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Course Description Course Name : Human Rights Course Code : UİY 716 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. FULYA MEMİŞOĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the historical and institutional development of international human rights regime. Critically assesses the role of states, international and regional actors in the development of international human rights regime. Explains and evaluate the major international human rights issues. Analyses the major challenges concerning the implementation of international human rights standards. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to focus on the key issues and institutions of international human rights regime in contemporary world politics. Course Contents : The course begins with an overview of the international human rights regime through an exploration of its historical and institutional foundations. It explores the development of human rights mechanisms within the United Nations and the role of regional institutions in the Americas, Africa and Europe. The second part of the course attempts to elaborate on the key international human rights topics, such as equality and non-discrimination, the right to life, freedom of expression, and group rights. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to international human rights issues None Lecture, small group discussion 2 Historical overview of international human rights standards and institutions Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 3 United Nations I-institutional framework and human rights Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion, simulation 4 United Nations- Humanitarian intervention and the Security Council Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 5 Regional human rights regimes: African Union and the Organisation of American States Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 6 European human rights regime I: Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 7 European human rights regime II: Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 8 Mid term exam Studying for the exam - 9 The principle of equality and non-discrmination Reading assignment, homework Lecture, small group discussion 10 Freedom of expression Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, small group discussion, oral presentation 11 Collective rights 1: rights of minorities Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, small group discussion, oral presentation 12 Collective rights 2: women´s rights, rights of refugees and asylum seekers Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, small group discussion, oral presentation 13 Major issues in the implementation of international human rights standards: the issue of compliance Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, small group discussion, oral presentation 14 Human rights and civil society organisations Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, small group discussion, oral presentation 15 Course overview - Discussion 16/17 Final Studying for the exam -   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Munci Kapani (1991) İnsan Haklarının Uluslararası Boyutları, Bilgi Yayınevi.  Rhona K.M. Smith (2007) International Human Rights, Oxford University Press. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Has sufficient knowledge about basic conceptual approaches used in the field of social sciences. 4 2 Analyzes interdisciplinary the interaction in the field of social sciences. 4 3 Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 4 4 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 2 5 Develops critical thinking skills. 5 6 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 5 7 Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 5 8 Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 5 9 Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 5 10 Uses the collected data to explain social phenomena. 2 11 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 5 12 Gains the ability to use different resources in an area of non- investigating within the framework of academic rules, to provide and efficient synthesis of the information obtained. 5 13 Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 10 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 119 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.76 ECTS Credit: 5