ARCHITECTURE
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
LAW3081 Women's Rights 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: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. BERENICE KAFUI SCHRAMM
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: İngilizce konuşulan bu ders, öğrencilere “kadın hakları” olarak adlandırılan normlar dizisini oluşturan kavramlar ve yasal araçlar hakkında eleştirel bir anlayış kazandırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Geleneksel kodifikasyon ve yargısal tanınma yoluyla söz konusu normların varlığı günümüzde yadsınamaz olsa da, bunların temelinde yatan önyargılar ve temsiller ile yarattıkları uygulama zorlukları siyasi, hukuki ve sosyo-ekonomik tartışmalar için tükenmez bir kaynaktır. Bu ders, kadınların insan haklarının ortaya çıkış tarihine değinerek, bu hakların korunması için oluşturulan kurumsal yapıya genel bir bakış sunmadan önce bu tartışmalardan bazılarını ele alacaktır.
Öğrencilerin mevcut kadın hakları 'rejiminin' altında yatan yukarıdan aşağıya ve aşağıdan yukarıya sosyo-yasal dinamikleri daha iyi kavramaları için, dersin ikinci yarısı, günümüzün küreselleşmiş dünyasında kadınların karşılaştığı bazı temel sorunlarla ilgili 6 vaka çalışmasına ayrılacaktır.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Master English vocabulary related to women’s rights, gender and international law;
2. Get a basic understanding of an array of regional and international legal regimes institutions and their history;
3. Familiarize yourself with current issues in fundamental women’s rights protection and international law;
4. Learn about the situation of women’s rights in certain specific contexts, including Turkey;
5. Develop academic research and drafting skills.

Course Content

Each week, the course will be focused on an area of the general international legal framework on human right (including the history of its emergence) or on specific issues in Turkey.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course Introduction
2) The History of the International Women’s Rights Regime
3) CEDAW
4) A Bottom-Up Approach: Vienna Declaration, UN Declaration & Beijing Platform
5) Regional Instruments: Belem Do Para, Maputo, Istanbul Conventions
6) Focus 1 | Women’s Political Rights
7) MIDTERM (Assignment)
8) MIDTERM Review
9) Focus 2 | Women’s Health Rights
10) Focus 3 | Women’s Rights and/in Armed Conflicts
11) Focus 4 | Women’s Rights in the context of Migration
12) Focus 5 | Women’s Labor Rights
13) Focus 6 | Women’s Rights and the Environment
14) Indigeneity et al. / Dys-/U-topias / ‘On The Ground’
15) FINAL (Exam)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: United Nations (2014). Women’s Rights are Human Rights
Reilly, Niamh (2019). International Human Rights of Women, Springer, Preface and Introduction
References: United Nations (2014). Women’s Rights are Human Rights
Reilly, Niamh (2019). International Human Rights of Women, Springer, Preface and Introduction

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 30
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 2 26
Study Hours Out of Class 13 5 65
Homework Assignments 1 2 2
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 97

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) Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research. 3
2) Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods. 3
3) Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4) Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture. 3
5) Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6) Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7) Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8) Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies. 3
9) Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10) Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.