LAW203 Law and GenderIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Dentistry (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Dentistry (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: Fall
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) Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources.
2) Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field. -Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field.
3) - Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field. - Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data. -Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility. -Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. -Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level softwar
4) -Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach. -Determine learning needs and direct the learning. -Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
5) Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field. - Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
6) Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently. - Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field. - Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources.
2) Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field. -Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field.
3) - Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field. - Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data. -Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility. -Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. -Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level softwar
4) -Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach. -Determine learning needs and direct the learning. -Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
5) Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field. - Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
6) Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently. - Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field. - Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project.

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