Faculty of Law · Law · Undergraduate
ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Compulsory
Coordinator: Arş. Gör. Raif KARA
Course Objective
The purpose of this course is to explain the documents on human rights, supranational human rights law with its organs and methods , standards related to human rights and freedoms.
Course Content
The concept of human rights, qualifications, historical development and classification, substantive human rights law, human rights law, human rights procedural law (protection of human rights) are explained.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Knows the general principles of human rights law.
- Knows the legal ways to protect human rights in domestic law.
- Knows basic human rights such as freedom of thought, right to life, freedom of religion and conscience.
- Knows the European Human Rights System within the framework of the protection of Human Rights at regional level.
- Know basic concepts about human rights.
Core Area Distribution
(38) Law%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionExercise and PracticeSimulationBrain StormingCase StudyProblem Solving
Assessment & Evaluation
Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Human rights law concept, resources, characteristics | The relevant sections in the source books will be read |
| 2 | General principles of human rights law | The relevant sections in the source books will be read |
| 3 | Extraordinary management procedures, the UN system | The relevant sections in the source books will be read |
| 4 | Procedures used in the monitoring of contracts, non-contractual mechanisms and procedures | The relevant sections in the source books will be read |
| 5 | UNESCO, ILO, Regional Protection of Human Rights, European Human Rights System | The relevant sections in the source books will be read |
| 6 | OSCE, the Inter-American System, the African Human Rights System | The relevant sections in the source books will be read |
| 7 | Protection of Human Rights in Internal Law | The relevant sections in the source books will be read |
| 8 | Ara Sınav | Ara Sınav |
| 9 | Equality, non-discrimination, right to life | The relevant sections in the source books will be read |
| 10 | The right to be free from torture, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, freedom and security of persons, right to privacy | The relevant sections in the source books will be read |
| 11 | Practical work | The relevant sections in the source books will be read |
| 12 | Emplacement and Traveling, Freedom of Thought, Religion and Conscience | The relevant sections in the source books will be read |
| 13 | Meeting and show marches, association rights, minority rights | The relevant sections in the source books will be read |
| 14 | Right to a fair trial | The relevant sections in the source books will be read |
| 15 | Practical work | The relevant sections in the source books will be read |
| 16 | Final Sınavı | Final Sınavı |