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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) Have the theoretical knowledge in major sub areas of psychology.
2) Apply psychological consepts and theories in a variety of applied settings
3) Identify and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human.
4) Evaluate evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical view.
5) Collect and analyze the research data and report the findings in accordance to ethical publication rules.
6) Develop and utilize measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow advances in psyhology and other related sciences.
8) Have the skills and abilities to work effectively on individual and group based.
9) Have the skills and abilities to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10) Behave in accordance to the professional code of ethics applied to psychology.
11) Be unprejudiced and equal to various identity groups based on such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12) Have enhanced awareness of universal values as well as human and animal rights.
13) Master a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14) Master the computer softwares within information and communication technologies at least European computer driving licence.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have the theoretical knowledge in major sub areas of psychology.
2)	Apply psychological consepts and theories in a variety of applied settings
3)	Identify and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human.
4)	Evaluate evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical view.
5)	Collect and analyze the research data and report the findings in accordance to ethical publication rules.
6)	Develop and utilize measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7)	Have the skills and abilities to follow advances in psyhology and other related sciences.
8)	Have the skills and abilities to work effectively on individual and group based.
9)	Have the skills and abilities to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10)	Behave in accordance to the professional code of ethics applied to psychology.
11)	Be unprejudiced and equal to various identity groups based on such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12)	Have enhanced awareness of universal values as well as human and animal rights.
13)	Master a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14)	Master the computer softwares within information and communication technologies at least European computer driving licence.

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