| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feminist Theories | KCA116 | Compulsory | Master's degree | 0 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Fatma Belgin ÖZAYDINLI
Associate Prof. Dr. Derya DEMİRDİZEN ÇEVİK
Associate Prof. Dr. Tuğba KONAKLI
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Evaluate the development of feminist theory and women's studies in a historical context.
2) Explains the 1st wave feminist movements and demands for civil law.
3) Explains the struggle to separate sexuality and fertility within the framework of the 2nd wave feminist movements.
4) Discusses the 3rd wave feminist movements and women's identity and related issues
5) Examines 4th wave feminism in terms of internet and social networks.
6) Discusses feminist theories in terms of current debates and practices.
7) Evaluates research in the field of women's studies within the framework of feminist theories.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||
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| 1 | No relation | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 6 | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 7 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
This course will examine the characteristics of women's movements from the 18th century onwards, the pioneers of women's movements, 1. Wave feminism, the period of enlightened liberalism, 2. Wave feminism, 20th century cultural feminism, Liberal, Marxist and Radical feminism, 3. Wave feminism.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Demonstration
6) Simulation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required