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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI104

Course Name:

Human Rights Mechanisms

Semester:

Spring
Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. BİLGEN SÜTÇÜOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Bilgen Sütçüoğlu

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The goal of the course is to introduce what human rights entail and how they are practiced.

Course Content:

Basic human rights philosophy, principles, instruments and institutions, an overview of current issues and debates in the field, dimension of the diverse complex body of international law of human rights that has both national and international application, key developments and documents in this field, related mechanisms of regional and global organizations with special focus on ECHR and its decisions on the issues about Turkey.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Perceive the philosophical foundations of human rights.
2) Learns the historical evolution of human rights.
3) Familiarize with the challenges against human rights.
4) Gain the ability to analyze and evaluate contextually various mechanisms of human rights.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	Philosophical Underpinnings of the Human Rights
3)	Historical Evolution of the Concept of Human Rights
4)	Historical Context
5)	Prosecution of Crimes against Humanity
6)	Discussion of the Universal Declaration of HR
7)	Foreign Policy and HR
8)	Women's Rights
9)	Group Rights
10)	Group Rights 2
11)	ECHR
12)	Presentations
13)	Presentations
14)	Discussion
15)	FINAL

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Clapham, Andrew (2007) A Very Short Introduction: Human Rights.
References:	Ders Kitabı

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Identify and describe the foundations and characteristics of both traditional and new media.
2) Critically engage in and apply media studies scholarship.
3) Develop new/digital media literacy competencies and critically analyze new/digital media contents.
4) Develop technical skills in both traditional and digital media production.
5) Produce media contents which are sensitive to and respect cultural diversity.
6) Demonstrate creative writing skills in various writing genres, including both writing for and about the media.
7) Develop computer skills and use software applications related to new/digital media design and production.
8) Work effectively as an individual and a part of a team, acting responsibly and respectfully to complete various types of creative projects.
9) Demonstrate skills in mentorship, leadership, management, and entrepreneurship in the media sector.
10) Develop a “signature work” and engage in local and/or international media sectors and non-profit organizations.
11) Acquire foreign language skills to effectively communicate and work in international and cross-cultural settings.
12) Acquire interpersonal skills and effectively communicate in professional settings.
13) Identify the structures, trends, technological developments and issues related to new media and carry out artistic and creative activities and projects that correspond to social needs.
14) Conduct media practice within national and international legal frameworks.
15) Become responsible media practitioners by adhering to media ethics and principles of democracy and human rights.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Identify and describe the foundations and characteristics of both traditional and new media.	1
2)	Critically engage in and apply media studies scholarship.	2
3)	Develop new/digital media literacy competencies and critically analyze new/digital media contents.	2
4)	Develop technical skills in both traditional and digital media production.	2
5)	Produce media contents which are sensitive to and respect cultural diversity.	2
6)	Demonstrate creative writing skills in various writing genres, including both writing for and about the media.	2
7)	Develop computer skills and use software applications related to new/digital media design and production.	2
8)	Work effectively as an individual and a part of a team, acting responsibly and respectfully to complete various types of creative projects.	2
9)	Demonstrate skills in mentorship, leadership, management, and entrepreneurship in the media sector.	2
10)	Develop a “signature work” and engage in local and/or international media sectors and non-profit organizations.	2
11)	Acquire foreign language skills to effectively communicate and work in international and cross-cultural settings.	2
12)	Acquire interpersonal skills and effectively communicate in professional settings.	2
13)	Identify the structures, trends, technological developments and issues related to new media and carry out artistic and creative activities and projects that correspond to social needs.	2
14)	Conduct media practice within national and international legal frameworks.	2
15)	Become responsible media practitioners by adhering to media ethics and principles of democracy and human rights.	2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 20
Project	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	3			42
Study Hours Out of Class	15	1			15
Presentations / Seminar	1	14	1		15
Project	1	0	30		30
Final	1	21	2		23
Total Workload					125