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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Gender And Politics |
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| Course Code |
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IR 339 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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3 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Identify the concepts and theories developed by political scientists working from a woman-centered or a feminist perspective.
Develop the ability to critically engage with the "malestream" concepts, theories and methods developed and employed in the study of politics and international relations.
Identify and analyze the complex relationship between women and politics.
Identify the diversity of women´s political activism in different regions of the world.
Identify and analyze women´s involvement in nationalist and religious movements in the world.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The course aims to increase knowledge of the complex relationships between “women” and “politics” through study of the concepts and theories developed by political scientists working from a woman-centred or a feminist perspective. |
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| Course Contents |
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This course explores the key aspects of women’s political activism in a way that reflects a broader notion of the “political”. It points to the diversity of sites and practices of women’s political activism by focusing on women’s movements, women’s engagement with the state in different regions of the world, and women’s involvement in democratic transitions, and in nationalist and religious movements in the developing world. It also pays particular attention to feminist debates on citizenship, representation, nationalism, and the role of the state in constructing, maintaining and altering gendered relations of power. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction
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None |
Lecture, discussion
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2 |
Feminism and Politics
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Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion
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3 |
Feminism and the Problem of Differences
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Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion
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4 |
Feminist Theories of the State
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Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion
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5 |
Women´s Movements and the State
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Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion
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6 |
Women and Representation
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Reading assignment, homework |
Lecture, discussion
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7 |
Feminist Approaches to Citizenship
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Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion
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8 |
Midterm Exam
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Studying for exam |
- |
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9 |
Feminism and Nationalism
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Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion
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10 |
Women in Religious Movements: Symbols or Active Participants?
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Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion
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11 |
Gender and Democratization
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Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion
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12 |
Gender and Development
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Reading assignment, homework |
Lecture, discussion
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13 |
Women´s Global Struggles
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Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion
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14 |
Feminist Perspectives on 9/11, War on Terrorism, Fundamentalism
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Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion
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15 |
General Review
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Homework |
Discussion
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16/17 |
Final Exam
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Studying for exam |
- |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Deniz Kandiyoti, 1997. Cariyeler, Bacılar, Yurttaşlar: Kimlikler ve Toplumsal Dönüşümler. İstanbul: Metis.
Aksu Bora ve Asena Günal (der.). 2002. 90´larda Türkiye´de Feminizm. İstanbul: İletişim.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
3 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. |
3 |
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2 |
Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. |
3 |
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3 |
Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. |
4 |
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4 |
Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. |
5 |
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5 |
Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. |
4 |
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6 |
Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
4 |
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7 |
Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. |
4 |
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8 |
Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. |
2 |
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9 |
Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. |
4 |
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10 |
Develops critical thinking skills. |
4 |
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11 |
In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. |
3 |
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12 |
Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. |
4 |
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13 |
Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. |
2 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
3 |
15 |
45 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 144 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.76 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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