CHILD`S RIGHTS AND CHILD LAW

Course Description

The course will examine basic elements of child's rights and child law by analyzing the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Child abuse and neglect, child labor, child soldiers are some of the focus areas of the course. By taking this frame work the course will compare child rights in Turkey, Cyprus and other countries that are interest to the students. After this analysis different approaches and policy prescriptions will be discussed. The seminar will highlight issues of social justice, disproportionality – particularly the over-representation of children and families of different ethnical backgrounds in the child welfare system, and disadvantaged populations, including children in general and poor children in particular.

CHILD`S RIGHTS AND CHILD LAW

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Explains child law and the basic elements of child's rights & responsibilities mentioned in UN Convention
2. 02 Identify child abuse and neglect, and the social work approaches
3. 03 Compare the legislation on child law in different countries (TRNC, TR and others)
4. 04 Discuss different approaches and policy prescriptions on child's rights and child law
5. 05 Explains the social work interventions on child protection

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 UN Declaraiton on Child Rights
2. 02 Çocuk hukuku, Prof. Dr. Emine Akyüz, 2nd edition, Pegem Akademi, 2012.
3. 03 Tüm boyutlarıyla Çocuk istismarı, Oğuz Polat

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explains child law and the basic elements of a child's rights & responsibilities mentioned in the UN Convention SOLO 4
2. L02 Identify child abuse and neglect, and the social work approaches SOLO 2
3. L03 Compares the legislation on child law in different countries (TRNC, TR, and others) SOLO 4
4. L04 Discusses different approaches and policies on the child's rights and child law SOLO 5
5. L05 Explains the social work interventions on child protection SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Demonstrate an understanding of the core subfields of psychology — including but not limited to clinical, developmental, cognitive, social, and biological/neuroscientific psychology — and their interconnections with other scientific disciplines, critically evaluating the value of a multidisciplinary approach to scientific inquiry in psychology.
2. P02 Apply scientific methods, research techniques, measurement and psychometric principles (e.g., reliability, validity, scale development/adaptation), and quantitative/statistical reasoning to investigate psychological phenomena, recognizing methodological strengths, limitations, common reasoning fallacies, and the flaws of pseudoscience.
3. P03 Employ logical, intuitive, and creative thinking to analyze psychological concepts, evaluate theories (including their historical and philosophical development), synthesize information, and solve complex problems related to cognition and behavior.
4. P04 Integrate psychological theories and findings into practical settings (e.g., business, policy, clinical/counseling contexts, and daily life), applying foundational applied skills such as interviewing, observation, and case formulation, drawing meaningful conclusions to inform individual, organizational, and societal practices.
5. P05 Describe key ethical principles in psychological research and practice, critically applying these principles to dilemmas across academic, professional, and everyday contexts.
6. P06 Recognize how individual differences (e.g., beliefs, values, backgrounds) impact behavior and relationships; use psychological knowledge to prevent or resolve intercultural and interpersonal conflicts and promote inclusive, respectful interactions.
7. P07 Exhibit self-regulation and self-awareness, demonstrating a commitment to psychological well-being, effective time management, constructive incorporation of feedback, and ongoing personal and professional development.
8. P08 Collaborate effectively in diverse teams, demonstrating responsibility, bias awareness, conflict resolution skills, and leadership in achieving collective goals.
9. P09 Communicate psychological knowledge clearly and appropriately for academic, professional, and public audiences using inclusive language, both in written and oral formats, and by accurately summarizing and presenting research findings.
10. P10 Use information and communication technologies (including AI and digital media) responsibly and effectively for research, collaboration, and the dissemination of psychological knowledge.
11. P11 Embrace lifelong learning and adaptability in response to evolving psychological knowledge and societal needs, engaging with global perspectives and demonstrating intercultural awareness.

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