This is an introductory course to familiarize the students with the inception of constitutional movements and the specific goals of having a constitution on the one hand and constitutional theories and practices on the other. The contents and classifications will be briefly surveyed. Of pivotal importance is the mechanisms of its working in a society; therefore, constitutional tribunals and its like, such as the ordinary reviewing courts, will be closely examined.

CILO-1: Familiarize the students with the inception of constitutionalism and the specific goals of having a constitution. CILO-2: Recognize the sources of law, as well as the importance and limitations of studies on constitutionalism. CILO-3: Demonstrate analytical thinking, including the ability to apply precedent cases to protect individual rights.