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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 |
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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 be able to critically interpret and discuss the theories, the concepts, the traditions, and the developments in the history of thought which are fundamental for the field of new media, journalism and communication. | |
2) | To be able to attain written, oral and visual knowledge about technical equipment and software used in the process of news and the content production in new media, and to be able to acquire effective abilities to use them on a professional level. | |
3) | To be able to get information about the institutional agents and generally about the sector operating in the field of new media, journalism and communication, and to be able to critically evaluate them. | |
4) | To be able to comprehend the reactions of the readers, the listeners, the audiences and the users to the changing roles of media environments, and to be able to provide and circulate an original contents for them and to predict future trends. | |
5) | To be able to apprehend the basic theories, the concepts and the thoughts related to neighbouring fields of new media and journalism in a critical manner. | |
6) | To be able to grasp global and technological changes in the field of communication, and the relations due to with their effects on the local agents. | |
7) | To be able to develop skills on gathering necessary data by using scientific methods, analyzing and circulating them in order to produce content. | |
8) | To be able to develop acquired knowledge, skills and competence upon social aims by being legally and ethically responsible for a lifetime, and to be able to use them in order to provide social benefit. | |
9) | To be able to operate collaborative projects with national/international colleagues in the field of new media, journalism and communication. | |
10) | To be able to improve skills on creating works in various formats and which are qualified to be published on the prestigious national and international channels. |