Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOMAN and PSYCHOLOGY | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ, Lect. Ezgi TABOĞLU |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to provide a general view of the psychology of women through theoretical and applied perspectives; to examine issues about women, their experiences and gender roles within the context of psychology; to explain various factors (and their psychological aspects) affecting women’s lives in areas such as health, work and relationships; and to help students to develop a critical gender perspective about traditional psychological approaches. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction,Fundamental concepts in Women and Psychology - I,Fundamental concepts in Women and Psychology - II ,Women and interpersonal relationships,Women and stages of life,Women and psychology in media and cinema ,Women’s ‘voice’,Women and violence - I,Women and violence - II,Special topics in women's psychological health - I,Special topics in women's psychological health - II,Women and work,The future of ‘women and psychology’ ,Women and Psychology - general review . |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. S/he will be able to express, interpret and criticise research and theories on the psychology of women | 10, 19, 20 | A |
| 2. S/he will be able to evaluate gender stereotypes and society’s attitudes towards women in various areas of social life | 16, 5, 9 | A |
| 3. S/he will be able to discuss the effects of gender stereotypes and society’s attitudes towards women in various areas of social life on women’s development and their life experiences. | 19, 21, 9 | A |
| 4. S/he will be able to develop a critical gender perspective about psychological research and theories. | 14, 20, 9 | A, E |
| 5. S/he will be able to identify non sexist research methods in psychology. | 14, 16, 9 | A |
| 6. S/he will be able to identify and differentiate among different types of violence that women face, and think critically about the reasons. | 10, 20, 21, 9 | A |
| 7. S/he will be able to explain particular issues regarding women’s psychological health. | 14, 37, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 21: Simulation Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | No preparation required |
| 2 | Fundamental concepts in Women and Psychology - I | No preparation required |
| 3 | Fundamental concepts in Women and Psychology - II | Additional readings and media resources |
| 4 | Women and interpersonal relationships | Yıldırım, E. (2017) Yeni Bir Hayat Kurmak. İstanbul, İletişim Yayınları, additional readings and media resources |
| 5 | Women and stages of life | Additional readings and media resources |
| 6 | Women and psychology in media and cinema | Various media resources |
| 7 | Women’s ‘voice’ | Lerner, H. (2017) Öfke Dansı. İstanbul, Varlık Yayınları, Gilligan, C. (2017) Kadının Farklı Sesi. İstanbul, Pinhan Yayıncılık, additional readings and media resources |
| 8 | Women and violence - I | Additional readings and media resources |
| 9 | Women and violence - II | Additional readings and media resources |
| 10 | Special topics in women's psychological health - I | Additional readings and media resources |
| 11 | Special topics in women's psychological health - II | Additional readings and media resources |
| 12 | Women and work | Özyeğin, G. (2005) Başkalarının Kiri. İstanbul, İletişim Yayınları, additional readings and media resources |
| 13 | The future of ‘women and psychology’ | Woolf, V. (2017) Kendine Ait Bir Oda. İstanbul, İndigo Kitap, additional readings and media resources |
| 14 | Women and Psychology - general review | Additional readings and media resources |
| Resources |
| This course does not have one main textbook. The readings will be uploaded on MEBİS for relevant classes. Newspaper articles, academic articles, research findings and videos will also be used as course material. Readings will include but not be limited to the relevant chapters of: Gilligan, C. (2017) Kadının Farklı Sesi. İstanbul, Pinhan Yayıncılık Woolf, V. (2017) Kendine Ait Bir Oda. İstanbul, İndigo Kitap Lerner, H. (2017) Öfke Dansı. İstanbul, Varlık Yayınları. Yıldırım, E. (2017) Yeni Bir Hayat Kurmak. İstanbul, İletişim Yayınları |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields. | ||||||
| 2 | Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge. | ||||||
| 3 | Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge. | ||||||
| 4 | Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication. | ||||||
| 5 | Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field. | ||||||
| 6 | Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides. | ||||||
| 7 | They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field. | ||||||
| 8 | Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language. | ||||||
| 9 | They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings. | ||||||
| 10 | Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments. | ||||||
| 11 | Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms. | ||||||
| 12 | Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools. | ||||||
| 13 | Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice. | ||||||
| 14 | They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 159 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(159/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOMAN and PSYCHOLOGY | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ, Lect. Ezgi TABOĞLU |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to provide a general view of the psychology of women through theoretical and applied perspectives; to examine issues about women, their experiences and gender roles within the context of psychology; to explain various factors (and their psychological aspects) affecting women’s lives in areas such as health, work and relationships; and to help students to develop a critical gender perspective about traditional psychological approaches. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction,Fundamental concepts in Women and Psychology - I,Fundamental concepts in Women and Psychology - II ,Women and interpersonal relationships,Women and stages of life,Women and psychology in media and cinema ,Women’s ‘voice’,Women and violence - I,Women and violence - II,Special topics in women's psychological health - I,Special topics in women's psychological health - II,Women and work,The future of ‘women and psychology’ ,Women and Psychology - general review . |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. S/he will be able to express, interpret and criticise research and theories on the psychology of women | 10, 19, 20 | A |
| 2. S/he will be able to evaluate gender stereotypes and society’s attitudes towards women in various areas of social life | 16, 5, 9 | A |
| 3. S/he will be able to discuss the effects of gender stereotypes and society’s attitudes towards women in various areas of social life on women’s development and their life experiences. | 19, 21, 9 | A |
| 4. S/he will be able to develop a critical gender perspective about psychological research and theories. | 14, 20, 9 | A, E |
| 5. S/he will be able to identify non sexist research methods in psychology. | 14, 16, 9 | A |
| 6. S/he will be able to identify and differentiate among different types of violence that women face, and think critically about the reasons. | 10, 20, 21, 9 | A |
| 7. S/he will be able to explain particular issues regarding women’s psychological health. | 14, 37, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 21: Simulation Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | No preparation required |
| 2 | Fundamental concepts in Women and Psychology - I | No preparation required |
| 3 | Fundamental concepts in Women and Psychology - II | Additional readings and media resources |
| 4 | Women and interpersonal relationships | Yıldırım, E. (2017) Yeni Bir Hayat Kurmak. İstanbul, İletişim Yayınları, additional readings and media resources |
| 5 | Women and stages of life | Additional readings and media resources |
| 6 | Women and psychology in media and cinema | Various media resources |
| 7 | Women’s ‘voice’ | Lerner, H. (2017) Öfke Dansı. İstanbul, Varlık Yayınları, Gilligan, C. (2017) Kadının Farklı Sesi. İstanbul, Pinhan Yayıncılık, additional readings and media resources |
| 8 | Women and violence - I | Additional readings and media resources |
| 9 | Women and violence - II | Additional readings and media resources |
| 10 | Special topics in women's psychological health - I | Additional readings and media resources |
| 11 | Special topics in women's psychological health - II | Additional readings and media resources |
| 12 | Women and work | Özyeğin, G. (2005) Başkalarının Kiri. İstanbul, İletişim Yayınları, additional readings and media resources |
| 13 | The future of ‘women and psychology’ | Woolf, V. (2017) Kendine Ait Bir Oda. İstanbul, İndigo Kitap, additional readings and media resources |
| 14 | Women and Psychology - general review | Additional readings and media resources |
| Resources |
| This course does not have one main textbook. The readings will be uploaded on MEBİS for relevant classes. Newspaper articles, academic articles, research findings and videos will also be used as course material. Readings will include but not be limited to the relevant chapters of: Gilligan, C. (2017) Kadının Farklı Sesi. İstanbul, Pinhan Yayıncılık Woolf, V. (2017) Kendine Ait Bir Oda. İstanbul, İndigo Kitap Lerner, H. (2017) Öfke Dansı. İstanbul, Varlık Yayınları. Yıldırım, E. (2017) Yeni Bir Hayat Kurmak. İstanbul, İletişim Yayınları |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields. | ||||||
| 2 | Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge. | ||||||
| 3 | Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge. | ||||||
| 4 | Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication. | ||||||
| 5 | Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field. | ||||||
| 6 | Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides. | ||||||
| 7 | They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field. | ||||||
| 8 | Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language. | ||||||
| 9 | They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings. | ||||||
| 10 | Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments. | ||||||
| 11 | Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms. | ||||||
| 12 | Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools. | ||||||
| 13 | Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice. | ||||||
| 14 | They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |