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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
60314GETOS-SOS2230	Gender Equality	4	Fall	2	0	2	3

Course Type :	University Elective
Cycle:	Bachelor TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:
Name of Coordinator:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NİLAY ÖZER PELVANOĞLU
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:
Dersin Kategorisi:	Competency Development (University Elective)

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

Course Content:

It aims to explore first the causes behind and dynamics perpetuating gender inequalities; secondly policies addressing gender equality and gender mainstreaming, and finally assisting students to gain gender equality awareness. Students will have the opportunity to examine policies, and programs that address gender equality We will explore the ways in which gender differences arise through social interactions, and in intersection with race/ethnicity, social class, income level, and sexualities and gender identities,

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) Students learn the basic concepts in the fields of gender studies and feminist theory.
2) Students learn about the history of the feminist movement in the world and in Turkey. Feminist pioneers are introduced to students through their struggles and books.
3) As a result of the examinations, readings and discussions in the course, students can analyze the patriarchal structure that establishes the contexts of politics, economy, philosophy, literature, historiography, religion, urban planning, employment, social organization, public sphere-private sphere, sexuality and daily life.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) By having knowledge of feminist theory, masculinity studies, queer theory, students can evaluate them in the context of democracy and human rights.
2) Students can follow the work of the United Nations and developed countries to achieve gender equality and compare countries that have been successful in achieving gender equality with others on issues such as welfare, democracy and violence.
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*
1) By using the knowledge, approaches and research methods gained from this course, students can produce projects to ensure gender equality and take on social responsibility.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Concepts of "sex" and "gender". - Gender in History	Materyal
2)	History of feminism	Materyal
3)	History of feminism	Materyal
4)	History of the feminist movement in Turkey	Materyal
5)	History of the feminist movement in Turkey	Materyal
6)	Politics and Gender - History and Gender	Materyal
7)	Literature and Gender - Philosophy and Gender
8)	Virginia Woolf. A Room of One's Own	Materyal
9)	Economy and Gender - Social Policies and Gender	Materyal
10)	Women's Labor - Urban Policy and Gender	Materyal
11)	Female Body and Patriarchal Body Policies - Media and Gender
12)	Queer Theory
13)	Masculinity Studies	Materyal
14)	Patriarchal Violence, Violence Against Women	Materyal
15)	We Need Gender Equality

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Explain the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical framework of graphic design.
2)	Define typography, color theory, and composition principles in visual communication design.
3)	Evaluate the social, cultural, and ethical aspects of graphic design to develop an interdisciplinary perspective.
4)	Develop original and innovative design solutions using creative problem-solving methods.
5)	Apply visual hierarchy, perception psychology, and user experience (UX) principles to design for international markets.
6)	Effectively use digital tools and design software to produce professional graphic design work.
7)	Take responsibility in international graphic design projects individually or within a team to develop creative solutions.
8)	Manage graphic design projects and plan processes while applying a professional work discipline.
9)	Continuously improve by following global innovations, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design.
10)	Adopt intercultural design principles to create visual solutions for global audiences.
11)	Develop design solutions that are culturally sensitive, ethically appropriate, and sustainable.
12)	Work independently or participate in teamwork within graphic design processes.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Views
Reading
Homework
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Final Exam
Quiz
Homework Evaluation

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 10.00
Homework Assignments	1	% 10.00
Midterms	1	% 30.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	15	2	30
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	2	15	30
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	1	8	8
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	68
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	1	1	1
Midterms	1	1	1
Semester Final Exam	1	1	1
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	3
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			71
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			3