| AMERICAN CULTURE AND LITERATURE | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| LAW3067 | Current Issues in the Human Rights Law | Spring | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| 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 : | Assoc. Prof. CEREN ZEYNEP PİRİM |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | The major aim of the Course is to provide an in depth analysis of contemporary issues in international human rights law, from a regional and international perspective. Within this framework, the Course will deal with a specific important issue currently discussed in the field of human rights and will evaluate the legal developments, both past and present, with regards to the subject. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Defines the Concept of Human Rights Law II. Recognizes the Major Human Rights Law instruments III. Names the Contemporary human rights issues dealt in the international sphere IV. Recognizes the legal framework applicable to the specific human rights problem dealt with V. Recognizes international mechanisms which implement international human rights law VI. Recognizes regional mechanisms which implement international human rights law VII. Differentiates international human rights law issues from domestic law issues VIII. Analyzes State practice with regards international human rights law and identify customary human rights law IX. Evaluates the relation between diverse rights and freedoms acting separately or in conjunction with each other. X. Determines developments in human rights law and possible future issues |
| 1. Week: Introduction – History of Freedom of Religion 2.Week: Protection of Religious Minorities 3.Week : The United Nations and Freedom of Religion 4.Week : ICCPR and Freedom of Religion 5.Week : Other International Treaties and Freedom of Religion 6.Week : IHL and Freedom of Religion 7.Week : Islamic Law and Freedom of Religion 8.Week : Mid-Term 9.Week : The ECHR and Freedom of Religion; Internal Aspects of Freedom of Religion 10.Week : External Aspects of Freedom of Religion 11.Week : Restriction of the Freedom of Religion 12.Week : Freedom of Religion in Conjunction with Other Rights and Freedoms 13.Week : Contemporary Problems 14. Week :Review For The Final Exam 15. Week: Final Exam |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | 1. Week: Introduction – History of Freedom of Religion | |
| 2) | 2.Week: Protection of Religious Minorities | |
| 3) | 3.Week : The United Nations and Freedom of Religion | |
| 4) | 4.Week : ICCPR and Freedom of Religion | |
| 5) | 5.Week : Other International Treaties and Freedom of Religion | |
| 6) | 6.Week : IHL and Freedom of Religion | |
| 7) | 7.Week : Islamic Law and Freedom of Religion | |
| 8) | 8.Week : Review for Mid-Term | |
| 9) | 9.Week : The ECHR and Freedom of Religion; Internal Aspects of Freedom of Religion | |
| 10) | 10.Week : External Aspects of Freedom of Religion | |
| 11) | 11.Week : Restriction of the Freedom of Religion | |
| 12) | 12.Week : Freedom of Religion in Conjunction with Other | |
| 13) | 13.Week : Contemporary Problems | |
| 14) | 14. Week :Review For The Final Exam |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ders materyali her hafta temin edilecektir/Material will be provided on a weekly basis. |
| References: | None |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 35 |
| Final | 1 | % 65 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 35 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 65 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Total Workload | 88 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Upon graduation, students will acquire key skills and attributes to conduct research to use research tools, to solve problems, to communicate effectively and to transfer skills to the workplace. | |
| 2) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to discuss key issues in fluent English. | |
| 3) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to compose written documents in English with a mature prose style. | 4 |
| 4) | Upon graduation, students will have gained broad knowledge of the American and English literary canons. | 4 |
| 5) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to analyze, synthesize and criticize sophisticated works of American and English literature. | 4 |
| 6) | Upon graduation, students will have achieved in depth the understanding of contemporary American culture. | 3 |
| 7) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to draw links among diverse literary texts and documents and establish critical connections and adopt an interdisciplinary attitude. | 3 |
| 8) | Upon graduation, students will be able to develop new projects individually or in teams. | 3 |
| 9) | Upon graduation, students will be able to apply their knowledge into their lives for interdisciplinary problem-solving and solutions. | 4 |