LAW203 Law and GenderIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs PsychologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Psychology
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: Common Pool
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) Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field
2) With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.
3) Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4) Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5) Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6) Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field
2) With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.
3) Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4) Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5) Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6) Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

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