LAW3067 Current Issues in the Human Rights LawBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PSYCHOLOGY
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
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.

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 : 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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders materyali her hafta temin edilecektir/Material will be provided on a weekly basis.
References: None

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Midterms 1 20 20
Final 1 40 40
Total Workload 88

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) To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.