LAW203 Law and GenderIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Banking and Finance (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Banking and Finance (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: LAW203
Course Name: Law and Gender
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi FEHMİYE CEREN AKÇABAY KARATAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi FEHMİYE CEREN AKÇABAY KARATAŞ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Explaining the concept of gender and the the relation between gender and law.
Course Content: 1) Gender and biological gender difference
2) Patriarchal social system and norms
3) Heteronormativity
4) Equality debate
5) Feminism and Queer theory
6) Gender, violence and law
7) family, law and gender
8) Business life and gender
9) Women's body and law
10) Abortion and law
11) Masculinity, military service and law
12) Transsexuality and law
13) Homosexuality and Discrimination
14) Human rights and gender

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students will have knowledge about the role of gender in law.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Gender, violence and law
2) Gender and biological gender difference
3) Gender and biological gender difference
4) Patriarchal social system and norms
5) Heteronormativity
6) Heteronormativity
7) Mid-Term.
8) Equality debate
9) Equality debate
10) Feminism and Queer theory
11) Feminism and Queer theory
12) Family, law and gender
13) Family, law and gender
14) Final exam.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Articles that students need to read will be uploaded to OLB weekly.
References: Ann, Scales, Legal Feminism

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

1

Program Outcomes
1) Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of banking and finance, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
2) Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
3) Recognize why financial institutions and financial intermediation exist and how they are structured.
4) Distinguish the insight about basic banking principles and regulations surrounding the banking industry.
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
6) Recognize, interpret and discuss the current global economic issues.
7) Communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of banking and finance.
8) Express the role of international capital markets in the global economy; accordingly define the concept of risk in terms of measurement and management.
9) Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of banking and finance, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
2) Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
3) Recognize why financial institutions and financial intermediation exist and how they are structured.
4) Distinguish the insight about basic banking principles and regulations surrounding the banking industry.
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
6) Recognize, interpret and discuss the current global economic issues.
7) Communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of banking and finance.
8) Express the role of international capital markets in the global economy; accordingly define the concept of risk in terms of measurement and management.
9) Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

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 Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 1 2 2
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 4