PSIR 266

Course Code & Number
PSIR 266
Course Title
Turkish Constitutional Law
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Sophomore
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: PSIR 263 OR LAW 250 OR LAW 263
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Constitutional developments in the Ottoman Empire and Turkish Republic. Ottoman constitutional movement during the 19th century. Comparative study of 1921, 1924, 1961 and 1982 Constitutions.
Course Objectives

The main objective of this course is to build a foundation of knowledge on the Turkish constitutional system. The course provide the students an in-depth analysis of 1921, 1924, 1961 and 1982 constitutions from a comparative perspective.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge on the constitutional developments during the late Ottoman period. 
2. Demonstrate in depth knowledge on 1921, 1924, 1961 and 1982 Constitutions.
3. Compare and contrast Constitutions enacted in different periods in the Ottoman-Turkish context. 
4. Discover the importance of civil initiatives in the constitution making process.
5. Develop key skills of legal reasoning and argument.
6. Communicate effectively in writing and speech.

Recommended Reading
1. B Tanör ve N Yüzbaşıoğlu, 1982 Anayasası’na Göre Türk Anayasa Hukuku(Beta Yayınevi, 2009) 2. Nasıl Bir Anayasa İstiyoruz? (Siyah Beyaz, 2008).