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	Assoc.Prof. SARP BAĞCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to explore the historical development and core concepts of human rights while introducing students to different cultural perspectives on these principles. It also enables students to examine national and international human rights documents and institutions, assess contemporary violations, and develop awareness of the rights of vulnerable groups.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course covers the historical foundations of human rights, key concepts, and various intellectual perspectives shaped by different civilisations. It examines national and international human rights documents, institutions, and mechanisms, and addresses contemporary human rights issues, violations, and the protection of vulnerable groups.

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	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Concept and Content of the Third-Generation Rights	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Development of Human Rights in Turkey	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
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
Freeman, M. (2017). Human rights: An interdisciplinary approach (3rd ed.). Polity Press.
Ishay, M. R. (2008). The history of human rights: From ancient times to the globalization era. University of California Press.
Donnelly, J. (2013). Universal human rights in theory and practice (3rd ed.). Cornell University Press.
Nickel, J. (2019). Making sense of human rights (4th ed.). Wiley-Blackwell.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	40		Classical Exam
Homework Assessment	1	10
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	3	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.	0
2	List the main features of communication in items.	0
3	Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.	0
2	Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.		1
3	Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.						5
2	Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.	0
2	Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.	0
3	Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use published domestic and foreign data sources related to public relations and advertising in the field of communication and communication area in his / her own works such as articles and projects.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.			2

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