HSP623 - VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN and GENDER DISCRIMINATION

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN and GENDER DISCRIMINATION HSP623 Any Semester/Year 2 0 2 4
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Sarp Ãœner, MD  
Course objectiveTo provide information to students about the concept of gender and gender discrimination, results of discrimination and the relationship of the gender roles and these results, understand the concept and the ways of, combating violence against women to make students develop suggestions contributing to the empowerment of women 
Learning outcomes
  1. Explain the concept of gender equality and discrimination
  2. Establish relationships of gender discrimination with different results
  3. Explain the effects of gender roles and its effect on women's health
  4. Compare the level of women's health in the world and in Turkey
  5. Analyze the causes of violence against women
  6. Develop suggestions combating violence against women and empowerment of women
Course ContentGender equality and discrimination
The consequences of gender discrimination in the field of education, working life and decision- making
Gender roles and health effects
Integration of Gender Perspective to Health Policies in Turkey
The level of women's health in the world and in Turkey
Violence against women as a public health problem
Combating violence against women
Legislation Related to Domestic Violence 
References1. Akın A., Üner, S., Aslan, D., Esin, Ç., Coşkun, A., "Türkiye'de Toplumsal Cinsiyet ve Sağlık", TC Başbakanlık Kadının Statüsü ve Sorunları Genel Müdürlüğü, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Kadın Sorunları ve Araştırma Merkezi, Birleşmiş Milletler Nüfus Fonu, Ankara, 2004.
2. Akın, A., Özvarış, Ş.B., Çelik, K., Şahin Hodoğlugil, N., Çoşkun, A., Üner, S., Erdost, T. "Türkiye'de Toplumsal Cinsiyet Perspektifinin Sağlık Politikasına Entegre Edilmesi: Bir Vaka Çalışması", Hacettepe Üniversitesi Kadın Sorunları ve Araştırma Merkezi, ISBN: 978-491-234-3, Ankara, 2006
Üner, S. (ed), ?Toplumsal Cinsiyet Temelli Toplum Liderlerine Yönelik Eğitim Programı Değerlendirme Raporu?, TC. Başbakanlık GAP Bölge İdaresi Başkanlığı ve Birleşmiş Milletler Kalkınma Programı (UNDP), Ankara, 2007.
3. Özvarış, Åž.B., Demirören, M., Korkut, F., Özberk, E., Teker, N., Tümay, Åž., Ãœner, S. ?Kadına Yönelik Aile İçi Åžiddetle Mücadelede SaÄŸlık Hizmetleri (1. Basamak SaÄŸlık KuruluÅŸları ve Hastane Acil Servislerinde Çalı... 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Gender equality and discrimination
Week 2Gender discrimination in the field of education and its consequences
Week 3Gender discrimination in working life and its consequences
Week 4Gender discrimination in decision- making and its consequences
Week 5Gender roles and health effects
Week 6Integration of Gender Perspective to Health Policies in Turkey
Week 7Midterm Exam
Week 8The level of women's health in the world and in Turkey
Week 9Violence against women as a public health problem
Week 10Combating violence against Women and realization of the Millennium Development Goals
Week 11The role of health Services in combating violence against women
Week 12Combating Domestic Violence Against Women
Week 13Male Involvement in Combating Domestic Violence Against Women
Week 14Legislation Related to Domestic Violence
Week 15Seminar presentations
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation110
Project00
Seminar110
Midterms130
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 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)16464
Presentation / Seminar Preparation166
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)188
Final Exam (Study duration) 11414
Total Workload3334120

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Has up-to-date knowledge on public health, which s/he can enhance and deepen.    X
2. Comprehends, assesses, and interprets interdisciplinary interaction in the field of public health.    X
3. Has comprehensive knowledge on methods used in public health and public health program development, implementation and evaluation.  X  
4. Has knowledge on research and statistical methods used in the field of public health. X   
5. Able to use theoretical and practical knowledge on public health.    X
6. Combines his/her public health knowledge and skills with appropriate methods and tools to identify health problems in communities and to find solutions by developing policy and strategy recommendations.    X
7. Plans, conducts, analyzes, and reports research studies in public health issues.  X  
8. Able to work in teams and share his/her knowledge in identifying public health problems and solutions.    X
9. Assesses international development and progress in the field of public health by considering country-specific conditions.     X
10. Has knowledge on ethical principles with respect to all kinds of scientific and professional work in the area of public health, and acts accordingly.  X  
11. Conducts scientific research, writes and presents scientific papers on priority areas of public health.   X 
12. Contributes to the national and international health policy work with a public health perspective.    X

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