Faculty of Education · Guidance and Psychological Counselling · Undergraduate
Course Objective
1-To give information about the main sources and history of child law, protection of child by public law, child's position in civil law, social aid, security and labor law.
2) To become lawyers who can work in the field of juvenile law.
3) To guide lawyers who want to improve themselves in advocating for children's rights.
Course Content
Teaching and discussing the basic information about child law. Analyzing the decisions related to child law from practice. Teaching the legal regulations that dominate children's law
Required Resources
Akyüz, E. (2018). Çocuk hukuku: Çocukların hakları ve korunması. Pegem Akademı.
Recommended Resources
Balo, Y. S. (2013). Çocuk koruma hukuku. Seçkin Yayıncılık.
Can, H., Tuna, E., & Tuna, N. (2019). Çocuk hukuku. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Explanations
It would be helpful to read Relevant Resources and scan for new resources.
Rules
Attendance to the Course: Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Undergraduate Education and Training Regulation
Article 21 - (1) Students at the University; Within one semester, they are obliged to attend theoretical courses 70% and applied courses 80%. Each instructor checks the obligation to attend classes according to these principles.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Basic concepts of child law, general information about child law
- To be aware of the main sources and history of juvenile law
- Protection of the child under the Law of Public Law Having information about the position of the child in civil law
- Learning the Status of the Child in Terms of Social Assistance, Security and Labor Law
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Midterm | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Practice | 11 | 3 | 33 |
| Final | 1 | 9 | 9 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Who is the child? What place has the legal system given to the child in history? | Chapter of the book |
| 2 | Child in contemporary law. | Chapter of the book |
| 3 | General features of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children | Chapter of the book |
| 4 | Basic Principles of the Agreement | Chapter of the book |
| 5 | Personal Rights and Freedoms of the Child | Chapter of the book |
| 6 | The Right of the Child to be Reared and Protected in Family or Non-Family Care | Chapter of the book |
| 7 | Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of the Child | Chapter of the book |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Protection Rights of Children in Special Situations | Chapter of the book |
| 10 | Children's Rights in Civil Law | Chapter of the book |
| 11 | Children's Rights in Constitutional Law | Chapter of the book |
| 12 | Child Protection According to Child Protection Law | Chapter of the book |
| 13 | Evaluation of Child Protection System | Chapter of the book |
| 14 | Juvenile Justice System in Turkey | Chapter of the book |
| 15 | General Discussion | |
| 16 | Final Sınavı | Final Sınavı |