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SHZ 216 - Gender Studies

Faculty of Health Sciences · Social Work · Undergraduate

ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Kadir CANATAN

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to provide students with information about basic issues and current debates regarding gender equality.

Course Content

Students who complete this course will gain knowledge about the role of gender in society; They will be able to apply the critical perspective on women's and gender studies in their academic, personal and professional lives and will be equipped to attend advanced courses in this field.

Required Resources

Scott, J. (1986). ‘Gender: a useful category of historical analysis’, In American Historical Review, no:91, p.1053-1075.

Paternotte D. Kuhar R. (2017). ‘Anti-Gender Movement in Comparative Perspective’ Anti-Gender Campaigns in Europe: Mobilizing against Equality. (ed. Kuhar R. and Paternotte D.) p.253- 27.

Recommended Resources

Hooks, B. (2002). Feminism is for Everyone. Istanbul: Çitlenbik yay.
Donovan, J. (2013). Feminist Theory. Istanbul: İletişim Publishing.

Core Area Distribution

(76) Social Services%100

Teaching Methods

ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionSelf studyProblem Solving

Assessment & Evaluation

Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)000
Out of Class Study Period000
Midterm000
Quiz000
Assignment000
Practice000
Final000

Course Schedule

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