Information Package / Course Catalogue
Constitutional Low
Course Code: YYÖN104
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the fundamental concepts of constitutional law, the principles of constitutional government, the organization of the state, fundamental rights and freedoms, the principle of separation of powers, and constitutional review mechanisms. Within the framework of the Constitution of the Republic of Türkiye, the course examines the functions and powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, constitutional principles, the democratic state governed by the rule of law, the protection of human rights, constitutional adjudication, and the constitutional status of local governments. The course aims to develop students' ability to evaluate the constitutional order from both legal and administrative perspectives.

Course Content

This course covers the fundamental concepts of constitutional law, constitutionalism, and types of constitutions; the fundamental characteristics of the state; the principles of sovereignty, democracy, and the rule of law; fundamental rights and freedoms; the organization, functions, and powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches; electoral systems and political participation; constitutional review and the Constitutional Court; emergency regimes; the constitutional status of local governments; national and international mechanisms for the protection of human rights; and current developments in constitutional law.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the fundamental concepts of constitutional law, the concept of constitutional government, the principle of constitutional supremacy, and the basic characteristics of the Constitution of the Republic of Türkiye.
2.Evaluates the constitutional duties, powers, and responsibilities of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
3.Analyzes the constitutional guarantees for the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms within the framework of human rights principles and the rule of law.
4.Interprets constitutional adjudication, constitutional review mechanisms, and the individual application system.
5.Evaluates the constitutional status of local governments, the principle of decentralization, and their relationship with the central government in accordance with constitutional provisions.
6.Develops solution proposals by evaluating current constitutional developments, constitutional amendments, and constitutional issues from a legal perspective.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Öztürk, N. K. (2025). Anayasa Hukuku. Ankara: Paradigma Akademi.
2.Gözler, K. (2025). Türk Anayasa Hukuku Dersleri (30. Baskı). Bursa: Ekin Yayınevi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to constitutional law, fundamental concepts, the concept of the constitution, and constitutionalism
Week 2 - Theoretical
The concept of the state, elements of the state, sovereignty, and constitutional government
Week 3 - Theoretical
Types of constitutions, constitution-making, and constitutional amendment processes
Week 4 - Theoretical
Fundamental principles of the Constitution of the Republic of Türkiye and the basic characteristics of the state
Week 5 - Theoretical
Fundamental rights and freedoms, their limitation, and protection
Week 6 - Theoretical
The legislative branch: structure, functions, and powers of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye
Week 7 - Theoretical
The executive branch: the Presidential Government System, the powers and duties of the President, and the constitutional foundations of the administration
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Overall Assessment
Week 9 - Theoretical
The judiciary, judicial independence, and the rule of law
Week 10 - Theoretical
Constitutional review, the Constitutional Court, individual application, and constitutional supervision
Week 11 - Theoretical
Electoral system, political parties, democratic representation, and political participation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Constitutional status of local governments, the principle of decentralization, and administrative tutelage
Week 13 - Theoretical
International human rights law, the European Convention on Human Rights, and recent constitutional developments
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Contemporary constitutional debates, constitutional reforms, and overall course evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment1527
Quiz1527
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
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2
3
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2
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5
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4
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4
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5
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5
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4
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2026