At the end of this course, the students; 1) have basic knowledge about the commun concepts of law and politics. 2) have preliminary knowledge in order to appreciate the discipline of law with its formal structure. 3) discuss the interaction and the eventual contradictions/ tensions between law and politics. 4) have basic knowledge necessary to take the course of Constitutional Law.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
No recommended optional programme components.
COURSE DEFINITION
The course is designed to familiarize students with the overlapping terms and concepts of two separate dsiciplines, namely law and politics. It introduces such basic concepts as legal rules, authority, sovereignty, state, rights, constitutionalism, rule of law, etc. Law and Politics also provides a complementary range of approaches to a close and controversial relationship between law and politics. To this end, liberal, realist and postmodern perspectives on law and politics are to be explored through an examination of the basic texts within which these perspectives are embedded.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Informing students about the course, exams, evaluation, and introduction to the course
2nd Week
General overview of relationship between law and politics
3rd Week
Different Significations of "Law", Rules of Law as a Part of the Rules of Social Behavior, the Relationship between Law and Justice
4th Week
Law Systems, Theories Pertaining to the Basis of Law
5th Week
Sources of Law, Separation into Branches of Law
6th Week
Sub-Branches of Public Law and Private Law , Basic Institutions and Concepts
7th Week
Midterm Week
8th Week
Definition of Politics, Overview of Basic Concepts
9th Week
Overview of Basic Concepts, Different Approaches as to the Examination of Politics
10th Week
State: Introduction and Different Approaches
11th Week
Legitimity of Political Power, Constitution as Basis of Legitimity
12th Week
Political and Normative Nature of Constitutional Law, Overview of Turkish Constitutional Law
13th Week
The Concept of Constitutional State, the Problem of Constitutional Amendments
14th Week
General Overview of Rule of Law, State of Law, Human Rights. Evaluation of Constitutional Democracy, Review of Different Conceptions of Law in terms of Its Social Function
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
a) Required Readings Loughlin, M., Sword and Scales: An Examination of the Relationship Between Law and Politics, Oxford: Hart Publishing, 2000. Aybay, A. ve Aybay, Rona: Hukuka Giriş, İstanbul: Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 6. Bası, 2009. b) Recommended Readings Gözler, K., Hukukun Temel Kavramları, Bursa: Ekin, 6. Bası, 2009. Hart, H. L. A., The Concept of Law, Oxford: Clarendon Pres, 1961. Heywood, A., Siyaset, Ankara: Adres Yayınları, 2007. Kapani, M., Politika Bilimine Giriş, Ankara: Bilgi Yayınevi, 21. Bası, 2008. Lane, J. E., Constitutions and Political Theory, Manchester: Manchester University Press, 1996. Waldron, J., The Law, London: Routledge, 1990.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
60
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
2
28
Preparation for Final exam
1
40
40
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
38
38
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1,15
1,15
Homework
Total Workload
150,15
Total Workload / 30
5
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
