RTV 251 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Applied English Translation

Course Name

Gender

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
RTV 251	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	4

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	Turkish
Course Type	Elective
Course Level	Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Discussion Group Work Problem Solving Case Study Q&A Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	-
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives	The course aims to raise awareness among students about gender/sexual orientation equality by addressing the effects of gender on individuals and society, and to develop skills in identifying and solving gender-based issues encountered in various fields.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Define the basic concepts and terminology related to gender. Evaluate the effects of gender equality on individuals and society. Analyze the effects of gender roles on individuals' daily life practices. Develop solution strategies for gender-related issues. Explain the necessity of cooperation between civil society organizations, the public, and the private sector in solving social problems. Examine gender-related topics critically and reflect on their own life practices.
Course Description	This course provides fundamental knowledge on gender terminology and equality, enabling students to gain awareness of these concepts and relate them to their daily lives.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Concept of Gender and Associated Key Terms	Yıldız Ecevit, “Toplumsal Cinsiyet Eşitliğinin Temel Kavramları”, CEİD Yayınları, 2021, pp. 9-57.
2	Basic Theoretical Approaches to Gender	Pelin Vargel,” Toplumsal Cinsiyet Bağlamında Kuramsal Yaklaşımlar: Bir Litaretür Taraması”, İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi (31), 2017, pp.497-521. Josephine Donovan, “Feminist Teori”, pp. 21-133; Donovan, pp. 265-319.
3	Historical and Social Foundations of Gender Equality	Yıldız Ecevit, “Toplumsal Cinsiyet Eşitliğinin Temel Kavramları”, CEİD Yayınları, 2021, pp. 57-109.
4	Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Identity	İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi, “Türkiye’de Cinsel Yönelim veya Cinsiyet Kimliği Temelinde Ayrımcılığın İzlenmesi” Raporu, 2010.
5	Gender and Masculinity	Özge Zeybekoğlu, “Toplumsal Cinsiyet ve Erkeklik”, Eğiten Kitap Yayınları, 2015.
6	Gender-Based Discrimination	Müge Ayan Ceyhan ve Kenan Cayır, “Ayrımcılık: Çok Boyutlu Yaklaşımlar, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları”, 2017.
7	Gender-Sensitive Communication	UNDP, “Toplumsal Cinsiyete Duyarli İletişim Rehberi İletişimi Yeniden Düşünmek”, 2021
8	Midterm Exam
9	Legal Dimension of Gender Equality	Veysel Dinler, “Toplumsal Cinsiyet Eşitliği Ve Hukuk”, 2019.Gülriz Uygur, “Toplumsal Cinsiyet ve Adalet: Hukuk Adaletsizdir”, Ankara Barosu Dergisi 2015/4 (pp. 121-132)
10	Gender and Education	Mine Göğüş Tan, “Eğitimde Toplumsal Cinsiyet Eşitliğ Haritalama ve İzleme Çalışması”, pp.14-54
11	Gender and Political Participation	Uluç, A., & Küçük, A.”Cinsiyet Açısından Siyasal Katılım”, Uluslararası Yönetim Akademisi Dergisi, 5(1), 2022, pp. 177-191.
12	Gender and Employment	Gülay Toksöz, Emel Memiş, İ”stihdamda Toplumsal Cinsiyet Eşitliği”, CEİD Yayınları, pp.12-43
13	Problems Arising from Gender Inequality: Child and Forced Marriages	Eser Köker, “Toplumsal Cinsiyet Çalışmaları”, T.C. Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2013, pp.96-116
14	Problems Arising from Gender Inequality: Child and Forced Marriages	UNFPA “Çocuk Yaşta, Erken Ve Zorla Evliliklerin Sağlik Riskleri Ve Sonuçlarina Çok Sektörlü Yaklaşım”, 2020, pp.15-117.
15	Problems Arising from Gender Inequality: Violence Against Women Semester Review	Dilek ÖZBAY ve diğer. “Toplumsal Cinsiyet Eşitsizliği ve Kadına Yönelik Şiddet”, 2014, Paradigma Akademi, pp.7-62.
16	Final Exam

Course Notes/Textbooks

Feryal Saygılıgil, Toplumsal Cinsiyet Tartışmaları, Dipnot Yayınları, 2016, ISBN-10 605487859X.

Judith Butler, Kim Korkar Toplumsal Cinsiyetten?,Metis Yayınları,2025, ISBN:106053164135.

Barker, M.-J., & Scheele, J. Gender: A Graphic Guide. London: Icon Books, 2019.

Bell Hooks, Feminizm Herkes İçindir: Tutkulu Politika, Bgst Yayınları, 2017, ISBN: 978-9756165492.

Suggested Readings/Materials

Judith Butler, Cinsiyet Belası, Metis Yayınları, 2. Baskı, İstanbul, 2019, ISBN: 9789753426725; BM Kadına Karşı Her Türlü Ayrımcılığın Ortadan Kaldırılması Sözleşmesi (CEDAW), http://www.kaced.org/images/files/CEDAW%20metni.pdf .; Mary Wollsstonecraft, Kadin Haklarinin Gerekçelendirilmesi, 2007,İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları, ISBN: 978-9944880442.; Simone de Beauvior, İkinci Cinsiyet, 2019, Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları, ISBN: 13978-6057685100. ; Rebekka Endler, Eşyaların Patriyarkası, 2022, İletişim Yayınları, ISBN: 978-9750534164.; Ahmet Fethi Yıldırım , Feminizm Kitabı (Ciltli): Büyük Fikirleri Kolayca Anlayın, 2020, ISBN:978-6050381702.

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	20
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	30
Final Exam		40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	3	60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	40
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	1	16	16
Presentation / Jury			0
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	12	12
Final Exam		16	0
		Total	104

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Obtaining written language skills that would support the field of Applied English and Translation.	-	-	-	-	-
2	Being able to use and interpret the knowledge acquired in the field of Applied English and Translation	-	-	-	-	-
3	Being able to convey ideas and suggestions to solve problems related to the field of Applied English and Translation in written form	-	-	-	-	-
4	Developing vocabulary skills in English and acquiring skills to apply them in the field of translation	-	-	-	-	-
5	Acquiring basic skills and knowledge to do research in English language	-	-	-	-	-
6	Innovative and creative thinking accompanied by the ability to apply newly-acquired knowledge not only in familiar, but also in novel and unusual contexts	-	-	-	-	-
7	Taking responsibility as an individual and as part of the group, being open-minded, constructive and self-confident, tolerating criticism and working effectively and productively	-	-	-	-	-
8	Internalizing the requirements of complying with the values of business ethics, being socially and scientifically ethical in every aspect of gathering, interpreting, sharing and applying data in the field of Applied English and Translation under all circumstances	-	-	-	-	-
9	Being able to use computer programs, informatics and communication technologies as required by the field of Applied English and Translation	-	-	-	-	-
10	Being able to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills critically, adopting life-time learning approach, constantly updating and renewing the acquired knowldge	-	-	-	-	-