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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:

UNI370

Course Name:

Gender Studies

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

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:	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)	That is Gender?
3)	Gender Socializing and Stereotyping I
4)	Gender Socializing and Stereotyping II: Role Models
5)	Gender Discrimination I
6)	Gender Discrimination II
7)	Gender Discrimination III
8)	Midterm
9)	What is Gender and Sexual Orientation, Social Construction of Sex and Gender
10)	Gender and Mental Health
11)	Doing Gender, Gender Socialization, Perspectives on Gender
12)	Gender and Violence
13)	Gender Inequality and Feminism
14)	Women’s Rights

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

- Giddens, Anthony, Mitchell Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum, Deborah Carr. 2021. Introduction to Sociology (12th Edition). Pg 735-750, 755-763(available online on course page)
- “Dimensions of Gender” (available online at https://www.diverseandresilient.org/resources/youth-resource-list/dimensions-of-gender/)
- “Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity” (available online at https://operations.du.edu/inclusive-teaching/sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity#what)

References:

- Gilbert, Miqqi Alicia.2009. “Defeating Bigenderism: Changing Gender Assumptions in the Twenty-first Century”. Hypatia. 24(3): pg.93-112.
- Bond Stockton, Kathryn. 2022. “Gender Has a History and It’s More Recent Than You May Realize” (available online at https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/gender-has-a-history-and-its-more-recent-than-you-may-realize/)
- Steinem, Gloria. “If Men Could Menstruate” in Ms. Magazine. 1978. (available online at https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/23293691.2019.1619050)
- The Third Gender and Hijras (available online at https://rpl.hds.harvard.edu/religion-context/case-studies/gender/third-gender-and-hijras)

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic concepts related to the theory and applications of chemistry, uses theoretical and applied knowledge, can select, develop and design methods.
2) Makes experimental planning and application for analysis, synthesis, separation and purification methods, provide solutions to the problems encountered and interpret the results.
3) Expresses the basic principles of sample preparation techniques and instrumental analysis methods used in qualitative and quantitative analysis of items, discusses their application areas.
4) Has knowledge about the sources, production, industrial applications and technologies of chemical substances.
5) Makes structural analyzes of chemical substances and interprets the results.
6) Work individually and in multidisciplinary groups, take responsibility, plan their tasks and use time effectively.
7) Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using English at a professional level.
8) Uses information and communication technologies along with computer software at the level required by the field.
9) Follows the national and international chemistry literature, transfers the knowledge gained orally or in writing.
10) Determines self-learning needs, manages/directs his/her learning.
11) Takes responsibility and adheres to the ethical values required by these responsibilities.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the basic concepts related to the theory and applications of chemistry, uses theoretical and applied knowledge, can select, develop and design methods.
2)	Makes experimental planning and application for analysis, synthesis, separation and purification methods, provide solutions to the problems encountered and interpret the results.
3)	Expresses the basic principles of sample preparation techniques and instrumental analysis methods used in qualitative and quantitative analysis of items, discusses their application areas.
4)	Has knowledge about the sources, production, industrial applications and technologies of chemical substances.
5)	Makes structural analyzes of chemical substances and interprets the results.
6)	Work individually and in multidisciplinary groups, take responsibility, plan their tasks and use time effectively.
7)	Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using English at a professional level.
8)	Uses information and communication technologies along with computer software at the level required by the field.
9)	Follows the national and international chemistry literature, transfers the knowledge gained orally or in writing.
10)	Determines self-learning needs, manages/directs his/her learning.
11)	Takes responsibility and adheres to the ethical values required by these responsibilities.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 70
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 70
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	1	2		42
Study Hours Out of Class	2	2			4
Midterms	1	30	2		32
Final	1	45	2		47
Total Workload					125