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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	2	Spring	2	0	2	3

Course Type :	General Education 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 (General Education)

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.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )

CLOs/PLOs	KPLO 1					KPLO 2			KPLO 3				KPLO 4				KPLO 5
CLOs/PLOs	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6

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)	He/She comprehends communication in all aspects.
	1.1 He/She uses effective communication skills in business life.
	1.2 He/She commands of internal communication concepts.
	1.3 He/She has ability of written and verbal communication.
	1.4 By comprehending the communicatitive meaning of semiotics he/she evaluates possition of it in the field of public relations and advertising
	1.5 He/she knowledges about basic business functions.

2)	He/She follows the developments in our country and the world.
	2.1 He/She interprets the current literature by doing scientific research on Public Relations and Advertising.
	2.2 He/She follows innovative developments in the field
	2.3 By the knowledge acquired from the Art and History of Civilization lesson he/she realizes creative public relations and advertising campaigns.

3)	To apply the theoretical and conceptual information for the field of Public Relations and Advertising.
	3.1 He/She plans the entire process of a public relations campaign
	3.2 He/She plans the entire process of an advertising campaign.
	3.3 He/She creates a crisis communication plan that includes proactive and reactive measures.
	3.4 He/she interprets the theoretical and sectoral applications of traditional and new media planning.
4)	Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester.
	4.1 Experiences all processes in business life.
	4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field.
	4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge.
	4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field.
5)	S/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field.
	5.1 Acquires the analyzing solving the problems and managing the conflicts.
	5.2 Participates as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary.
	5.3 Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity.
	5.4 By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her group in a systematical and effective way.
	5.5 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view.
	5.6 Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.
	5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change.
	5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning.
	5.9 Follows advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation.
	5.10 Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field.
	5.11 Has awareness about citizenship competency.
	5.12 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B2/B2+).

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
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

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
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)

LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS

CLO1

CLO2

CLO3

CLO4

CLO5

CLO6

-Lectures

-Midterm

-Discussion

-Presentation

-Case Study

-Final Exam

-Problem Solving

-Quiz

-Demonstration

-Report Evaluation

-Views

-Homework Evaluation

-Laboratory

-Oral Exam

-Reading

-Thesis Defense

-Homework

-Jury Evaluation

-Project Preparation

-Practice Exam

-Thesis Preparation

-Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace

-Peer Education

-Active Participation in Class

-Seminar

- Participation in Discussions

-Technical Visit

-Course Conference

-Brain Storming

-Questions Answers

-Individual and Group Work

-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation