LAW3067 Current Issues in the Human Rights LawBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs BANKING AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
BANKING AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

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
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: Associate (Short 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 have the ability to understand the basic concepts of Banking and Insurance and to be able to use them effectively in business.
2) To have the ability to work individually or in a team when needed on matters related to his/her profession and to follow and apply the developments in his/her sector.
3) To be equipped with the necessary knowledge to carry out the legal responsibilities and to follow the related regulations in their sector.
4) To understand the importance of banking and insurance from the point of the state’s economy and enterprises and to express this importance properly.
5) To be able to use the computer as well as the profession requires and to be able to do work, accumulate knowledge and to use this knowledge relevantly and effectively.
6) To make them gain the ability to find practical solutions for the problems of daily commercial activities and to take correct decisions.
7) To be able to take responsibilities in banking and insurance sector and more generally in the finance sector and to be qualified to start his/her own business after the legal requirements have been met.
8) To have the competency to carry out the accountancy related to banking and insurance.
9) To have the competency to build effective customer relations and to have effective communication and persuasion skills.
10) To be able to determine the accumulated knowledge druring the education in line with the cause and effect relations and to be able to have the necessary professional qualifications to know where, when and how to use his/her knowledge.