Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3HUK 209HISTORY OF TURKISH LAW I2+0+02303.11.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Law
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the historical development of Turkish law, legal systems before and after the adoption of Islam, and the fundamental institutions of Ottoman law.
Course Content This course covers pre-Islamic Turkish law, the formation and development of Islamic law, the general structure of Ottoman law, the judicial system, state organization, the development of constitutional law, the legal status of non-Muslims, and the fundamental principles and regulations of criminal law and the law of persons.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, question-and-answer, discussion, and case study.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Ahmet BİLGİN
Assistants Research Assist. Yakup GÜNDOĞDU
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources M. Akif Aydın; Türk Hukuk Tarihi. İstanbul: Beta Yayınları
Halil Cin/ Gül Akyılmaz; Türk Hukuk Tarihi. Konya: Sayram Yayınları.
Course Notes The relevant legislative provisions and scholarly opinions will be examined together throughout the course. The course content may be enriched in light of current legal developments, where necessary.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 2 30
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 4 60
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 94

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Türk hukukunun tarihsel gelişimini ve temel özelliklerini açıklar.
2 İslam hukuku ve Osmanlı hukukunun temel kurumlarını ve işleyişini kavrar.
3 Osmanlı hukukunda anayasa, ceza ve kişiler hukukuna ilişkin düzenlemeleri analiz eder.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 İslamiyet Öncesi Türk Hukuku
2 İslamiyet Sonrası Türk Hukuku- İslam Hukuku
3 İslam Hukukunun Oluşum ve Gelişimi
4 Osmanlı Hukuku- Genel Yapısı
5 Osmanlı Yargı Sistemi ve Uygulanışı
6 İslamiyet Sonrası Türk Anayasa Hukukunun Gelişimi
7 Osmanlı Devleti’nde Devletin Siyasi ve İdari Yapısı
8 Ara Sınav
9 Gayrımüslimlerin Osmanlı Hukukundaki Yeri
10 Ceza Hukuku- Genel Esaslar
11 Ceza Hukuku- Suçlar
12 Ceza Hukuku- Suçlar
13 Ceza Hukuku- Cezalar
14 Kişiler Hukuku- Gerçek Kişiler- Köleler
15 Kişiler Hukuku- Tüzel Kişiler

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 5 4
C1
C2
C3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant