EUS522 INTERNATIONAL, EU AND TURKISH HUMAN RIGHTS SYSTEMS

Course Code:8330522
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:European Studies
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. BAŞAK KALE LACK
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

General principles of international human rights law, European Human Rights Convention, definiton of human rights, the basic mechanisms for enforcing human rights and the role of the political realities in promoting human rights. The principles and rules Turkish human rights and ombudsman law, Turkish Human Rights Act, secondary legislation in the field of human rights under the Turkish Law, legal remedies in the field of human rights in Turkish law.


Course Learning Outcomes


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Can take the lead in analyzing issues which necessitate an interdisciplinary approach; they are creative, independent and critical thinkers.
2Have advanced knowledge on Europe's economic, political, legal and social dynamics.
3Use their knowledge and abilities to understand the global problems and contribute to the solution of those problems.
4Can systematically evaluate and use new information/knowledge in their field.
5Recommend and generate policies for Turkey's multi-faceted relations with European countries.
6Have the ability to conceptualize, practice, make analysis of, synthesis and evaluate the knowledge that is acquired from divergent sources.
7Can defend their original views and effectively communicate on the selected topics within their fields.
8Have the ability to understand people from different cultures, religions and life styles, communicate and work in cooperation with them.

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution