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| 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 | Fall | 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) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 3 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 2 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 2 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 2 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 3 |