Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: NMC004
Course Name: Gender and Media
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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: Doç. Dr. HASAN GÜRKAN
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasan Gürkan
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to examine the role of media in constructing gender and its intersections with race, ethnicity, class, and sexuality. This course recognizes the importance of diversity in media industries and addresses the role of new media technologies in challenging and/or reaffirming traditional constructions of gender
Course Content: This course examines representations of race, class, gender, and sexual identity in the media. In the course, the students will be considering issues of authorship, spectatorship, audience and the ways in which various media content (film, television, print journalism, advertising) enables, facilitates, and challenges these social constructions in society. Moreover, the students will examine how gender and race affects the production of media and discuss the impact of new media and digital media and how it has transformed access and participation, moving contemporary media users from a traditional position of readers to writers and/or commentators. Students will analyze gendered language and embodiment as it is produced online in blogs and vlogs, avatars, and in the construction of cyberidentities. The course provides an introduction to feminist approaches to media studies by drawing from work in feminist film theory, journalism, cultural studies, gender and politics, and cyberfeminism.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Recognize diversity across audiences, content and producers of media
2) Identify stereotypes of gender, race, class, and sexual identity in media portrayals
3) Locate examples of framing, intersectionality, and symbolic annihilation in media
4) Analyze texts in context of cultural and social identities, considering how reality is socially and discursively constructed by media
5) Discuss media literacy in contemporary terms, in light of 21st century developments in online cultural production and new media
6) Understand key theories and methods of studying media, power, and social identities

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course and discussion on ‘Why Study Gender and Media?’
2) Sex/Gender and the Media: From Sex Roles to Social Construction and Beyond”
3) Feminist Perspectives on the Media
4) Feminist Perspectives on the Media / Assignment 1: Performing Gender
5) Gender in Media Industries (Media Organizations, Film Industry, Public Relations and Advertisement)
6) Gender in Media Industries (Media Organizations, Film Industry, Public Relations and Advertisement)
7) Men, Women, and Queer Individuals and Visibility in the Media
8) Men, Women, and Queer Individuals and Visibility in the Media / Assignment 2: Visibility
9) Gender and Representation
10) Gender and Representation
11) Bodies, Celebrity and Self-Branding
12) Discussions
12) Discussions
12) Discussions
13) Digital Culture: Gender and Online Self-Presentation
14) Gender and Online Activism

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: - David Gauntlett (2008), Media, Gender and Identitiy: An Introduction, Routledge.
- Cynthia Carter and Linda Steiner (2004), Critical Readings: Media and Gender. Open University Press.
References: Books, Articles, Films, TV series, and new media contents

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Physiotherapy defines the basic medical sciences concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation evaluation processes, basic elements and methodological application principles.
2) He/She lists clinical evaluation tools and methods by analyzing the collected information about evaluation in physiotherapy according to reasoning and problem solving processes.
3) Explain the indications, contraindications, side effects and intervention strategies of the physiotherapy approaches and the mechanisms used to cope with functional disability and possible intervention methods. Sorts the near and far term targets according to functional levels.
4) It is based on the physiotherapy information related to the general health of the service area. It defines the health and lifestyle profile, deficiencies, body structure and function, activity-participation level of the person and determines the evaluation and treatment priorities in this direction.
5) With the data obtained from physiotherapy assessments, it creates and implements an individual-oriented physiotherapy intervention plan in accordance with the diagnosis of physiotherapy by using information literacy, evidence-based clinical decision-making processes.
6) It applies to the service area the exercise program planned as well as consultancy in the protection and development of health outside the disease states.
7) Develops a scientific research proposal about physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
8) He leads the clinical practice in accordance with the quality standards in the process of establishment and management of the institutions / organizations / centers providing physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.
9) As a physical therapist, he works with his colleagues and professionals from different disciplines.
10) Evaluates information sources with a critical approach by adapting to new conditions, learning new ideas, developing new ideas, and giving importance to quality.
11) By using professional information sources and physiotherapy techniques effectively, it reaches information, adopts positive attitude and behavior model and determines learning objectives.
12) Uses effective communication skills by respecting the confidentiality of service areas from a biopsychosocial point of view during physiotherapy evaluation and interventions.
13) It adopts the ethical, deontological and legal framework for the collection, recording and reporting of necessary data during the physiotherapy evaluation and interventions.
14) Observes the rights and responsibilities of the physicians in physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices and acts in accordance with the legislation and professional ethics rules in cooperation with the related disciplines.
15) Physiotherapist takes responsibility with the understanding of interdisciplinary cooperation while preserving its identity, consciousness and professional autonomy.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Physiotherapy defines the basic medical sciences concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation evaluation processes, basic elements and methodological application principles. 2
2) He/She lists clinical evaluation tools and methods by analyzing the collected information about evaluation in physiotherapy according to reasoning and problem solving processes. 2
3) Explain the indications, contraindications, side effects and intervention strategies of the physiotherapy approaches and the mechanisms used to cope with functional disability and possible intervention methods. Sorts the near and far term targets according to functional levels. 2
4) It is based on the physiotherapy information related to the general health of the service area. It defines the health and lifestyle profile, deficiencies, body structure and function, activity-participation level of the person and determines the evaluation and treatment priorities in this direction. 2
5) With the data obtained from physiotherapy assessments, it creates and implements an individual-oriented physiotherapy intervention plan in accordance with the diagnosis of physiotherapy by using information literacy, evidence-based clinical decision-making processes. 1
6) It applies to the service area the exercise program planned as well as consultancy in the protection and development of health outside the disease states. 3
7) Develops a scientific research proposal about physiotherapy and rehabilitation. 1
8) He leads the clinical practice in accordance with the quality standards in the process of establishment and management of the institutions / organizations / centers providing physiotherapy and rehabilitation services. 1
9) As a physical therapist, he works with his colleagues and professionals from different disciplines. 2
10) Evaluates information sources with a critical approach by adapting to new conditions, learning new ideas, developing new ideas, and giving importance to quality. 1
11) By using professional information sources and physiotherapy techniques effectively, it reaches information, adopts positive attitude and behavior model and determines learning objectives. 2
12) Uses effective communication skills by respecting the confidentiality of service areas from a biopsychosocial point of view during physiotherapy evaluation and interventions. 2
13) It adopts the ethical, deontological and legal framework for the collection, recording and reporting of necessary data during the physiotherapy evaluation and interventions. 3
14) Observes the rights and responsibilities of the physicians in physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices and acts in accordance with the legislation and professional ethics rules in cooperation with the related disciplines. 2
15) Physiotherapist takes responsibility with the understanding of interdisciplinary cooperation while preserving its identity, consciousness and professional autonomy. 2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 55
Final 1 % 35
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 65
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 35
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 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 3 6 18
Project 3 9 27
Homework Assignments 2 10 20
Final 1 7 7
Total Workload 114