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. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
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	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.			2
2	Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.	0
3	Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.				3
2	Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.	0
2	Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.	0
2	Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.	0
2	Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.	0
3	Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.	0
2	Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.	0
2	Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.	0

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