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| Unit | FACULTY OF LAW |
| LAW PR. | |
| Code | HFS417 |
| Name | Human Rights Law |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AZİME ASLI BİLGİN GÜVENÇ |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to familiarize law students with the basic concepts and historical development of human rights, human rights theories, classification and restriction of human rights on the national and international level (especially the European system for the protection of human rights), as well as their legal protection.
Course Content
These are some topics which will be discussed in details :Introduction to the concept of human rights,Classification of the Human Rights, Principles of human rights,International Protection of Human Rights: The UN System,International Protection of Human Rights: The Europe System and Turkey,Development of Human Rights in Turkey, Current Human Rights Issues in the world.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | The students who complete Human Rights Law successfully gain knowledge at definition of human rights,history of human righst and international protection of human rights law etc. |
| LO02 | Learning general principles of international human rights law, European Human Rights Convention. |
| LO03 | Learning the basic mechanisms for enforcing human rights and the role of the political realities in promoting human rights. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods | |
| PLO02 | - | Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. | |
| PLO03 | - | Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector | |
| PLO04 | - | Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms | |
| PLO05 | - | Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. | |
| PLO06 | - | Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law. | |
| PLO07 | - | Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity | |
| PLO08 | - | Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares | |
| PLO09 | - | Understands and uses the basic concepts of law; has the ability to conduct legal and normative research, predicts outcomes of decisions taken, develops strategical solutions while taking into account cause and effect relationships. | |
| PLO10 | - | Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. | |
| PLO11 | - | Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. | |
| PLO12 | - | Has the ability to work in groups, participate in class activities, analyze hypothetical case studies and to attend professional and academic visits. | |
| PLO13 | - | Is legally objective and has an impartial attitude towards daily events, is honest and morally ethical; all of which are characteristics or equired of lawyers. | |
| PLO14 | - | Has written and oral communication skills, can convey ideas to other using persuasive speech, is capable of producing alternative solutions and can analyze information. | |
| PLO15 | - | Conducts scientific studies in the field. | |
| PLO16 | - | Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. | |
| PLO17 | - | Takes on tasks; the administrative organization of the country´s governor, the governor, the chief of police, inspectors, also in areas such as banking and finance senior positions and so on. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the concept of human rights | Reading | |
| 2 | Philosophical Foundations of Human Rights | Reading | |
| 3 | Concept of human rights law, fountainheads, characteristics | Reading | |
| 4 | Principles of human rights law | Reading | |
| 5 | Classification of the Human Rights | Reading | |
| 6 | Limitation of Human Rights | Reading | |
| 7 | International Protection of Human Rights: The UN System | Reading | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | ||
| 9 | International Protection of Human Rights: The Europe System | Reading | |
| 10 | Extent of European Convention on Human Rights, Properties and Place in Interior law | Reading | |
| 11 | Operation of Foreseen Protection Mechanism by the European Convention on Human Rights | Reading | |
| 12 | Development of Human Rights in Turkey | Reading | |
| 13 | Approach to the Human Rights of the Constitution of 1982 | Reading | |
| 14 | Current Human Rights Issues I | Reading | |
| 15 | Current Human Rights Issues II | Reading | |
| 16 | Final Exam | ||
| 17 | Final Exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
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| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
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| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |