HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
POL335	HUMAN RIGHTS	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The course aims to provide a better understanding of the phenomenon of human rights in the historical development process, reveal the interactions between its political, economic, and social dimensions, analyze the problem areas of human rights, national and international control mechanisms.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course covers topics such as state theory in the context of human rights, the classification of human rights and its historical/intellectual background, generations of rights and national/international control mechanisms.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Interpret the development of human rights in the context of the Feudal Era and the Modern State.
Analyze problem areas on Human Rights in accordance with a theoretical framework.
Examine the historical development of the phenomenon of Human Rights in Turkey based on example cases.
Evaluate problem areas related to Human Rights within the framework of International and National Protection Regimes

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Basic Concepts, Categories of Human Rights	Lecture Q&A Discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Historical development of Human Rights	Lecture Q&A Discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Intellectual Basics of First-Generation Human Rights	Lecture Q&A Discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Scope and Content of First-Generation Human Rights	Lecture Q&A Discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Intellectual Basics of Second-Generation Human Rights	Lecture Q&A Discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Scope and Content of Second-Generation Human Rights	Lecture Q&A Discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Intellectual Basics of Third-Generation Human Rights	Lecture Q&A Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Scope and Content of Third-Generation Human Rights	Lecture Q&A Discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Development of Human Rights in Turkey	Lecture Q&A Discussion
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	International Control Mechanisms	Lecture Q&A Discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	International Control Mechanisms	Lecture Q&A Discussion
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	National Control Mechanisms	Lecture Q&A Discussion
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Basic Principles of Human Rights Law	Lecture Q&A Discussion
15	-	General Evaluation	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Donelly, J. (2002), Universal Human Right in Theory and Practice, Cornelly University Press
Cushman, T. (2011), Handbook of Human Rights, Routledge
Sen, A. (2000), Development as Freedom, Anchor Books
Eastrly, W. (2015), The Tyranny of Experts: Economists, Dictators, and the Forgotten Rights of the Poor, Basic Books
The United Nations (1948),Universal Declaration of Human Rights

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	5	65
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	15	15
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	9	9
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	133