Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
SOS443 |
PHILOSOPHY OF LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS |
5 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
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. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
This course aims to provide students with a basic knowledge and perspective on the analysis of the structure and content of law in the history of philosophy and changes in the understanding of law, the relationship between law and philosophy, similarities, differences and the concepts underlying the philosophy of law and the philosophical and political development of human rights thought. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include the relations between philosophy and law, the concepts of rights and justice, natural and positive legal theories, the social contract, the relationship between law and freedom and the ontological and historical foundations of human rights. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Knows the structure, content of the law, how it is questioned philosophically and basic human rights |
Develops philosophical inquiry through human rights and law |
Distinguishes the foundations and contrasts of Natural Law and Positive Law |
Compares the different theories of society contract that philosophers have revealed |
Analyzes philosophical theories about the ontological and historical foundations of human rights from a critical point of view |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
- |
Philosophy of law and introduction to human rights |
Lecture / Discussion |
2 |
Reading |
Platon: State and Laws |
Lecture / Discussion |
3 |
Reading |
Aristoteles: Politics |
Lecture / Discussion |
4 |
Reading |
Natural Law |
Lecture / Discussion |
5 |
Reading |
Positive Law |
Lecture / Discussion |
6 |
Reading |
Hobbes and Locke: The Social Contract |
Lecture / Discussion |
7 |
Reading |
Rousseau: The Social Contract |
Lecture / Discussion |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading |
Revision of the semester |
Lecture / Discussion |
10 |
Reading |
Hegel: Principles of Philosophy of Law |
Lecture / Discussion |
11 |
Reading |
Marx: regarding the Jewish problem |
Lecture / Discussion |
12 |
Reading |
The relationship between human rights and natural law |
Lecture / Discussion |
13 |
Reading |
Ontological Bases of Human Rights |
Lecture / Discussion |
14 |
Reading |
Habermas: Three Normative Model of Democracy |
Lecture / Discussion |
15 |
Reading |
Iris Marion Young: communication and the other– beyond the negotiant democracy |
Lecture / Discussion |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Platon. (2000). Devlet. (Trns. Sabahattin Eyupoglu – M. Ali Cimcoz) Istanbul: Is Bankasi Publications |
Platon. (1998). Yasalar Cilt I ve II. (Trns. Saffet Babur) Istanbul: Kabalci |
Aristoteles. (2000). Politika. (Trns. Mete Tuncay). Istanbul: Remzi Bookstore |
Thomas Hobbes. (2001). Leviathan. (Trns. Semih Lim). Istanbul: YKY |
Hegel. (2004). Hukuk Felsefesinin Prensipleri. (Trns. Cenap Karakaya) Istanbul: Sosyal |
Seyla Benhabib (Yayina Hazirlayan). (1999). Demokrasi ve Farklilik. (Trns. Zeynep Gurata, Cem Gursel). Demokrasi Bookstore |
Pound, Roscoe, and Marshall L. DeRosa. (2017). An introduction to the philosophy of law. London: Routledge. |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
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2 |
Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
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2 |
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
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3 |
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
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2 |
Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
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2 |
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
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2 |
Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of the collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
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2 |
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.
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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 |
2 |
26 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
12 |
4 |
48 |
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 |
6 |
6 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
4 |
4 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
43 |
0 |
128 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
128 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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