Psychology
Bachelor	Length of the Programme: 4	Number of Credits: 240	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF: Level 6

ECTS Course Information Package

School/Faculty/Institute

Faculty of Law

Course Code

LAW 342

Course Title in English

Prohibition of Torture and Ill-treatment

Course Title in Turkish

İşkence ve Kötü Muamele Yasağı

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Lecture

Level of Course

Select

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

Co-requisites

None

Expected Prior Knowledge

Registration Restrictions

Only Undergraduate Students

Overall Educational Objective

To acquire the knowledge of international human rights guarantees against ill-treatment

Course Description

This course aims to acquaint the students with the instruments and mechanisms of international human rights law against ill-treatment and to effectively apply the international protection standarts. After an introductive course on the definition of ill-treatment in different human rights instruments, the students will explore forms of ill-treatment in different contexts. The topics will be explored in a practical way, by doing interactive case-studies, which will enable the students to apply the gained knowledge and skills.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) differentiate forms of ill-treatment in international instruments: torture, inhuman treatment, degrading treatment or punishment
2) know and effectively apply international guarantees against ill-treatment in the UN system
3) know and effectively apply international guarantees against ill-treatment in the European Convention on Human Rights.
4) comprehend the instruments for combatting impunity for ill-treatment
5) understand national guarantees against ill-treatment in Turkish context.

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)	Introduction : background and learning objectives
2)	Legal framework : the definition of ill treatment, torture, inhuman treatment and degrading treatment
3)	Prohibition of ill-treatment in the UN human rights system: Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
4)	Role and functions of the UN Committee against torture (CAT)
5)	Istanbul Protocol: Effective investigation and documentation of torture
6)	Prohibition of ill-treatment in the ECHR system
7)	Article 3 of the ECHR: scope and definition of ill-treatment/introduction to the obligations of the state regarding prohibition of ill-treatment
8)	Article 3 of the ECHR: scope and definition of ill-treatment/introduction to the obligations of the state regarding prohibition of ill-treatment
9)	Gender-based violence and duty to protect against ill-treatment of third parties
10)	Effective response to ill-treatment and combating impunity: procedural obligation of the state
11)	Detention conditions and treatment of prisoners
12)	Enforced disappearances and ill-treatment
13)	Use of force during demonstrations
14)	The principle of non-refoulement and ill-treatment, national guarantees against torture

Required/Recommended Readings

1. The prohibition of torture A guide to the implementation of Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights 2. Istanbul Protocol: Manuel on the Effective INvestigation and Documentation of torture and other cruel, inhuman, degrading treatment, 2022 https://www.ohchr.org/en/publications/policy-and-methodological-publications/istanbul-protocol-manual-effective-0 3. UN Convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment 4. https://www.coe.int/en/web/impact-convention-human-rights/freedom-from-torture-and-ill-treatment 5. Further readings and case-law will be provided by the instructor.

Teaching Methods

Flipped Classroom

Homework and Projects

Homework and classroom 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