New Media and Communication (English) | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | UNI104 | ||||
Course Name: | Human Rights Mechanisms | ||||
Semester: |
Spring Fall |
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Course Credits: |
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Language of instruction: | English | ||||
Course Condition: | |||||
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
Course Level: |
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. BİLGEN SÜTÇÜOĞLU | ||||
Course Lecturer(s): | Bilgen Sütçüoğlu | ||||
Course Assistants: |
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. |
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. |
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 |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Clapham, Andrew (2007) A Very Short Introduction: Human Rights. |
References: | Ders Kitabı |
Course Learning Outcomes | 1 |
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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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |