The aim of this course is to examine the concept of gender equality and inequality within the framework of the impacting socio-cultural and economic factors and to enable students to evaluate the policies for achieving gender equality.
Prerequisite(s)
none
Corequisite(s)
nonw
Special Requisite(s)
none
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Nazlı Şahanoğulları
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Monday, 15:00-17:00, CATS
Office Hour(s)
Tuesday, 14:00-15:00 B-605
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
Principle Sources
Funda Rana Adaçay, Toplumsal Cinsiyet ve Kalkınma, Ekin Yayınevi, 2014.
Ufuk Serdaroğlu, İktisat ve Toplumsal Cinsiyet, Efil Yayınevi, 2010.
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
The Concept of Gender
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
2. Week
Gender Equality-Inequality and Indicators
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
3. Week
Women's Labor Market Participation: Supply Side Factors
Contribution of Women’s Participation to Labor Market and Economic Growth and Development
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
6. Week
Women's Educational Attainment and Contribution of Human Capital Accumulation to Economic Growth
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
7. Week
Feminism and Feminist Economy
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
8. Week
Feminism and Feminist Economy
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
9. Week
Feminism and Feminist Economy
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
10. Week
Homework Presentations
Discussion, Presentation
11. Week
Homework Presentations
Discussion, Presentation
12. Week
Homework Presentations
Discussion, Presentation
13. Week
Homework Presentations
Discussion, Presentation
14. Week
Homework Presentations
Discussion, Presentation
15. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessment
16. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessment
17. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessment
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To define his/her competencies using the theoretical and practical knowledge he/she acquired in the field of Economics and to use these competencies in practice.
PO-2
To discuss concepts and ideas in the field of Economics with scientific methods, to develop hypotheses, to interpret and evaluate the data obtained.
PO-3
To develop solution suggestions for complex and/or unpredictable problems encountered in practice, to report and present these suggestions in accordance with the academic publication rules.
PO-4
To identify regional and global issues/problems, to perform analyses based on scientific data and research, and to develop solution suggestions.
PO-5
To determine the learning needs in the field of Economics, to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills with a critical approach, and to use this knowledge and skills to develop economic policies.
PO-6
To inform relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of Economics and to gain the ability to convey written and verbal solutions to problems.
PO-7
To convey his/her thoughts and suggestions in the field of Economics to experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, to discuss and to contribute to the development of new policies by revising suggestions according to the feedback he/she receives.
PO-8
To benefit from other disciplines that form the basis of the field of Economics, to develop multidisciplinary approaches by associating these disciplines with his/her knowledge in the field of Economics, to produce project and publications.
PO-9
To define the differences and relationships between classical and modern theories of economics and to observe the distinctions between classical and modern economic policies and to evaluate the compatibility of these policies with economic and social issues.
PO-10
To read and comprehend foreing news sources about economics being fluent in a foreign language, to scan the economic literature and to follow the most current approaches in this field.
PO-11
To take into account scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting and announcing economic data and carrying out statistical/econometric studies using these data, and also to carry out the publication process in accordance with academic publishing principles.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Explain concepts such as gender, patriarchy and feminism.
LO-2
Evaluate the factors that affect gender inequality.
LO-3
Interpret policies applied in women's employment in Turkey.
LO-4
Evaluate the policies towards achieving gender equality and propose solutions.
LO-5
Evaluate the importance of women's employment in terms of development.