Course ID:
Course Code & Number
GENC 256
Course Title
Human Rights and Democracy Education
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 3 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Semester:
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
The concept and historical development of human rights; types of human rights; understanding of demoncracy; principles, approaches and human rights; democracy education and democratic education; family and democracy education; education as a human right; preschool education and democracy education; primary education curriculum and democracy education; democracy education in secondary education; higher education and democracy education; democratic school and classroom environment.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to provide students with the basic knowledge of human rights, democracy and citizenship.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the concept of human rights and its historical development.
- Explain the basic human rights and international human rights related documents and institutions.
- Evaluate the current and social areas of human rights.
- Explain the state and administrative structure of the Republic of Turkey.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Reading
Collaborating
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Zerrin Toker
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 14 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 20 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: