This course offers an introduction to the history and concepts of Human Rights. While the course begins exploring the concept and its historical evolution, then the focus shifts to the current Human Rights treaties, organizations and its place in international politics. In the last part, current human rights problems such as refugee crisis, place of fundamental freedoms and crimes against humanity will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Cemal Ertürk
Course Assistant(s)
None
Schedule
The course is not offered for this term.
Office Hour(s)
The course is not offered for this term.
Teaching Methods and Techniques
- Lecture, class discussions and case study analysis
Principle Sources
- Clapham, A. (2007) Human Rights: A very short introduction. New York: Oxford University Press
- Forsythe, David P. (2006) Human Rights in International Relations. New York: Cambridge University Press
Other Sources
- Vincent, A. (2010) The Politics of Human Rights. New York: Oxford University Press.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
Lecture and Discussions
2. Week
Human Rights: Historical Evolution
Lecture and Discussions
3. Week
Human Rights: Concept and Theory
Lecture and Discussions
4. Week
Human Rights: Treaties and Organizations
Lecture and Discussions
5. Week
Human Rights in International Relations-I
Lecture and Discussions
6. Week
Human Rights in International Relations-II
Lecture and Discussions
7. Week
Humanitarian Intervention and Human Rights as an instrument
Lecture and Discussions
8. Week
Mid-Term Exam
Exam
9. Week
Human Rights, Humanitarian Law and Refugees-I
Lecture and Discussions
10. Week
Human Rights, Humanitarian Law and Refugees-II
Lecture and Discussions
11. Week
Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
Lecture and Discussions
12. Week
Crimes against humanity-I
Lecture and Discussions
13. Week
Crimes against humanity-II
Lecture and Discussions
14. Week
Course Review
Lecture and Discussions
15. Week
Final Exam
Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
Exam
17. Week
Final Exam
Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
40
Attendance
1
10
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
1.To identify and use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in International Relations and Diplomacy.
PO-2
2.To express ideas and assessments about contemporary debates in International Relations.
PO-3
3.To monitor and interpret published studies in International Relations.
PO-4
4.To analyze, compare and relate different local, regional and global developments in International Relations.
PO-5
5.To analyze, compare and relate International Relations with theories and practices of different associate departments and their sub-fields and to offer suggestions by combining these fields.
PO-6
6.To present substantial knowledge for various public, private and academic career positions. To reach the necessary academic level in order to pursue doctoral research.
PO-7
7.To analyze the emergence and functions of prominent regional and local actors and to make future projections about their actions.
PO-8
8.To theoretically and practically examine different events and facts in International Relations and Foreign Policy and to interpret their past, present and future through a scientific perspective.
PO-9
9.To employ advanced level knowledge in International Relations and Foreing Policy to develop the society educationally and culturally.
PO-10
10.To lead the organizations that necessitate the resolution of the problems related to International Relations and Foreing Policy and to organize personal, institutional and team studies in advanced level.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To analyze the Historical development of Human Rights
LO-2
To make a detailed analysis of Human Rights treaties and organizations
LO-3
To analyze case studies on current Human Rights problems
LO-4
To join discussion on the topics of Humanitarian Law and Humanitarian Intervention
LO-5
To make a detailed analysis about the place of Human Rights in daily politics and International Relations
