the effects of political ideas today. Interpret current political developments and compare them with other countries

Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes	1	2
1) The ability to recognize and apply basic principles and theories of law, legal methodology, and interpretation methods.
2) The ability to follow, evaluate, interpret and apply the current developments and legislative amendments.
3) The ability to locate and use legal resources; to follow and evaluate current legislative amendments, legal science, and court decisions.
4) The ability to internalize social, scientific and ethical values while evaluating legal information.
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.
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.
7) The ability to understand issues regarding different fields of law; to characterize and propose solutions to complex issues arising from legal practice.
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).
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.
10) Adoption of a positive approach to the concept of lifelong learning.
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.
12) The ability to understand the structure, organization, and functioning of law on the national and international level; to contribute to the development thereof.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None	S Supportive	H Highly Related

	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
2)	The ability to follow, evaluate, interpret and apply the current developments and legislative amendments.	N
3)	The ability to locate and use legal resources; to follow and evaluate current legislative amendments, legal science, and court decisions.	N
4)	The ability to internalize social, scientific and ethical values while evaluating legal information.	N
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
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
7)	The ability to understand issues regarding different fields of law; to characterize and propose solutions to complex issues arising from legal practice.	N
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
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
10)	Adoption of a positive approach to the concept of lifelong learning.	N
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
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

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)	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

Required/Recommended Readings

Oktay Uygun, Demokrasi, Onikilevha Yayıncılık Robert Dahl, Demokrasi Üstüne, Phoenix Yayınları Juan Linz, Totaliter ve Otoriter Rejimler, Liberte Yayınevi *It is recommended to obtain at least one of the books. *The latest editions of the books are recommended.

Teaching Methods

Lecture and text discussion

Homework and Projects

Students are required to submit a assignment in order to determine the midterm grade.

Laboratory Work

None

Computer Use

None

Other Activities

None

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