Information Package / Course Catalogue
Administrative Law
Course Code: YYÖN201
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

To teach the fundamental concepts, principles, and sources of administrative law; to provide students with an understanding of the legal framework governing the organization, duties, powers, and activities of the administration; to enable students to analyze the legal structure of central and local governments, administrative acts and actions, public services, law enforcement activities, public officials, administrative liability, and administrative judicial processes; and to equip students with the ability to evaluate administrative disputes and develop solutions in accordance with the principles of the rule of law, the public interest, accountability, ethics, and good governance.

Course Content

The definition, scope, characteristics, and sources of administrative law; the principle of the rule of law and the administration’s obligation to comply with the law; the establishment, organization, and functions of the administration; the legal structure of central government, decentralized administration, and local governments; the powers of the administration, public legal personality, and administrative organization; administrative acts and actions, elements of legality, and the enforcement of administrative acts; public service, law enforcement activities, and public property; the legal status of public officials; the legal liability of the administration; administrative oversight and the administrative judiciary system; the administrative structure and service processes of local governments; the principles of ethics, transparency, accountability, participation, and good governance in public administration, as well as current practices in administrative law, are covered in this course.

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Learning Outcomes
1.It explains the basic concepts, sources, and principles of administrative law, as well as the legal structure of the administration.
2.It compares the principles of central government and local government and evaluates the role of local governments within the administrative structure.
3.It analyzes legal processes related to administrative proceedings, administrative actions, public services, and law enforcement activities.
4.It assesses the liability of the administration, the legal status of public officials, and administrative oversight mechanisms.
5.It interprets the duties, authorities, and service processes of local governments within the framework of relevant legislation and develops proposed solutions to legal issues.
6.Evaluates legal cases from a critical perspective, taking into account current legislation, judicial decisions, and ethical principles related to administrative law.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gözler, K. (2024). İdare Hukuku (Cilt I-II). Bursa: Ekin Kitabevi.
2.Akyılmaz, B., Sezginer, M. & Kaya, C. (2024). Türk İdare Hukuku. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık.
3.Güncel mevzuat ve Danıştay kararları.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Administrative Law: The definition, subject matter, characteristics, development, and relationship with other branches of law.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sources of administrative law, the principle of the rule of law, the supremacy of law, and the principle of legality in administration.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Organizational Structure of the Administration: Central administration, local administration, public legal entities, and the principles of administrative organization.
Week 4 - Theoretical
The legal structure, duties, and powers of local governments; the legal status of municipalities, provincial special administrations, and local government associations.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Activities of the Administration: The concept of public service, the principles of public services, and methods of their delivery.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Law enforcement activities, public order, and the government’s regulatory and enforcement powers.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Administrative Acts: Concept, Elements, Types, Conditions of Legality, and Enforcement of Administrative Acts.
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Overall Assessment
Week 9 - Theoretical
Administrative actions and the legal liability of the administration; negligence, strict liability, and liability for damages.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Public Service Law: The status, rights, obligations, and disciplinary provisions of public servants.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Oversight of the Administration: Administrative oversight, political oversight, judicial oversight, the ombudsman system, and ethical oversight mechanisms.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Administrative justice system: Types of administrative cases, administrative litigation procedures, and methods for resolving administrative disputes.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Legal Practices in Local Government: Municipal decision-making bodies, administrative oversight, citizen-centered service delivery, review of recent court decisions, and case studies.
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Current issues in administrative law: Digitalization, e-government, good governance, transparency, accountability, and an overall evaluation of the course.
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
Assignment1088
Quiz1033
Midterm Examination1088
Final Examination101414
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
2
2
1
1
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1
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4
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1
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5
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1
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5
2
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1
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2
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2
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4
1
5
2
5
3
1
3
5
1
4
3
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026