ATB675 - WOMEN and GENDER

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
WOMEN and GENDER ATB675 1st Semester 3 0 3 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Team/Group Work
Project Design/Management
 
Instructor (s)Özgün Bener Prof PhD 
Course objectiveThe changing role of women in the modern world and the role of cultural, cross-cultural perspective, education, employment, health, politics, family, etc. to examine the institutional context and with this information the students gain the ability to project and literature review and discussion. 
Learning outcomes
  1. I. At the end of this course, students ? makes the definition of biological sex and gender, ? explain the gender differences in cultural and cross-cultural, ? discusses the gender equality and family, education, work and the status of women's health issues and ect., ? In Turkey, legal developments and national legislation to ensure gender equality comments ? have knowledge about the institution of gender equality. ? analysis of related studies around the word,
  2. preparation and presentation of term report.
Course ContentAcquiring knowledge about women and gender and using the information obtained from the project plan development, project library and electronic media on the subject of active browsing and presentation of the project. 
References1. Kramarae, C., Spender, D. (2000). Routledge International Encyclopedia of
2. Women: Global Women's Issues and knowledge. Routledge.
3. Lorber, J. (2009). Gender inequality: feminist theories and politics. Oxford
4. University Press.
5. KSGM. (2007). Toplumsal Cinsiyet EÅŸitliÄŸi Kurumu Ulusal Seminer Raporu. Ankara.
6. International Journal of Gender, Science and Technology.
7. Related article and books
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Literature survey
Week 2Definition of biological sex and gender
Week 3Cross-cultural differences in gender-related cultural situation
Week 4The concept of gender equality
Week 5Gender equality and family, education, work, health, etc.
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7Gender equality and family, education, work, health, etc
Week 8Legal developments towards achieving equality between women and men in Turkey
Week 9Legislation to ensure gender equality in Turkey
Week 10Institution of gender equality
Week 11Institution of gender equality
Week 12Analysis of related studies around the world and inTurkey
Week 13General assessment
Week 14Project presentation
Week 15Preparation to final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project230
Seminar00
Midterms120
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes350
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1110110
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project22040
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)12020
Final Exam (Study duration) 12323
Total Workload2976235

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Has expert knowledge of the relationships between theory and practice in the field and related disciplines   X 
2. Knows the interdisciplinary interaction and basic concepts related to the field    X
3. Explains the causes and consequences of social and economic transformations    X
4. Plans and implements research in the field and related disciplines    X
5. Can plan and implement research to identify and solve problems in the field and related disciplines   X 
6. Can prepare academic works and present them at academic meetings   X 
7. Manages process and time in field and interdisciplinary projects  X  
8. Develops and implements new strategic solutions for unforeseen problems related to the field  X  
9. Prepares and publishes academic works in the field  X  
10. Identifies learning needs to increase professional competence and follows national/international developments  X  
11. Directs the education received in the field to an advanced education level or a profession at the same level   X 
12. Transforms knowledge related to the field into projects with a social responsibility approach and shares suggestions with the competent   X 
13. Can produce academic knowledge and collaborate in the field and related disciplines   X 
14. Has sufficient awareness about democracy, human rights, ethical values, legislation, environmental protection, and occupational safety   X 
15. Apply the field-acquired knowledge in academic research  X  

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest