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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI367

Course Name:

Gender Studies

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. SELEN YANMAZ

Course Lecturer(s):

Selen Yanmaz, Ezgi Ildırım

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to have students approach gender from a sociological and psychological perspective. It aims to familiarize students with the basic issues regarding gender today while teaching them about the historical context. It also aims to have students understand how gender studies have changed over time.
Course Content:	This course consists of studying basic themes and theories regarding gender studies. Students learn to approach gender from a sociological and psychological perspective, focusing on major issues regarding the social construction of gender, gender socialization and gender inequality.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students learn about the social construction of gender
2) They become aware of gender discrimination
3) They gain knowledge about approaches to gender
4) They gain historical knowledge about feminism and the struggle for women's rights

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	What is Gender?
3)	Gender Socialization and Stereotypes I
4)	Gender Socialization and Stereotypes II: Role Models
5)	Gender Discrimination I
6)	Gender Discrimination II
7)	Gender Discrimination III
8)	Midterm Week
9)	Midterm Week
10)	What are Gender and Sexual Orientation? Social Construction of Sex and Gender, Performance of Gender
11)	Gender and Mental Health
12)	Gender Socialization
13)	Gender Approaches
14)	Gender Inequality and Feminism, Women's Rights

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Toplumsal Cinsiyet Sosyalizasyonu, Toplumsal Cinsiyet Yaklaşımları
Macionis, John. 2015. “Bölüm 13: Toplumsal Cinsiyet tabakalaşması”
Blockstone, Amy M. 2021. “Cinsiyet Rolleri ve Toplum” (online https://www.sosyalbilimler.org/cinsiyet-rolleri-toplum/)

Toplumsal Cinsiyet Eşitsizliği ve Feminizm
UNFPA. “Toplumsal Cinsiyet Eşitliği”. (online - https://turkiye.unfpa.org/tr/topics/toplumsal-cinsiyet-e%C5%9Fitli%C4%9Fi)
Cinsiyet Eşitliği İzleme Derneği. “Türkiye’de Toplumsal Cinsiyet Eşitliğini İzleme Raporu” (online - https://ceidizler.ceid.org.tr/dosya/turkiyedetoplumsal-cinsiyetesitliginiizlemeraporu20212022pdf.pdf)
Baran Görgün, Aylin. 2021. “Feminizmin Gelişim Serüveni: Dalga Yerine Kuşak Diyelim mi?” (online - https://kockam.ku.edu.tr/feminizmin-gelisim-seruveni-dalga-yerine-kusak-diyelim-mi-aylin-gorgun-baran/)
Feminist Bellek. 2021. “Feminizm” (online - https://feministbellek.org/feminizm/)

References:

Giddens, Anthony ve Philip Sutton. 2021. “Bölüm 15: Toplumsal Cinsiyet ve Cinsellik”. Sosyoloji. 636-684
Cinsel Şiddetle Mücadele Derneği. “Toplumsal Cinsiyet Kavramları” (online - https://cinselsiddetlemucadele.org/2019/06/20/toplumsal-cinsiyet-kavramlari-2/#)
Feminist Bellek. “Cinsel Yönelim” ( online - https://feministbellek.org/cinsel-yonelim/)
Kurabiye cinsiyet (online - https://parentsdergisi.com/bebekcocuk/ben-yine-senin-cocugunum/attachment/kurabiye-cinsiyet-3/)

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Using the concepts and theories that constitute the basis of care, they know and plan appropriate initiatives in health protection and development.
2) Uses the basic scientific knowledge about health, social and behavioral sciences in midwifery practices through information and communication technologies.
3) In the period between the formation of the pregnancy and the birth, it can give the qualified care which is in need of normal / risk pregnant and his / her family.
4) They can meet the care needs of the pregnant woman and her family during labor and can carry out qualified care and appropriate procedures specific to normal birth stages.
5) Can meet the care needs of normal / risky woman, newborn and family at the postpartum period and make appropriate attempts.
6) To be able to define common gynecological problems in women and to plan and implement necessary care and interventions and to do health education on this subject.
7) It can provide health education and counseling services for women's reproductive health, women of all walks of life and all ages.
8) Performs midwifery practices in line with evidence-based care principles.
9) It establishes positive communication / cooperation with the team in health related practices and can work as an effective team member.
10) It acts in accordance with the ethical principles and values of midwifery profession.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Using the concepts and theories that constitute the basis of care, they know and plan appropriate initiatives in health protection and development.	3
2)	Uses the basic scientific knowledge about health, social and behavioral sciences in midwifery practices through information and communication technologies.	3
3)	In the period between the formation of the pregnancy and the birth, it can give the qualified care which is in need of normal / risk pregnant and his / her family.	3
4)	They can meet the care needs of the pregnant woman and her family during labor and can carry out qualified care and appropriate procedures specific to normal birth stages.	3
5)	Can meet the care needs of normal / risky woman, newborn and family at the postpartum period and make appropriate attempts.	3
6)	To be able to define common gynecological problems in women and to plan and implement necessary care and interventions and to do health education on this subject.	3
7)	It can provide health education and counseling services for women's reproductive health, women of all walks of life and all ages.	3
8)	Performs midwifery practices in line with evidence-based care principles.	3
9)	It establishes positive communication / cooperation with the team in health related practices and can work as an effective team member.	2
10)	It acts in accordance with the ethical principles and values of midwifery profession.	2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Midterms	1	% 20
Final Sözlü	1	% 70
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	2		56
Midterms	1	20	2		22
Final	1	45	2		47
Total Workload					125