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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. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
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

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

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.

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.

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
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

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

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

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

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 collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 133
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0