At the end of this course, the students; 1) Will define the concept of gender and know sex and gender related development and processes in historical context. 2) Will know research about gender and evaluate them critically. 3) Will learn the mechanisms through which gender is constructed and perpetuated. 4) Will know the consequences of gender of the individual thyself and social relations.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
The purpose of this course is to explain the mechanisms through which gender is constructed and perpetuated and the implication of gender for different aspects of the life. Students will learn about gender differences and similarities, perpetuation of gender stereotypes, and the effects of gender construction for the individual, relationships, family, society, and labor force from the perspective of differing psychological orientations.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to Gender Course
2nd Week
Studying Gender
3rd Week
Gender and Biological Paradigms
4th Week
Anthropological Roots of Gender
5th Week
Gender Development
6th Week
Gender Differences I
7th Week
Gender Differences II
8th Week
Mid-Term Exam
9th Week
Gender and Media
10th Week
Gender and Educaiton
11th Week
Gender and Work
12th Week
Gender, Violence and Law
13th Week
Gender and Health
14th Week
General Evaluation
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Berktay, F. (2019). Tek tanrılı dinler karşısında kadın: Hristiyanlık?ta ve İslamiyet?te kadının statüsüne karşılaştırmalı bir yaklaşım (7th Ed.). Metis Yayınları. Matlin, M. W. (2011). The psychology of women (7th Ed.). Wadsworth. Renzetti, C. M., Curran, D. J., & Maier, S. L. (2014). Women, men, and society (6th Ed.). Pearson.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Project
1
40
Total(%)
70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
30
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
4
56
Preparation for Final exam
1
30
30
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
25
25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
Project
1
30
30
Total Workload
185
Total Workload / 30
6,16
ECTS Credits of the Course
6
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
