Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Saadet Zeynep VARLI GÜRER

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Comprehends the concept of gender and its development.
2) Evaluate critical media theories.
3) Comprehends the concept of representation, which is an important element of visual culture.
4) Develops the ability to analyze gender representations in visual media messages
5) Gains a critical perspective on visual literacy on the axis of gender.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Learning Outcomes
	1	Middle	Low	Middle	Low	Middle	Low	Middle	Low	Middle	Low
	2	Middle	Middle	Middle	Low	High	Middle	Low	Middle	Middle	Low
	3	Middle	Middle	Low	Middle	Low	Middle	Low	Middle	Low	Middle
	4	Middle	Low	Middle	Low	Middle	Middle	Middle	Low	Middle	Middle
	5	Low	Middle	Middle	Low	Low	Middle	Middle	Low	Middle	Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

The course covers the critical analysis of the forms of visual representation constructed in both traditional and digital media messages in the context of the concept of gender.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

40%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Quiz	1	50%
Semester Studies	Presentation/Seminar	1	50%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)