SOCIOLOGY | |||||
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 |
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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. |
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 learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions. | |
2) | To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels | |
3) | To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences. | |
4) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes | |
5) | To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills | |
6) | To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields. | |
7) | To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime. | |
8) | To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective | |
9) | To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge | |
10) | To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects | |
11) | To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member. | |
12) | To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school. |