Information Package / Course Catalogue
LAW 244 International Human Rights Mechanisms
MEF University
Degree Programs
Psychology
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Law
Course Code LAW 244
Course Title in English International Human Rights Mechanisms
Course Title in Turkish Uluslararası İnsan Hakları Mekanizmaları
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Seçiniz
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 2 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 96 hours per semester
Number of Credits 4 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge -
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To acquire the knowledge of the international and regional human rights systems and the relevant monitoring bodies, exploring their structure, functioning and procedures.
Course Description This course aims to acquaint the students with the instruments and mechanisms of international human rights protection, incuding the UN, European, Inter-American and African systems. In an introductory class, we will examine the historical development of international human rights regime after the Second World War. Students will then explore the UN human rights protection system, including treaty-based and charter-based monitoring bodies. Finally, the functioning and impact of the regional human rights mechanisms will be examined, namely the Council of Europe, the Inter-American and the African human rights systems.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders öğrencilere Birleşmiş Milletler, Avrupa Konseyi, Amerikan Devletleri Örgütü ve Afrika Birliği dahil olmak üzere uluslararası insan hakları koruma sistemleri hakkında bilgi vermeyi amaçlamaktadır. Giriş dersinde, İkinci Dünya Savaşı sonrasında uluslararası insan hakları rejiminin doğuşu ve tarihsel gelişimi incelenecektir. Daha sonra Birleşmiş Milletler sistemi içinde sözleşme temelli ve şart temelli insan hakları denetim mekanizmaları incelenecektir. Son olarak, Avrupa İnsan Hakları Sözleşmesi, Amerikan İnsan Hakları Sözleşmesi ve Afrika İnsan ve Halkların Sözleşmesi’ne dayalı denetim mekanizmaları ele alınacaktır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) know and assess the effectiveness of UN human rights instruments.
2) comprehend the basic structure and functioning of the UN human rights structure; including treaty-based and charter-based mechanisms.
3) know and assess the effectiveness of Council of Europe instruments, particulary the European Convention on Human Rights.
4) understand the structure, role and functioning of the Inter-American and African system of protection.
5) critically analyze the interaction of different human rights systems.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,HW
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date ZEYNEP ÖZEN , September 2024
Course Coordinator HÜLYA DİNÇER
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Asst. Prof. Dr. HÜLYA DİNÇER

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Evolution of the international human rights law
2) Key concepts: Victim, obligation, violation, jurisdiction, remedy
3) Universal protection: Introduction to the United Nations (UN) system
4) The UN Human Rights Treaty System and treaty-based mechanisms of human rights protection
5) The UN Human Rights Charter-based monitoring of human rights
6) The role of the UN Human Rights Council and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
7) midterms
8) Introduction to the regional mechanisms of protection
9) The history and impact of the European Convention on Human Rights
10) The role, structure and functioning of the European Court of Human Rights
11) The history and impact of the American Convention on Human Rights
12) The role, structure and functioning of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and Inter-American Court of Human Rights
13) The history and impact of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
14) The role, structure and functioning of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
15) Interaction between the different human rights systems.
16) presentations
Required/Recommended ReadingsInternational Human Rights Law, Daniel Moeckli et al. (eds.) (OUP 2017) International Human Rights Law, Cases, Materials, Commentary, Olivier De Schutter, 2012 USEFUL LINKS United Nations: UN, human rights info: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hrbodies/hrc/home https://www.ohchr.org/en/treaty-bodies https://www.ohchr.org/en/treaty-bodies/complaints-about-human-rights-violations Africa: African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights: https://au.int/en/treaties/african-charter- human-and-peoples-rights African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights: https://www.achpr.org/ African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights: https://www.african-court.org/wpafc/ African Union: https://au.int/en/overview Protocol to the African Charter on Human And Peoples’ Rights on the Establishment of an African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights Americas: American Convention on Human Rights: https://www.cidh.oas.org/basicos/english/basic3.american%20convention.htm American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man: https://www.oas.org/dil/access_to_information_human_right_American_Declaration_of_the_ Rights_and_Duties_of_Man.pdf Inter-American Court of Human Rights: https://www.corteidh.or.cr/index.cfm?lang=en Organization of American States: https://www.oas.org/en/about/who_we_are.asp Inter-American Commission on Human Rights: https://www.oas.org/en/iachr/ Europe: Council of Europe: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal European Convention on Human Rights and its Protocols: https://www.echr.coe.int/Pages/home.aspx?p=basictexts&c European Court of Human Rights: https://www.echr.coe.int/Pages/home.aspx?p=home&c=
Teaching MethodsFlipped Classroom
Homework and ProjectsAssignment and in-class presentation
Laboratory Work-
Computer Use-
Other Activities-
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Final Examination 1 % 60
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration dincerhu@mef.edu.tr

Students are expected to complete the weekly readings and participate in class discussions, and to adhere strictly to deadlines for course requirements.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 2 2 1 70
Laboratory 14 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 0 0
Midterm(s) 1 8 2 10
Final Examination 1 14 2 16
Total Workload 96
Total Workload/25 3.8
ECTS 4