Discussions on Gender (KAM523) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Discussions on Gender KAM523 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Social Sciences Master's Degree
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. ASUMAN ÖZGÜR KEYSAN
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course will examine discussions surrounding the concept of gender, addressing the intersections of this concept with other concepts such as race/ethnicity, nation, and the body, while incorporating contemporary practices. The KAM 523 course aims to develop students’ critical thinking skills by exposing them to debates in the field of gender studies.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • 1) They are well-versed in the fundamental theoretical debates in the field of gender studies.
  • 2) They can analyze the relationship between the concept of gender and concepts such as race/ethnicity, class, nationality, and body.
Course Content The social origins of the concept of gender; the concepts of sex and gender.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
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Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 14 5
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 1 20
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 10
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 35
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 18 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gains the ability to understand, explain, and apply the basic concepts and methodologies of international relations
2 Gains the ability to analyze international relations at a theoretical level
3 Gains the ability to interpret current global and national political issues through logical and informed analysis
4 Gains the ability to adopt multiple perspectives on international relations
5 Gains the ability to analyze the current and future positions of global and regional actors
6 Develops academic and practical research skills in political issues
7 Develops academic writing skills related to the field
8 Develops the academic presentation skills related to the field
9 Develops analytical thinking and independent research skills
10 Develops critical analysis, interpretation, and discussion skills, and adopts an open-minded approach to learning
11 Gains the ability to develop arguments

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 3 42
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 6 6
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics 1 6 6
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 24 24
Total Workload 120