KPSK577 Women's StudiesIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Master of Arts in Psychology with thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Master of Arts in Psychology with thesis
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code: KPSK577
Course Name: Women's Studies
Course Semester: Spring
Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
6 6 15
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. ARİF HALDUN SOYGÜR
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. EZGİ YILDIZ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course; To raise awareness of culture in practical life by learning the concepts and theories related to women and gender.
Course Content: In this course, current feminism debates will be handled with instructive content in the discussion environment, starting from the dualities from archaic times such as mythos-logos, genos-polis, public-private, emotion-reason, kinship-citizenship, mother-fatherhood.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Learns and comprehends the basic concepts of women and gender
2) Evaluates the women's problem from an originary and historical perspective.
3) Evaluates key methodological perspectives and theoretical approaches to women and gender
4) Evaluates current studies and discussions on women's issue.
5) Distinguish between sex and gender
6) Recognize and critically view prejudices about sexual orientations
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) Login; dating and current feminism debates None
2) What is Gender? HUSSEY, Mark. Masculinities: Interdisciplinary Readings. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2002. KIMMEL, Michael S. The Gendered Society Reader. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999. RENZETTI, Claire M. and Daniel J. Curran. Women, Men, and Society. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1995. Ayrıntılı okuma listesindeki diğer kaynaklar
3) Gender Theories HUSSEY, Mark. Masculinities: Interdisciplinary Readings. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2002. KIMMEL, Michael S. The Gendered Society Reader. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999. RENZETTI, Claire M. and Daniel J. Curran. Women, Men, and Society. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1995. Ayrıntılı okuma listesindeki diğer kaynaklar
4) History of the Women's Movement in the World and in Turkey HUSSEY, Mark. Masculinities: Interdisciplinary Readings. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2002. KIMMEL, Michael S. The Gendered Society Reader. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999. RENZETTI, Claire M. and Daniel J. Curran. Women, Men, and Society. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1995. Ayrıntılı okuma listesindeki diğer kaynaklar
5) Capitalism and Women HUSSEY, Mark. Masculinities: Interdisciplinary Readings. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2002. KIMMEL, Michael S. The Gendered Society Reader. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999. RENZETTI, Claire M. and Daniel J. Curran. Women, Men, and Society. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1995. Ayrıntılı okuma listesindeki diğer kaynaklar
6) Selected text review Lecturer's presentation and notes
7) Selected text review Lecturer's presentation and notes
8) Reviewing applications Lecturer's presentation and notes
9) Feminist Theories HUSSEY, Mark. Masculinities: Interdisciplinary Readings. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2002. KIMMEL, Michael S. The Gendered Society Reader. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999. RENZETTI, Claire M. and Daniel J. Curran. Women, Men, and Society. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1995. Ayrıntılı okuma listesindeki diğer kaynaklar
10) Queer Kuram HUSSEY, Mark. Masculinities: Interdisciplinary Readings. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2002. KIMMEL, Michael S. The Gendered Society Reader. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999. RENZETTI, Claire M. and Daniel J. Curran. Women, Men, and Society. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1995. Ayrıntılı okuma listesindeki diğer kaynaklar
11) Selected text review None
12) Selected text review None
13) Selected text review None
14) Overall assessment and termination None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: HUSSEY, Mark. Masculinities: Interdisciplinary Readings. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2002.
KIMMEL, Michael S. The Gendered Society Reader. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999.
RENZETTI, Claire M. and Daniel J. Curran. Women, Men, and Society. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1995.
Bachofen, J. Jacob, Söylence, Din ve Anaerkil, çev. Nilgün Şarman, Payel Yayınları, İstanbul, 1997.
Butler, Judith, Antigone?nin İddiası: Yaşam ile Ölümün Akrabalığı, çev. Ahmet Ergenç, Kabalcı Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2007.
Genevieve Lloyd, Erkek Akıl, Çev. Muttalip Özcan, İstanbul, Ayrıntı Yayınları, 1996.
References: HUSSEY, Mark. Masculinities: Interdisciplinary Readings. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2002.
KIMMEL, Michael S. The Gendered Society Reader. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999.
RENZETTI, Claire M. and Daniel J. Curran. Women, Men, and Society. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1995.
Bachofen, J. Jacob, Söylence, Din ve Anaerkil, çev. Nilgün Şarman, Payel Yayınları, İstanbul, 1997.
Butler, Judith, Antigone?nin İddiası: Yaşam ile Ölümün Akrabalığı, çev. Ahmet Ergenç, Kabalcı Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2007.
Genevieve Lloyd, Erkek Akıl, Çev. Muttalip Özcan, İstanbul, Ayrıntı Yayınları, 1996.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Students who successfully complete the Psychology programme have theoretical knowledge which they also apply in clinical settings under supervision.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Students who successfully complete the Psychology programme have theoretical knowledge which they also apply in clinical settings under supervision. 5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Application 1 % 30
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 32 448
Application 1 1 1
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 452