School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Law
Course Code HUK 130
Course Title in English Rights and Freedoms System under the European Convention on Human Rights
Course Title in Turkish İnsan Hakları Avrupa Sözleşmesinin Hak ve Özgürlük Rejimi
Language of Instruction TR
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 2 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 56 hours per semester
Number of Credits 2 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Undergraduate Students Only
Overall Educational Objective The student will learn the system of rights and freedoms established within the framework of the European Convention on Human Rights
Course Description This course focuses on substantive rights and freedoms under European Conventon on Human Rights like prohibition of torture, right to liberty and security, right to a fair trial, respect for private and family life, freedom of thought, conscience and religion, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and association, etc.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders, işkence yasağı, özgürlük ve güvenlik hakkı, adil yargılanma, zel ve aile yaşamına saygı, düşünce, din ve inanç özgürlüğü, ifade özgürlüğü, toplantı ve dernek kurma özgürlüğü gibi İnsan Hakları Avrupa Sözleşmesinde yer alan maddi hak ve özgürlüklere odaklanmaktadır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) To comprehend the rights and freedoms system of the European Convention on Human Rights
2) To interpret the rights and freedoms in the European Convention on Human Rights and its Protocols and the case law in this field
3) To compare the events and problems with the system of rights and freedoms established by the Constitution
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3
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 SÜHEYL BATUM , January 2024
Course Coordinator SÜHEYL BATUM
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. SÜHEYL BATUM

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) A brief review of the European Convention on Human Rights and its Additional Protocols and the European Court of Human Rights
2) Continue to the Review
2) Continue to the Review
3) Analysing the Court decisions on the Articles and ASSIGNMENTS
4) Analysing the Court decisions on the Articles and ASSIGNMENTS
5) Analysing the Court decisions on the Articles and ASSIGNMENTS
6) Analysing the Court decisions on the Articles and ASSIGNMENTS
7) Analysing the Court decisions on the Articles and ASSIGNMENTS
8) Analysing the Court decisions on the Articles and ASSIGNMENTS
9) Analysing the Court decisions on the Articles and ASSIGNMENTS
10) Analysing the Court decisions on the Articles and ASSIGNMENTS
11) Analysing the Court decisions on the Articles and ASSIGNMENTS
12) Analysing the Court decisions on the Articles and ASSIGNMENTS
13) Analysing the Court decisions on the Articles and ASSIGNMENTS
14) Analysing the Court decisions on the Articles and ASSIGNMENTS
Required/Recommended ReadingsŞeref Gözübüyük,Feyyaz Gölcüklü -, Avrupa İnsan Hakları Sözleşmesi ve Uygulaması, Turhan Kitapevi *The last edition of the book is recommended.
Teaching MethodsLecture and text discussion
Homework and ProjectsAssignments will be given to the students in order to determine the midterm grade.
Laboratory WorkNone
Computer UseNone
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 8
Homework Assignments 1 % 32
Final Examination 1 % 60
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration batums@mef.edu.tr

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 1 2 42
Midterm(s) 1 4 1 5
Final Examination 1 7 2 9
Total Workload 56
Total Workload/25 2.2
ECTS 2