SOCIAL GENDER AND MEDIA PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
THY321	SOCIAL GENDER AND MEDIA	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with the knowledge and skills to explain how social gender is represented in the media and how it is negotiated, within the framework of the basic concepts and theoretical approaches related to social gender.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include providing awareness about the basic concepts on social gender as a social construction, how social gender is represented in media and how it is negotiated.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Differentiate the role of media on reproduction of social gender by making critical media reading.
Relate between patriarchal discourse and sexist media policies.
Analyze which stereotypes are used to represent females and males in media tools.
Evaluate the effects of the social gender reproduced in television programs on the social life by using critical theory.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	General overview to the gender concept, What is gender? How is it formed?	Lecture & Discussion
2	Reading	Theoretical approaches in gender	Lecture & Discussion
3	Reading	Theoretical approaches in gender	Lecture & Discussion
4	Reading	Women researches-studies, Feminism, Feminist theories and media	Lecture & Discussion
5	Reading	Women researches-studies, Feminism, Feminist theories and media	Lecture & Discussion
6	Reading	Male researches, hegemonic maleness, and Reproduction of maleness via media.	Lecture & Discussion
7	Reading	Male researches, hegemonic maleness, and Reproduction of maleness via media.	Lecture & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Body based policies, sociocultural building of body and its relation with media	Lecture & Discussion
10	Reading & Visual and Written Literature Review	Gender production in advertisements & Advertisement Surveys	Lecture & Discussion
11	Reading & Visual and Written Literature Review	Gender production in News & News Surveys	Lecture & Discussion
12	Reading & Visual and Written Literature Review	Gender production in TV Serials & Serials Surveys	Lecture & Discussion
13	Reading & Visual and Written Literature Review	Gender production in Cinema & Movie Surveys	Lecture & Discussion
14	Reading & Visual and Written Literature Review	Gender production in Social Media & Social Media Surveys	Lecture & Discussion
15	Reading	General Revision	Lecture & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Imancer, D. (2006). Toplumsal Cinsiyet Olusumuna Iliskin Kuramsal Yaklasimlar?, Imancer, D. (ed.), Medya ve Kadın icinde, Ankara: Ebabil Publications,s.1-19.
Connell, R.W. (1998) Toplumsal Cinsiyet ve Iktidar. Istanbul: Ayrinti Publications.
Gill, R. (2007). Gender and Media. Cambridge: Polity Press.
Imancer Takimci, D. ve Sebik, S. (2010). "Sinemada Beden Iktidar ve Ideoloji: 1990 Sonrasi Turk Sinemasinda Beden Temsili", Imancer Takimci, D. (ed.), Medya Temsilleri, Ankara: Nobel Publications, s.1-34.
Tanriover, H. U. (2007). "Medyada Kadinlarin Temsil Bicimleri ve Kadın Ihlalleri", Alankus, S. (yay. haz.), Kadin Odakiı Habercilik icinde, p.149-165.
Koker, E. (1996) "Feminist Alternatif Medya Uzerine", ILEF Yillik

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the basic concepts of Social Service, working fields and application frameworks.		1
2	Uses up-to-date information on Social Service field by associating it with the theory and application information of Social Service.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish the link between the application frameworks of Social Service.		1
2	Evaluate the developments in the field of migration, globalization and human rights in the new world by using the theoretical knowledge in the field.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the research methods related to the field of Social Service, concludes scientific conclusions about social problems.			2
2	Examine the spatial legislation of Social Service and develop new strategies for implementation.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve the problems specific to the field of Social Service according to scientific data.			2
2	Conduct trainings for individual, family and society by using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Social Service.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop his / her competence in this area by taking the leadership role in working with individuals, groups and society and taking responsibility as a team member.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describes a life worthy of dignity of the person who is the subject of social service science.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Configures the communication between institutions in order to solve the problems.		1
2	Uses the educational role in the social service area.	0
3	Produces projects that will increase the consciousness level of the society.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with other professionals in the work team through an interdisciplinary approach at the stage of Social Service intervention		1
2	Acts as a social worker in accordance with the laws, regulations and professional ethics rules.	0
3	Organize their work in accordance with their rights and responsibilities as an individual.	0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	5	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	2	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	128