Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1MBH159judicial organization2+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 structure, functioning, and fundamental duties of the judicial organization in Türkiye. It is intended to enable students to understand judicial bodies, their duties and powers, the organization of courts, and judicial proceedings, as well as the principles of judicial independence and impartiality.
Course Content The conceptual framework of the judicial organization, judicial independence and impartiality, classification of courts (judicial and administrative), establishment and jurisdiction of courts, high courts (Court of Cassation, Council of State, Constitutional Court, Court of Accounts), duties and powers of judges and public prosecutors, judicial and administrative proceedings, judicial review, current judicial practices, and case studies.
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 Tuncay, E. (2022). Yargı Örgütü ve Yargılama Sistemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık.

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 Explains the structure and fundamental principles of the judicial organization.
2 Distinguishes between judicial and administrative judicial bodies.
3 Analyzes the establishment, duties, and jurisdiction of courts.
4 Evaluates the duties and responsibilities of judges and public prosecutors.
5 Explains the principles of judicial independence and impartiality.
6 Interprets judicial proceedings and review mechanisms.
7 7. Evaluates the judicial organization in light of current judicial decisions and practices.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the Course, the Importance of the Judicial Organization, and Its Fundamental Principles Preliminary Readings on the Topics
2 Judicial Independence and Impartiality Preliminary Readings on the Topics
3 The Concept of Judicial and Administrative Jurisdiction Preliminary Readings on the Topics
4 Judicial Courts and Their Jurisdictions Preliminary Readings on the Topics
5 Administrative Courts and Their Jurisdictions Preliminary Readings on the Topics
6 High Courts: The Court of Cassation and the Council of State Preliminary Readings on the Topics
7 High Courts: The Constitutional Court and the Court of Accounts Preliminary Readings on the Topics
8 ARA SINAV HAFTASI (VİZE)
9 Duties, Powers, and Responsibilities of Judges and Public Prosecutors Preliminary Readings on the Topics
10 Establishment and Functioning of Courts Preliminary Readings on the Topics
11 Judicial Review and Review Mechanisms Preliminary Readings on the Topics
12 Administrative Judicial Proceedings and Practical Examples Preliminary Readings on the Topics
13 Judicial Proceedings and Practical Examples Preliminary Readings on the Topics
14 Constitutional Jurisdiction 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 5
C4 4 3
C5 4
C6 4 5
C7 5

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