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Department of Political Science and International Relations

PSIR 212 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Constitutional Politics
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
PSIR 212
Spring
3
0
3
5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives This course aims to provide basic information to students about the historical and theoretical foundations of the concept of ‘constitutions’ and to present them basic knowledge on Turkish constitutions.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Define the concept of constitutional politics
  • Outline how different schools of political thought approach the question of constitutions
  • Point out the differences between the constitutions of different countries and their judicial review practices
  • Compare the constitution making processes in Turkey
  • Discuss the main characteristics of Turkey’s constitutions
  • Develop the required skills for making academic research
Course Description The first part of the course includes theoretical and empirical discussions regarding constitutions, constitution making processes and judicial review. The second part of the course focuses on the constitution making processes of Turkey’s constitutions and their content.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction and outline of the course
2 The historical origins of constitutional politics Grimm, D. (2016). Constitutionalism: Past, Present and Future: Oxford University Press. [pp.3-37]
3 The concept of constitution in historical perspective Grimm, D. (2016). Constitutionalism: Past, Present and Future: Oxford University Press. [pp.89-126]
4 The democratic costs of constitutionalization Grimm, D. (2016). Constitutionalism: Past, Present and Future: Oxford University Press. [pp.295-314]
5 Constitution making processes Arato, A. (2016). Post-Sovereign Constitutional Making: Oxford University Press [pp.107-142]
6 Judicial review (I): theoretical discussions Freeman, S. (1990). Constitutional democracy and the legitimacy of judicial review. Law and Philosophy, 9(4), 327–370
7 Judicial review (II): empirical discussions Stone-Sweet, A. (2000). Governing with Judges: Constitutional Politics in Europe: Oxford University Press. [pp.31-60]
8 MIDTERM EXAM
9 Constitution making in Turkish politics (I) Özbudun, E. & Gençkaya Ö. F. (2009). Democratization and the Politics of Constitution-Making in Turkey: CEU Press. [pp.7-29]
10 Constitution making in Turkish politics (II) Özbudun, E. & Gençkaya Ö. F. (2009). Democratization and the Politics of Constitution-Making in Turkey: CEU Press. [pp.97-111]
11 Turkish Constitutions (I) Özbudun, E. (2011). The Constitutional System of Turkey: Palgrave Macmillan. [pp.1-37]
12 Turkish Constitutions (II) The texts of Turkish Constitutions
13 Student Presentations
14 Student Presentations
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks
  • Grimm, D. (2016). Constitutionalism: Past, Present and Future: Oxford University Press; Arato, A. (2016). Post-Sovereign Constitutional Making: Oxford University Press [pp.107-142];
  • Freeman, S. (1990). Constitutional democracy and the legitimacy of judicial review. Law and Philosophy, 9(4), 327–370;
  • Stone-Sweet, A. (2000). Governing with Judges: Constitutional Politics in Europe [pp.31-60];
  • Özbudun, E. & Gençkaya Ö. F. (2009). Democratization and the Politics of  Constitution-Making in Turkey: CEU Press. [pp.7-29];
  • Özbudun, E. & Gençkaya Ö. F. (2009). Democratization and the Politics of  Constitution-Making in Turkey: CEU Press. [pp.97-111];
  • Özbudun, E. (2011). The Constitutional System of Turkey: Palgrave Macmillan. [pp.1-37];
  • M. Öden & S. Esen “Fundamental Rights and Freedoms in Turkey and the Turkish Constitutional Court” in Arnold, R. The Convergence of the Fundamental Rights Protection in Europe [pp 127-162]
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
20
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
40
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
16
3
48
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
-
0
Presentation / Jury
1
15
15
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
15
15
Final Exam
1
15
15
    Total
141

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to use the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the areas of Political Science and International Relations.

X
2

To be able to have the basic knowledge of, and make use of other disciplines which contribute to the areas of Political Science and International Relations.

X
3

To be able to distinguish the differences between classical and contemporary theories and to assess their relationship.

4

To be able to recognize regional and global issues, and develop solutions based on research.

5

To be able to assess the acquired knowledge and skills in the areas of Political Science and International Relations critically.

X
6

To be able to transfer ideas and proposals on issues in the areas of Political Science and International Relations to other people and institutions verbally and in writing.

X
7

To be able to identify the historical continuity and changes observed in the relations between the actors and institutions of national and international politics.

8

To be able to examine concepts, theories, and developments with scientific methods in the areas of Political Science and International Relations.

X
9

To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member.

10

To be able to act in accordance with the scientific and ethical values in studies related to Political Science and International Relations.

X
11

To be able to collect data in the areas of Political Science and International Relations and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1).

12

To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of experience.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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