Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3TDS188Gender3+0+03421.04.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Medical Documentation and Secretariat
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course will discuss in different contexts, how the gender issue, which has a critical importance in the discipline of sociology, is transformed into a social structure and how gender discrimination is reproduced by actors.
Course Content The difference between sex and gender, and how gender becomes social issue constitute the basic concepts of this course. The course will examine the differences between gender equality and gender justice in detail. It discusses the main themes such as women in paid labour, masculinities, LGBT rights, and domestic violence. Besides the exams, the students are asked to write an academic essay about a specific topic on gender. The aim is to raise students’ perceptions about the issues they have identified and to raise awareness of gender issues.
Course Methods and Techniques This course adopts a student-centered teaching approach. The following methods and techniques are used in the course:

Lecture method: Used to convey basic concepts and the theoretical framework.
Question-answer method: Applied to ensure active student participation and reinforce learning.
Discussion method: Used to develop critical thinking skills on gender equality, feminist theories, and current social issues.
Case analysis: Students' analytical and evaluative skills are developed through real-life examples.
Group work: Students are enabled to collaborate to solve problems and develop different perspectives.
Presentation method: Students are encouraged to conduct research on specific topics and give presentations in class.
Use of audiovisual materials: The course is supported with films, documentaries, and media content (e.g., film analysis).
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Instructor Elvan Dürbin
Name of Lecturers Instructor ELVAN DÜRBİN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Judith Butler, Gender Trouble, 1990, New York: Routledge
Course Notes Weekly Lecture Notes and Readings
Exams % 30 vize - %40 final- ödev %30

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Assignment 2 % 30
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 10 3 30
Assignments 2 5 10
Mid-terms 1 10 10
Final examination 1 10 10
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 102

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 It can explain the concept of gender, its difference from biological sex, and fundamental concepts related to gender (equality, discrimination, patriarchy, etc.).
2 It can analyze feminist theories and the historical, social, and cultural dimensions of gender inequality.
3 It can evaluate the gender equality perspective in different areas such as education, politics, media, law, and working life, and develop solutions.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction and Conceptual Framework
2 The Historical Development of Gender
3 Feminist Theories I • Liberal feminism • Radical feminism • Socialist/Marxist feminism
4 Feminist Theories II • Postmodern, postcolonial, and ecofeminist approaches • Feminism and women's movements in Turkey
5 Gender Roles and Socialization • The role of family, school, media, and religion • Processes of learning gender • Stereotypes and prejudices
6 Gender and Education • Gender equality in education • Curriculum, teacher attitudes, the concept of hidden curriculum • Equal opportunity policies in education
7 Gender and the World of Work • Women's labor, wage inequality, glass ceiling syndrome • Male-dominated professions, care work • Examples from Türkiye and the world
8 Midterm Exam
9 Gender and Politics • Women's participation in decision-making processes • Quota applications, justice in representation • Examples from Türkiye and the world
10 Gender and Media • Representations of women and men in the media • Analysis of advertising, cinema, and television series • Digital media and gender
11 Gender and Law • National and international conventions (CEDAW, Istanbul Convention) • Policies to combat violence against women • The principle of equality in law
12 Gender and Culture • Cultural norms, traditions and customs • Gender representations in art and literature
13 Masculinity Studies and Queer Theory • The concept of hegemonic masculinity • Gender in queer theory
14 Overall Evaluation • Overall evaluation and closing of the course

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13
C1 2 1 2 1 1 1 2
C2 2 2 2 1 1 1 3
C3 1 3 3 2 2 1 2 3

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