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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
LAW2082 Theory of Rights Spring
Fall
0 2 1 4
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELİF KÜZECİ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None.
Course Objectives: This course's main objective is to define the contemporary laws basic principles such as ¨right¨, ¨human rights¨ and ¨public liberty¨. In the manner of this the birth and the evolution to the concepts ¨rights¨ and ¨human rights¨ will be narrated to the students.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The outcomes will be;
- Gets basic knowledges about the relation between law and politics.
- Apprehends the basic value in the soul of the concepts ¨rights¨, ¨human rights¨ and ¨public liberties¨.
- Learns the meanings of the concepts ¨right¨, ¨human rights¨ and ¨public liberties¨.
- Learns the historical roots of the concepts ¨human rights¨ and ¨public liberties¨.
- Apprehends the modern structure of ¨human rights¨ and ¨public liberties¨.
- Gets basic knowledges about the evolution and the approaches to the subject in Turkish history.
- Attains enough information to be able to discuss current discussions about the subject.

Course Content

I. Explanation of the relation between the concepts ¨right¨ and ¨human rights¨.
II. Exposurement of the expression public liberties.
III. Ideation source of human rights.
IV. Historical evolution of human rights.
V. Starting the practices of human rights doctrine.
VI. Valuation of modern-democratic understanding of liberty.
VII.Human rights and political systems.
VIII. Human rights and economic facts.
IX. Limitation of human rights.
X. Protection of human rights.
XI. Limitation of the government and the theory of rights.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Explanation of the relation between the concepts ¨right¨ and ¨human rights¨.
2) Explanation of the relation between the concepts ¨right¨ and ¨human rights¨. - II
3) Exposurement of the expression public liberties.
4) Ideation source of human rights.
5) Ideation the source of human rights- II
6) Historical evolution of human rights.
7) Historical evolution of the human rights- II
8) Starting the practices of human rights doctrine.
9) Valuation of modern-democratic understanding of liberty.
10) Human rights and political systems.
11) Human rights and economic facts.
12) Limitation of human rights.
13) Protection of human rights.
14) Limitation of the government and the theory of rights.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Münci Kapani, Kamu Hürriyetleri, Yetkin, Ankara 1993.
Ahmet Mumcu, Elif Küzeci, İnsan Hakları ve Kamu Özgürlükleri, Ankara 2011.
Jack Donelly, Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice,2003.
References: Donald G. Tannenbaum, David Schultz, Siyasi Düşünce Tarihi, Adres, 2011. Gökçen Alpkaya ve diğ., İnsan Hakları, YKY, 2000.
İbrahim Ö. Kaboğlu, Özgürlükler Hukuku, İmge, 2002.
Leslie Lipson, Uygarlığın Ahlaki Bunalımları, İş Bankası Yayınları, 2000. Mehmet Semih Gemalmaz, Devlet, Birey ve Özgürlük, Legal, 2012.
İoanna Kuçuradi, İnsan Hakları: Kavramları ve Sorunları, Türkiye Felsefe Kurumu, 2011.
Siyasal Düşünce, der. Michael Rosen, Jonathan Wolff, Dost, 2006.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 70
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 16 1 16
Midterms 1 15 15
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 89

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Being able to identify problems and ask right questions
2) Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude
3) Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail
4) Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education
5) Applying theoretical concepts in project planning
6) Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork
7) Increasing efficiency rate in business environment
8) Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty
9) Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business
10) Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding
11) Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology
12) Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life
13) Possessing managing skills and competence
14) Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations
15) Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment