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HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SBU339 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
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to improve aptitude for evaluating the human rights concept within the process of historical development, interaction between political, economic and social aspects, analysing problem areas, national and international control mechanisms regarding human rights.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include, state theory regarding human rights, classification of human rights and historical/intellectual background, generation rights and national and 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 within the context of Feudal Period-Modern State
Analyze problem areas regarding human rights in line with the theoretic framework
Examine historical development of Human Rights concept in Turkey over case studies
Evaluate problem areas regarding human rights within the scope of international and national Protection Regime.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Basic Concepts, Human Rights Classifications Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Historical Development of Human Rights Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Intellectual Bases of the First- Generation Rights Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Concept and Content of the First-Generation Rights Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Historical and Intellectual Bases of the Second-Generation Rights Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Concept and Content of the Second-Generation Rights Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Historical and Intellectual Bases of the Third-Generation Rights Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Concept and Content of the Third-Generation Rights Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Development of Human Rights in Turkey Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11 Reading the related subject in the coursebook International Control Mechanisms Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12 Reading the related subject in the coursebook International Control Mechanisms Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13 Reading the related subject in the coursebook National Control Mechanisms Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Fundamental Principles of Human Rights Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15 Reading the related subject in the coursebook General Evaluation Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Erdogan, M. (2015), Insan Haklari Teorisi ve Hukuku, 3rd Edition, Orion Bookstore.
Gozler, K. (2018), Insan Haklari Hukukuna Giris, Ekin Publications.

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

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.
3
2
Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

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.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

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.
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2
2
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
4
3
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

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.
3
2
Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

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.
3
2
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

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.
4
2
Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

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.
2
2
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.
1

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 14 2 28
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 12 2 24
Assignment (Homework) 1 10 10
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 5 5
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 4 4
Short Exam 13 1 13
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 58 0 128
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0