Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
180400507104HUMAN RIGHTSCompulsory474
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The main objective of the course is to inform students about universal human rights and to help them think critically and rationally.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Öğr. Gör. Dr. Ahmet Ateş
Learning Outcomes
1Students learn to compare and analyze philosophical arguments about universal human rights.
2Students learn about the literature on human rights.
3Students develop their ability to think critically and rationally.
4Students learn the terminology on human rights.
5Students gain the ability to prepare academic homework.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Universal Theory of Human Rights. Human Rights, Liberalism and Western Culture. Universal Human Rights.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Theory of Universal Human Rights
2Fundamentals of Human Rights
3The Meaning of the Concept of "Right"
4Civil-Political and Socio-Economic Distinction
5Fundamental Rights-Human Rights and Western Culture
6Human Rights and Islamic Civilization
7Human Dignity and Human Rights
8Midterm
9Human Rights and Political Regimes
10İnsan Hakları ve Liberalizm
11Human Rights and Socialism
12"Class Debate" on Human Rights
13Human Rights and Fascism
14Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Self Study12896
Individual Study for Mid term Examination111
Individual Study for Final Examination111
Homework155
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)106
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