Information Package / Course Catalogue
Citizenship Information
Course Code: BYA186
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The course aims to equip students with knowledge of the Republic of Turkey and its constitutional institutions, as well as the fundamentals of citizenship and the culture of democracy. This aims to help students become active and responsible citizens.

Course Content

Constitutional Structure and Institutions of the Republic of Türkiye, Concept of Democracy, Concept of Citizenship, Active and Participatory Citizen, Constitutions of the Republic of Türkiye, Government Systems

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic concepts of citizenship
2.Explains the elements and rules of social life
3.Knows human rights and responsibilities
4.Understands constitutional life and the characteristics of the Constitution of the Republic of Türkiye
5.Understands political systems and their features
6.Understands Türkiye's Administrative Structure
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Savaş Publications Turkish Administrative Law for Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (FEAS) Vocational Schools
2.Vatandaşlık Bilgisi Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık Zihri Merey
3.Altunya, Niyazi, Vatandaşlık Bilgisi. Ankara: Nobel Yay..
4.Demir, Selçuk Beşir (vdr.), Vatandaşlık Bilgisi, Anı Yay
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the Concept of Citizenship
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of citizenship and rules governing social life
Week 3 - Theoretical
Introduction to Basic Concepts of Law
Week 4 - Theoretical
basic concepts of law
Week 5 - Theoretical
Introduction to the Concepts of State, Government and Democracy
Week 6 - Theoretical
Democratic Government Systems and Constitutions of the Republic of Türkiye
Week 7 - Theoretical
Constitutions of the Republic of Türkiye
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
(Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Legislative, Executive and Judicial Bodies of the Republic of Türkiye
Week 10 - Theoretical
Legislative, Executive and Judicial Bodies of the Republic of Türkiye
Week 11 - Theoretical
Administrative Structure of the Republic of Türkiye
Week 12 - Theoretical
Administrative Structure of the Republic of Türkiye
Week 13 - Theoretical
The Changing and Transforming Concept of Citizenship and Types of Citizenship
Week 14 - Theoretical
Fundamental Rights and Duties
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory212450
Midterm Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)52
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes