ECTS - Psychology of Gender
Psychology of Gender (PSY326) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology of Gender | PSY326 | Area Elective | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| PSY102 |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to examine the concepts of sex and gender within the framework of psychological theories and current research, and to provide students with the ability to critically evaluate gender development, stereotypes, processes of discrimination and inequality, and their impacts on individuals' social lives. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Understanding gender, gender research, explanations of gender and gender construction, gender roles, gender?s representations and language, violent outcomes of gender and feminism. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Meet & Greet, Course Overview, and Questions | - |
| 2 | Introduction to Sex and Gender | Suggested reading: Chapter 1 |
| 3 | Biological and Environmental Foundations of Sex and Gender | Suggested reading: Chapter 3 |
| 4 | Gender Development | Suggested reading: Chapter 4 |
| 5 | Content and Origins of Gender Stereotypes | Suggested reading: Chapter 5 |
| 6 | Overview of Topics and Midterm | - |
| 7 | Power, Sexism, and Discrimination | Suggested reading: Chapter 6 |
| 8 | Language, Communication, and Emotions | Suggested reading: Chapter 8 |
| 9 | Sexual Orientation and Sexuality | Suggested reading: Chapter 9 |
| 10 | Interpersonal Relationships | Suggested reading: Chapter 10 |
| 11 | Work and Family Life | Suggested reading: Chapter 11 |
| 12 | Aggression and Violence | Suggested reading: Chapter 14 |
| 13 | Student Presentations | - |
| 14 | Student Presentations | - |
| 15 | Final Week Presentations | - |
| 16 | Final Examination Period | - |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Eagly, A. H., Beall, A. E. ve Sternberg, R. J. (Ed.). (1993). The psychology of gender. New York: Guilford Press |
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Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | 20 |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 5 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| Major Area Courses | X |
| 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 | Have a comprehensive understanding of basic psychological perspectives and to examine the mental, affective, and behavioral processes of human beings within a scientific discipline | X | ||||
| 2 | Have a knowledge about the historical and philosophical developments, basic concepts, applications and schools of science of psychology as well as the subfields of psychology such as clinical, experimental, social, developmental, industrial, health, traffic and educational psychology | X | ||||
| 3 | Gain skills in identifying, describing, formulating, and solving the problems related to basic mental, emotional, and behavioral problems of human beings | X | ||||
| 4 | Develop new ideas through analytical, critical, and creative point of view by using abstract concepts and to gain skills in evaluating different psychological phenomena | X | ||||
| 5 | Gain knowledge and skills in transforming his/her theoretical knowledge into practice in different fields of psychology | X | ||||
| 6 | Have skills in accessing knowledge and using resources | X | ||||
| 7 | Have knowledge about basic principles of psychological assessment along with various quantitative, qualitative, and experimental research methods, to have skills in designing and conducting research by using these methods, and analyzing, reporting, and presenting research data | X | ||||
| 8 | Have awareness of interpersonal sensitivity, societal processes and problems | X | ||||
| 9 | Have efficient written and oral communication skills in Turkish and English | X | ||||
| 10 | Gain skills in following the developments in the field of expertise and renewing himself/herself with an awareness of life-span learning | X | ||||
| 11 | Have professional and ethical responsibility, knowledge, and awareness | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Total Workload | 200 | ||