SOS517 Gender StudiesIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Master of Arts in Social and Cultural Studies with thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Master of Arts in Social and Cultural Studies with thesis
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code: SOS517
Course Name: Gender Studies
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. ESRA KÖTEN
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course is to provide the students with the basic concepts of gender. It Demonstrates the role of gender, the effects of social developments on gender roles.
Course Content: In addition to examining concepts such as gender / gender, gender regime, gender order and gender relations, the construction of male and female identity / ego in the context of historical, national and social institutions is examined primarily through the tools provided by feminist theories and approaches.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Learn that gender is a fundamental category in the analysis of social life.
2) Understand the theoretical problems related to gender.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Recognize social inequalities arising from gender and think about their interaction with other inequality relationships and identities.
2) Reflect on daily life and experiences with the help of concepts related to gender sociology.
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction Dispersion and Organization
2) Gender I: Different Paradigms Bora, Aksu (2005): Toplumsal Cinsiyet Yaklaşımları. Kadınların Sınıfı. Ücretli Ev Emeği ve Kadın Öznelliğinin İnşası. İstanbul, İletişim, 37-58.
3) Gender Relations, Regime and Order Connell, R. W. (1998): Toplumsal Cinsiyet Rejimleri ve Toplumsal Cinsiyet Düzeni. Toplumsal Cinsiyet ve İktidar. İstanbul: Ayrıntı, 165-193.
4) Gender II Scott, Joan (2011): Toplumsal Cinsiyet: Faydalı Bir Tarihsel Analiz Kategorisi. İstanbul: Agora Kitaplığı
5) Feminist Method, Epistemology and Women's Studies Mies, Maria (1990): Feminist Araştırmalar İçin Bir Metodolojiye Doğru. Farklı Feminizmler Açısından Kadın Araştırmalarında Yöntem. İstanbul: Sel Yayıncılık, 48-64. Stanley, Lies & Wise, Sue (1990): Feminist Araştırma Sürecinde Metot, Metodoloji ve Epistemoloji. Farklı Feminizmler Açısından Kadın Araştırmalarında Yöntem. İstanbul: Sel Yayıncılık, 67-98.
6) Gender and Nation Yuval-Davis, Nira (2014): Cinsiyet ve Milletin Kuramsallaştırılması. & Milletin Biyolojik Yeniden Üretimi ve Kadınlar. Cinsiyet ve Millet. İstanbul: İletişim, 17-82.
7) Midterm 1-6. Week Resources
8) Patriarchy, Gender and Family in Ottoman Empire Saraçgil, Ayşe (2005): Osmanlı İmparatorluğu ve İslam’da Ataerkil Yapılar. Bukalemun Erkek, İstanbul: İletişim, 23-77.
9) Turkish Modernization and Women Durakbaşa, Ayşe (1998): Cumhuriyet Döneminde Modern Kadın Erkek Kimliklerinin Oluşumu: Kemalist Kadın Kimliği ve “Münevver Erkekler”. 75 Yılda Kadınlar ve Erkekler. İstanbul: Tarih Vakfı, 29-50. Kadıoğlu, Ayşe (1998): Cinselliğin İnkârı: Büyük Toplumsal Projelerin Nesnesi Olarak Türk Kadınları. 75 Yılda Kadınlar ve Erkekler. İstanbul: Tarih Vakfı, 89-100.
10) Motherhood Ece Öztan (2015): Annelik, Söylem ve Siyaset. Cogito, Sayı 81, 91-107. Zafer Çeler (2013): Annenin Serüveni: kadının Anne Olarak Toplumsal Kurgulanışı. Doğu Batı Toplumsal Cinsiyet, Sayı: 63, 165-181
11) Panoramic Masculinity I: Capitalism, Class and Family Sancar, Serpil (2013): Erkekliğin Toplumsal İnşasını Anlamak. & Aile ve Sınıf Dolayımında Modern Erkekliklerin Oluşumu. Erkeklik: İmkânsız İktidar. Ailede, Piyasada ve Sokakta Erkeklikler. İstanbul: Metis, 23-89.
12) Panoramic Masculinity II: Concept and Image Cenk Özbay (2013): Türkiye’de Hegemonik Erkekliği Aramak. Doğu Batı, Toplumsal Cinsiyet Sayısı, Sayı: 63, S. 185-204. Nesrin Kula Demir (2016): Erkek Dergilerindeki Reklam Fotoğraflarında (Yeniden) Üretilen Metroseksüel Kimlik. Erkek Kimliğinin Değişemeyen Halleri. İstanbul: Nobel Yaşam, S. 81-104
13) Rape: Men and Violence Gülnur Savran (1994): Feminist Teori ve Erkek Şiddeti. Defter Sayı: 21, S. 45-53 Gülgün Meşe & Güliz Gülçin Güzelgün (2016): Cinsel saldırganlığa İlişkin Modern Mitler. Erkek Kimliğinin Değişemeyen Halleri. İstanbul: Nobel Yaşam, S. 11-41
14) Towards a new Feminism: Globalization and Criticism of Neoliberalism Fraser, Nancy (2013): Feminizm, Kapitalizm ve Tarihin Cilvesi. 21. Yüzyıl Feminizmine Doğru. Neoliberalizmin Ötesinde bir Kadın Hareketi İçin Tartışmalar. Ankara: Notabene, 69-94. Özuğurlu, Aynur (2013): Neoliberalizm ve Feminist Politikada Sınıfsal Tutum Arayışları. 21. Yüzyıl Feminizmine Doğru. Neoliberalizmin Ötesinde bir Kadın Hareketi İçin Tartışmalar. Ankara: Notabene, 255-279.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Çakır, Serpil & Akgökçe, Necla (1990): Farklı Feminizmler Açısından Kadın Araştırmalarında Yöntem. İstanbul: Sel Yayıncılık

Connell, R. W. (1998): Toplumsal Cinsiyet ve İktidar. İstanbul: Ayrıntı

Scott, Joan (2011): Toplumsal Cinsiyet: Faydalı Bir Tarihsel Analiz Kategorisi. İstanbul: Agora Kitaplığı

Yuval-Davis, Nira (2014): Cinsiyet ve Millet. İstanbul: İletişim
References: Sünbüloğlu, Nurseli Yeşim (2013): Erkek Millet Asker Millet. Türkiye’de Militarizm, Milliyetçilik, Erkek(lik)ler. İstanbul: İletişim

Sancar, Serpil (2013): Erkeklik: İmkânsız İktidar. Ailede, Piyasada ve Sokakta Erkeklikler. İstanbul: Metis

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Learn which concepts and theories in sociology are used in production of knowledge and how the knowledge produced is grounded in social reality.
2) Learn which sociological approaches and methods of analysis are used in which sociological fields and areas of specialization, and present and publish the original findings from these analyses, both individually and in teams, in accordance with academic principles.
3) Discuss critically cause and effect relationships used in sociological perspectives; thereby formulate visions, aims and targets by identifying gaps in the existing knowledge in their areas of interest.
4) Analyze and determine the formation, the structure and future development of such institutions as family, state, education and religion critically and scientifically; and develop policy proposals for implementation.
5) Gain lifelong learning skills and competencies, use them in everyday life situations and professional contexts, and thereby develop, implement and manage projects, with socially responsible approaches.
6) Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.
7) Learn to conduct sociological research by using both qualitative and quantitative methods, select the subject, develop a research question, formulate a theoretical framework with variables and hypotheses, prepare questionnaires, collect and analyze data from a sample, write a research report, and disseminate the findings in professional fields of interest within a social, cultural, and ethical framework.
8) Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.
9) Pursue national and international publications and innovations and thereby find solutions to problems using qualitative and quantitative data and publish and disseminate best practices.
10) Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.
11) Have unbiased attitudes towards the universality of social rights and social justice, value high standards of quality, respect cultural values, promote environmental protection, health and work safety at work, and be open to change.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Learn which concepts and theories in sociology are used in production of knowledge and how the knowledge produced is grounded in social reality.
2) Learn which sociological approaches and methods of analysis are used in which sociological fields and areas of specialization, and present and publish the original findings from these analyses, both individually and in teams, in accordance with academic principles.
3) Discuss critically cause and effect relationships used in sociological perspectives; thereby formulate visions, aims and targets by identifying gaps in the existing knowledge in their areas of interest.
4) Analyze and determine the formation, the structure and future development of such institutions as family, state, education and religion critically and scientifically; and develop policy proposals for implementation.
5) Gain lifelong learning skills and competencies, use them in everyday life situations and professional contexts, and thereby develop, implement and manage projects, with socially responsible approaches.
6) Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.
7) Learn to conduct sociological research by using both qualitative and quantitative methods, select the subject, develop a research question, formulate a theoretical framework with variables and hypotheses, prepare questionnaires, collect and analyze data from a sample, write a research report, and disseminate the findings in professional fields of interest within a social, cultural, and ethical framework.
8) Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.
9) Pursue national and international publications and innovations and thereby find solutions to problems using qualitative and quantitative data and publish and disseminate best practices.
10) Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.
11) Have unbiased attitudes towards the universality of social rights and social justice, value high standards of quality, respect cultural values, promote environmental protection, health and work safety at work, and be open to change.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 1 52
Field Work 1 71
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 1
Total Workload 167