PUBLIC LAW-II (THE CONCEPT OF STATE)

Course Description

In this course, emergence of the concept of state from ancient Greek and Roman periods is addressed. In the first part, basic concepts of state in Medieval Thought, the Enlightenment period, and modern political thinking are introduced. Additionally, current criticisms of modern state are considered. In the second part, General State Theory is explained. The concept of power, formation and structural elements of the modern state are addressed. In the third part of the course, the general theory of the modern state is examined within the context of modern political systems. Finally, basic qualities of state and its comparison with other communities will be examined and a foundation will be created about theories of the state.

PUBLIC LAW-II (THE CONCEPT OF STATE)

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Introducing students to political concepts and ideologies
2. 02 Probing links between political and legal notions
3. 03 Understanding the political background of legal structures.
4. 04 Examining concepts that border on political and legal theories
5. 05 Reflecting upon contemporary affairs with the gained knowledge
6. 06 Debating philosophical issues shared by politics and legal studies

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Alaaddin ŞENEL, Siyasal Düşünceler Tarihi Tarihöncesinde İlkçağda Ortaçağda ve Yeniçağda Toplum ve Siyasal Düşünüş, Bilim ve Sanat Yayınları.
2. 02 Oktay UYGUN, Demokrasinin Tarihsel, Felsefi ve Ahlaki Boyutları, İnkılap Kitabevi.
3. 03 Mehmet Semih GEMALMAZ, Devlet, Birey ve Özgürlük, Legal Yayıncılık.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 The student who completes the course successfully; Have the basic knowledge to understand the history of political thought and the theory of the state that are not abstract and transcendental theoretical studies, the historical transformations that form the basis for these theoretical developments, the historical and theoretical developments that lead to the formation of supra-national human rights law. SOLO 3
2. L02 Student will be able to explain the concept of human rights and the historical development of human rights by considering their political, social and legal backgrounds. (4) SOLO 4
3. L03 Will be able to interpret the implementation of human rights at national and international law level and discussions at these levels. (4) SOLO 4
4. L04 Student will be able to interpret human rights-based discussions and developments in the light of the principles of rule of law and pluralist democracy. (4) SOLO 4
5. L05 Student will be able to analyze the historical and theoretical developments leading to the formation of supranational human rights law. (4) SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Hukukun temel kavramlarını anlama, kullanma, karşılaştırma, yorumlama, sonuç çıkarma ve uygulayabilme becerisini kazandırma 2. Hukuk normlarını, onlara kaynaklık eden tarihsel gelişimi dikkate alarak hukuk teorisi ışığında analiz edebilme yeteneği kazandırma 3. Hukukun ulusal ve uluslararası boyutlarını, mahkeme içtihatları ve uygulamaları takip etmek suretiyle anlama ve işleme yeteneği kazandırma 4. Hukuki vakaların çözümlenmesi ve sonuçları yorumlama becerisi kazanma 5. Bireysel başarının yanında, ders içi etkinlikler, farazi dava çalışmaları, adliye çalışmaları ve diğer mesleki ve akademik ziyaretler ile kollektif çalışma becerisinin kazanılmasını sağlama
2. P02 1. Hukukun temel kavramlarını anlama, kullanma, karşılaştırma, yorumlama, sonuç çıkarma ve uygulayabilme becerisini kazandırma
3. P03 To gain the ability to analyze legal norms within the context of theories of law, taking into consideration historical developments
4. P04 To gain the ability to follow, comprehend and apply domestic and international laws, and interpret court decisions
5. P05 To gain the ability to solve and comment upon legal problem questions
6. P06 In addition to personally gained skills, to develop team-working skills through in-class activities, moot courts, court room and other professional and academic visits.

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