Information Package / Course Catalogue
Human Rights and Democracy
Course Code: KARA128
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Course Content

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Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of human rights and democracy.
2.Interpret the historical development of human rights and key international documents.
3.Analyze the functioning of democratic systems and their core institutions.
4.Evaluate human rights violations and different forms of discrimination.
5.Discuss democratic participation, the rule of law, and the role of civil society.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kaboğlu, İ. Ö. (2020). İnsan hakları. İmge Kitabevi.
2.Soysal, M. (2016). 100 soruda insan hakları. Gerçek Yayınevi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Human Rights and Democracy: Basic Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Historical Development of Human Rights
Week 3 - Theoretical
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Fundamental Principles
Week 4 - Theoretical
Types of Democracy and Theories of Democracy
Week 5 - Theoretical
Rule of Law and Constitutional State
Week 6 - Theoretical
Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Week 7 - Theoretical
Protection of Human Rights and International Mechanisms
Week 8 - Theoretical
Civil Society and Democratic Participation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Elections, Representation, and Political Participation
Week 10 - Theoretical
Human Rights Violations and Discrimination
Week 11 - Theoretical
Media, Public Opinion, and Democracy
Week 12 - Theoretical
Globalization and Human Rights
Week 13 - Theoretical
Contemporary Human Rights Issues
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Review and Student Presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Midterm Examination1088
Final Examination101414
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026