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Course Description Course Name : Human Rights Law Course Code : HKS417 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÖMER KORKUT Asst.Prof.Dr. A. ASLIBİLGİN Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1.Has an academic human rights approach. 2. Learns current issues about human rights. 3. Learns human rights terminology and principal institutions in the field. 4. Gains the skills of analysing and evaluating the electronic data basements, library catalogues, decisions of the ECHR. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : 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 Contents : The role and nature of human rights, the development of the law of human rights, the protection of human rights under the United Nations, the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, other regional machinery, success and failure 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 The Historical evolution of human rights reading lecture, discussion 2 The role and nature of human rights reading lecture, discussion 3 The development of the law of human rights reading lecture, discussion 4 The protection of human rights under UN reading lecture, discussion 5 International covenant on civil and political rights reading lecture, discussion 6 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights reading lecture, discussion 7 ECOSOC and the Human Rights Commission reading lecture, discussion 8 midterm exam 9 The international convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination reading lecture, discussion 10 UN Agencieas and other multilateral instruments reading lecture, discussion 11 The European Convention on Human rights reading lecture, discussion 12 American Convention on Human Rights reading lecture and discussion 13 African Charter on Human and Peoples´ Rights reading lecture and discussion 14 The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union reading lecture and discussion 15 The success of the protection of human rights reading lecture and discussion 16/17 final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)     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 0 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 Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law. 5 2 Conducts scientific studies in the field. 2 3 Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares 3 4 Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. 3 5 Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. 5 6 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. 5 7 Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods 3 8 Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms 5 9 Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. 5 10 Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. 5 11 Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. 5 12 Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector 3 13 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. 5 14 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. 5 15 Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity 5 16 Has written and oral communication skills, can convey ideas to other using persuasive speech, is capable of producing alternative solutions and can analyze information. 5 17 Has the ability to work in groups, participate in class activities, analyze hypothetical case studies and to attend professional and academic visits. 0 * 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) 16 2 32     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 2 32 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 66 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.64 ECTS Credit: 3