| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Human Rights |
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| Course Code |
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IR 334 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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3 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. FULYA MEMİŞOĞLU
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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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.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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This course aims to focus on the key issues and institutions of international human rights regime in contemporary world politics. |
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| Course Contents |
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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. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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F.E.A.S. Classrooms |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction to international human rights issues |
None |
Lecture, small group discussion |
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2 |
Historical overview of international human rights standards and institutions |
Reading assignment, homework |
Lecture, small group discussion |
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3 |
United Nations I-institutional framework and human rights |
Reading assignment, homework |
Lecture, small group discussion |
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4 |
United Nations- Humanitarian intervention and the Security Council |
Reading assignment, homework |
Lecture, small group discussion |
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5 |
Regional human rights regimes: African Union and the Organisation of American States |
Reading assignment, presentations |
Lecture, small group discussion |
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6 |
European human rights regime I: Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights |
Reading assignment, presentations |
Lecture, small group discussion |
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7 |
European human rights regime II: Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights |
Reading assignment, presentations |
Lecture, small group discussion |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
Studying for exam |
Writing an essay |
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9 |
The principle of equality and non-discrmination |
Reading assignment, presentations |
Lecture, small group discussion |
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10 |
Freedom of expression |
Reading assignment, presentations |
Lecture, small group discussion |
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11 |
Collective rights 1: rights of minorities |
Reading assignment, presentations |
Lecture, small group discussion |
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12 |
Collective rights 2: women´s rights, rights of refugees and asylum seekers |
Reading assignment, presentations |
Lecture, small group discussion |
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13 |
Major issues in the implementation of international human rights standards: the issue of compliance |
Reading assignment, presentations |
Lecture, small group discussion |
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14 |
Human rights and civil society organisations |
Reading assignment, presentations |
Lecture, small group discussion |
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15 |
Course overview |
None |
Lecture, small group discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Studying for exam |
Writing an essay |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. |
3 |
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2 |
Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. |
5 |
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3 |
Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. |
4 |
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4 |
Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. |
4 |
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5 |
Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. |
1 |
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6 |
Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
5 |
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7 |
Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. |
4 |
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8 |
Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. |
4 |
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9 |
Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. |
5 |
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10 |
Develops critical thinking skills. |
4 |
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11 |
In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. |
4 |
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12 |
Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. |
4 |
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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. |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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