PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO
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	Spring Fall	0	2	1	4

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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)	Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media.
2)	Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video.
3)	Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video.
4)	Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video.
5)	Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video.
6)	Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video.
7)	Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture
8)	Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images.
9)	Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge.
10)	Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media.
11)	Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture.
12)	Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication.
13)	Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects.
14)	Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology.