The purpose of the course is to discuss how gender configurates and sustains, what is the meaning of gender in different areas of our lives, also to evaluate gender discrimination and the consequences of gender roles from different aspects by focusing on gender-related theories and research.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Gender Psychology,Basic Concepts in Gender Psychology,Basic Theories of Gender Psychology,Gender Stereotypes and Gender Discrimination,Gender Similarities and Differences,Man-Woman Relationships, Marriage and Being Mother-Father,Masculinity,Gender and Education,Gender and Labor,Gender and Violence,Gender and Media,Gender and Social Policy,Gender Equality,Review of the Semester.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. To define the basic concepts such as sex, sex based discrimination, gender roles, gender equality and to critically evaluate different perspectives.
10, 9
A
2. To examine biological, environmental, and social aspects of gender differences.
10, 9
A
3. To evaluate various gender-related social issues
10, 19, 9
A
4. To analyze existing gender stereotypes, and to be able to interpret the mechanisms that gender is produced and sustained.
10, 19, 9
A
5. To critically evaluate gender-related research.
19, 9
A
6. To discuss gender inequality with different social institutions and reference such as family, business life, media and education.
19, 9
A
7. To explain how to contribute on gender equality in a positive way.
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
2
Basic Concepts in Gender Psychology
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
3
Basic Theories of Gender Psychology
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
4
Gender Stereotypes and Gender Discrimination
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
5
Gender Similarities and Differences
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
6
Man-Woman Relationships, Marriage and Being Mother-Father
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
7
Masculinity
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
8
Gender and Education
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
9
Gender and Labor
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
10
Gender and Violence
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
11
Gender and Media
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
12
Gender and Social Policy
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
13
Gender Equality
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
14
Review of the Semester
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
Resources
Lecture notes
Dökmen, Z.Y. (2004). Toplumsal Cinsiyet: Sosyal Psikolojik Açıklamalar. İstanbul: Sistem Yayıncılık.
Saygılıgil, F. (Ed.) (2016.) Toplumsal Cinsiyet Tartışmaları. Ankara: Dipnot Yayınları.
Hooks, B. (2002). Feminizm Herkes İçindir (Çev. E. Aydın, B. Kurt, Ş. Özgün ve A. Yıldırım). İstanbul: bgst 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.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
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.
X
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.
X
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
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
3
8
24
Term Project
10
5
50
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
4
4
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
25
25
General Exam
1
30
30
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
175
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(175/30)
6
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
PSYCHOLOGY of GENDER
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Erol YILDIRIM
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ, Assist.Prof. Duygu BUĞA
Assistant(s)
Aim
The purpose of the course is to discuss how gender configurates and sustains, what is the meaning of gender in different areas of our lives, also to evaluate gender discrimination and the consequences of gender roles from different aspects by focusing on gender-related theories and research.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Gender Psychology,Basic Concepts in Gender Psychology,Basic Theories of Gender Psychology,Gender Stereotypes and Gender Discrimination,Gender Similarities and Differences,Man-Woman Relationships, Marriage and Being Mother-Father,Masculinity,Gender and Education,Gender and Labor,Gender and Violence,Gender and Media,Gender and Social Policy,Gender Equality,Review of the Semester.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. To define the basic concepts such as sex, sex based discrimination, gender roles, gender equality and to critically evaluate different perspectives.
10, 9
A
2. To examine biological, environmental, and social aspects of gender differences.
10, 9
A
3. To evaluate various gender-related social issues
10, 19, 9
A
4. To analyze existing gender stereotypes, and to be able to interpret the mechanisms that gender is produced and sustained.
10, 19, 9
A
5. To critically evaluate gender-related research.
19, 9
A
6. To discuss gender inequality with different social institutions and reference such as family, business life, media and education.
19, 9
A
7. To explain how to contribute on gender equality in a positive way.
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
2
Basic Concepts in Gender Psychology
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
3
Basic Theories of Gender Psychology
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
4
Gender Stereotypes and Gender Discrimination
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
5
Gender Similarities and Differences
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
6
Man-Woman Relationships, Marriage and Being Mother-Father
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
7
Masculinity
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
8
Gender and Education
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
9
Gender and Labor
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
10
Gender and Violence
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
11
Gender and Media
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
12
Gender and Social Policy
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
13
Gender Equality
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
14
Review of the Semester
Reading the texts and articles provided by the lecturer
Resources
Lecture notes
Dökmen, Z.Y. (2004). Toplumsal Cinsiyet: Sosyal Psikolojik Açıklamalar. İstanbul: Sistem Yayıncılık.
Saygılıgil, F. (Ed.) (2016.) Toplumsal Cinsiyet Tartışmaları. Ankara: Dipnot Yayınları.
Hooks, B. (2002). Feminizm Herkes İçindir (Çev. E. Aydın, B. Kurt, Ş. Özgün ve A. Yıldırım). İstanbul: bgst 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.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
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.
X
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.
