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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of Social Service
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
03030003 Human Rights 2 Autumn 3 2+0+0 3 3
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Asst. Prof. Hikmet TÜLEN
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Asst. Prof. Hikmet TÜLEN - [email protected]
Course Content
Part I: Basic concepts of human rights, Enlightenment thought, historical and philosophical foundations of human rights, Classification of human rights, first, second, third and fourth generation human rights, Human rights law and its basic principles. II. Section: Introduction of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, other documents derived from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the issue of protection of human rights, national and international human rights defense mechanisms, III. Chapter: Rights-based social work approach, human rights social work relationship, the role of social work in the protection of human rights
Objectives of the Course
To make social students understand the meaning and importance of human rights in terms of social work profession, to make them sensitive about human rights and to become human rights defenders.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 Has knowledge of sociocultural environment and human behavior. 3
P2 Has knowledge of contemporary management in human service organizations. 1
P3 Has knowledge of difference and diversity for social work practice. 1
P4 Professional Relationship and has the ability to communicate effectively. 1
P5 Has the ability to think critically. 4
P6 Has the ability to conduct scientific research specific to the field. 3
P7 Has the ability to use innovations in information and technology for individual and professional development. 1
P8 Has the ability to observe human rights and social justice in practice. 5
P9 Works with colleagues and other professionals. 1
P10 Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior. 1
P11 Follows and deals with social policies. 1
P12 Performs social work interventions at the individual, family, group, organization and community level. 1
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Understanding the importance of the relationship between human and social environment. P.1.1 1
O2 Fulfilling the duties, authorities and responsibilities related to the profession without discriminating between any applicant group. P.3.1 1
O3 To evaluate the problems and applications in the field from a critical point of view. P.5.1 1
O4 Being open to developments and adopting lifelong learning. P.7.6 1
O5 Being aware of the importance of democracy, human rights and social justice concepts in terms of social work. P.8.1 1
O6 Defending human rights at the level of the individual and social systems. P.8.2 1
O7 Acting in accordance with professional ethical principles and values in social work practices. P.10.1 1
O8 Recognizing that historical, social, ethnic, cultural, economic, institutional, environmental and global influences shape social policies. P.11.1 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Getting to know, the outline of the course, explanation of roles and responsibilities, determination of the seminar/presentation topics of the students
2 Basic concepts of human rights
3 Enlightenment thought, historical and philosophical foundations of human rights
4 Classification of human rights, first, second, third and fourth generation human rights
5 Human rights law and its basic principles
6 Introduction of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
7 Midterm
8 Other documents derived from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
9 The problem of protection of human rights, national and international human rights defense mechanisms
10 Rights-based social work approach, human rights and social work relationship, the role of social work in the protection of human rights (1)
11 Rights-based social work approach, human rights and social work relationship, the role of social work in the protection of human rights (2)
12 Presentation of student assignments (1)
13 Presentation of student assignments (2)
14 Presentation of student assignments (3)
Textbook or Material
Resources İnsan hakları ve Sosyal Hizmet (2004). Ankara: Sosyal Hizmet Uzmanları Derneği Yayını. Yayın No:004
İnsan hakları ve Sosyal Hizmet (2004). Ankara: Sosyal Hizmet Uzmanları Derneği Yayını. Yayın No:004
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Quiz - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 2 28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 1 14
Midterms 1 12 12
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 24 24
Other 4 3 12
Total Work Load: 90
Total Work Load / 30 3
Course ECTS Credits: 3
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P3 P5 P7 P8 P10 P11
O1 Understanding the importance of the relationship between human and social environment. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
O2 Fulfilling the duties, authorities and responsibilities related to the profession without discriminating between any applicant group. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
O3 To evaluate the problems and applications in the field from a critical point of view. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
O4 Being open to developments and adopting lifelong learning. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
O5 Being aware of the importance of democracy, human rights and social justice concepts in terms of social work. 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
O6 Defending human rights at the level of the individual and social systems. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
O7 Acting in accordance with professional ethical principles and values in social work practices. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
O8 Recognizing that historical, social, ethnic, cultural, economic, institutional, environmental and global influences shape social policies. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4