Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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ELL327 | GENDER STUDIES | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | English |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims at defining the concepts of gender and sexuality, and discussing intersectionality of gender and sexuality with other social/economic identity categories including class, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, physical disability/desirability, age and health. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | This course deals with the diversity of gender-sexual orientation, equality, and its representation in the works of prose, poetry and film. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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explain the concepts of gender and sexuality verbally or written. |
relate the intersectionality of gender and sexuality with other social/economic identity categories including class, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, physical disability/desirability, age and health. |
interpret the representation of gender and sexuality in the works of prose, poetry and film. |
illustrate a gender and sexuality-based criticism in a writing task. |
argue about gender-sexual orientation diversity and equality in a writing task. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Course overview. What is gender? What is gender studies for? A discussion of key terms and concepts. | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
2 | Reading the Material Assigned | First-wave Feminisms: “Professions for Women” and A Room of One’s Own (1929) by Virginia Woolf | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
3 | Reading the Material Assigned | The Second Sex (1949) by Simone de Beauvoir | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
4 | Reading the Material Assigned | Second-wave Feminisms: The Feminine Mystique (1963) by Betty Friedan. | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
5 | Reading the Material Assigned | The Female Eunuch (1970) by Germaine Greer | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
6 | Reading the Material Assigned | Sexual Politics (1970) by Kate Millett | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
7 | Reading the Material Assigned | The Dialectic of Sex (1970) by Shulamith Firestone | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading the Material Assigned | Man Made Language (1980) by Dale Spender | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
10 | Reading the Material Assigned | Yearning: Race, Gender and Cultural Politics (1990) by bell hooks | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
11 | Reading the Material Assigned | "Doing Gender" (1987) by West & Zimmerman | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
12 | Reading the Material Assigned | Gender Trouble (1990) by Judith Butler | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
13 | Reading the Material Assigned | Gender Trouble (1990) by Judith Butler | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
14 | Reading the Material Assigned | The Introduction to Language and Gender (2013) by Eckert and McConnell-Ginet | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
15 | Reading the Material Assigned | FAQ on the website of Intersex Society of North America | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Humm, M. (2016). Feminisms: A Reader. Routledge. |
Leitch, V. B., Cain, W. E., Finke, L., McGowan, J., Sharpley-Whiting, T. D., & Williams, J. (2018). The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism. New York: W.W. Norton & Company. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
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Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
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Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
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Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
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Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
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Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
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Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
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Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
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Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 | 5 | 65 |
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 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 31 | 0 | 129 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 129 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,1 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |