Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1MBH155Local Governments2+0+02323.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Court Office Services
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of the course is to teach students the legal structure, functioning, and role of local governments in democracy in Türkiye. The course aims to enable students to become familiar with local administrative units such as municipalities, special provincial administrations, and village administrations; understand the duties and powers of these institutions; and analyze the financial structure and supervisory mechanisms of local governments, as well as their relations with the central government.
Course Content The concept and principles of local government, the relationship between central and local government, the concept of decentralization, local autonomy, the legal structure of municipalities, special provincial administrations, village administrations, elections and decision-making mechanisms in local governments, local financial management, supervision of local governments by the central administration, the European Charter of Local Self-Government, current issues in local government, and debates on reform.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecturing, question-and-answer, discussion, and case study techniques are used.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor SEZGİ DEMİRKALE
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Gözler, K. (2021). Yerel Yönetimler Hukuku. Bursa: Ekin Yayınları.

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 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 23 2 46
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2,5 76

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Students will be able to explain the conceptual framework and importance of local governments.
2 Students will be able to analyze the relationship between central and local governments.
3 Students will be able to compare the structures of municipalities, special provincial administrations, and village administrations
4 Students will be able to evaluate the duties and powers of local government bodies.
5 Students will be able to explain the financial resources and supervisory mechanisms of local governments.
6 Students will be able to interpret the European Charter of Local Self-Government.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the Course, the Concept and Importance of Local Government Preliminary Readings on the Topics
2 The Relationship Between Central and Local Governments Preliminary Readings on the Topics
3 The Principle of Decentralization and Debates on Autonomy Preliminary Readings on the Topics
4 The Legal Structure and Bodies of Municipalities Preliminary Readings on the Topics
5 The Structure and Functions of Special Provincial Administrations Preliminary Readings on the Topics
6 The Structure and Functioning of Village Administrations Preliminary Readings on the Topics
7 Electoral and Decision-Making Mechanisms in Local Governments Preliminary Readings on the Topics
8 ARA SINAV HAFTASI (VİZE)
9 Local Financial Management and Budgetary Processes Preliminary Readings on the Topics
10 Personnel Regime in Local Governments Preliminary Readings on the Topics
11 Administrative Tutelage of the Central Administration Preliminary Readings on the Topics
12 Local Government Reforms in Türkiye Preliminary Readings on the Topics
13 Current Issues and Debates Preliminary Readings on the Topics
14 Overview of Local Government Preliminary Readings on the Topics
15 GENERAL REVIEW

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7
C1 4
C2 5
C3 4 5
C4 5
C5 4 3
C6 4

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