PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY | |||||
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 prepare the students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practice and innovative use of traditional and new media | |
2) | To be able to create effective public relations plans using fundamental planning components that include situation analysis, public profile, objectives, strategies and tactics. | |
3) | To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how public realtions works. | |
4) | To be able to have the ability to explain and identify problems associated with the relationships between events and facts in the areas of public relations, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications. | |
5) | To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data in the fields of perception and reputation management and corporate communication practices. | |
6) | To be able to search, write, and design articles, newsletters, and fliers, brochures, and announcements, in styles and formats appropraite various audiences, mediums and settings. | |
7) | To be able to apply the underlying theories of communication and the necessities of work safety to different types of public relations processes and campaigns. | |
8) | To be able to develop creative and persuasive management skills in terms of reputation, employee relations, leadership and similar corporate practices. | |
9) | To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to given scenarios which can occur in public relations processes. | |
10) | To be able to understand how an organizational culture works and how employees and leaders create messages as a communication tool. | |
11) | To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations. | |
12) | To be able to to use information, communication technologies and computer software with the required level of public relations, marketing communication, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications. | |
13) | To be able to explain and describe business marketing activities, economics, business law and global business practices. | |
14) | To be able to recognize national and international, social and cultural dimensions of public relations. |