Information Package

Program of Sociology (Turkish)

SOC313

INTRODUCTION TO GENDER STUDIES

Course Code
SOC313
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Evaluate gender sociologically.
  2. Comprehend the scientific and ideological foundations of important contemporary theories explaining gender differences.
  3. Gain knowledge about the researches on women's studies carried out in the world and in Turkey.
  4. Evaluate the social effects of gender-based violence and discrimination.
  5. Interpret the relationship between gender and social institutions.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to enable students to learn about the main issues and current debates on gender equality.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course
2nd Week Introduction to the concepts of gender and sex
3rd Week Theories of gender studies
4th Week Theories of gender studies (continue)
5th Week Theories of gender studies (continue)
6th Week Identity politics and gender
7th Week ----------------------- MID TERM---------------------
8th Week Media and gender
9th Week Gender and occupational gender segregation
10th Week Education and gender
11th Week Queer theory
12th Week Feminist Methodology
13th Week Feminist social service
14th Week General evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading*Hooks, B. (2002). Feminizm Herkes İçindir. İstanbul: Çitlenbik yay.
*Donovan, J. (2013). Feminist Teori. İstanbul: İletişim Yay.
*Sancar, S. ve Özer, P. (2012). Bir Kaç Arpa Boyu? İstanbul: Yapı Kredi yay.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 1 10 10
Preparation for Final exam 1 45 45
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 50 50
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load151
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.03
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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K2 X
K3 X X
K4 X
K5
K6 X X X X X
K7 X X X X X
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