ARCHITECTURE
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
LAW3081	Women's Rights	Spring Fall	0	2	1	4

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. KADİR EMRE GÖKYAYLA
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	To arouse awareness on the women's rights, to give information regarding international conventions.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. He defines historical background of CEDAW and fundamental informations on women's rights.
II. He detects effect of CEDAW in Turkish Law.
III. He determines decisions taken in studies occured after CEDAW.
IV. He defines Beijing conference and European Union regulations.
V. He detects developments on women's rights in the world.

Course Content

Week 1: General Introduction to the course with basic information about CEDAW, changes about gender equality in Turkish Civil Code
Week 2: History of women's rights and overview of CEDAW
Week 3: The development of the Turkish law after CEDAW, the concept of positive discrimination
Week 4: Provisions of the CEDAW I, General informations,
Week 5: Provisions of CEDAW II
Week 6: Optional additional protocols and the studies in this context I
Week 7: General Review
Week 8: Mid-term exam
Week 9: Optional Additional Protocol and studies in this context II
Week 10: decisions taken in studies made after CEDAW
Week 11: Beijing conference
Week 12: The European Union regulations
Week 13: implications for Turkey
Week 14: developments in the world and due diligence
Week 15: The causes of the problem and solutions according to you.
Week 16: Final Exam

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	General Introduction to the course with basic information about CEDAW, changes about gender equality in Turkish Civil Code
2)	History of women's rights and overview of CEDAW
3)	The development of the Turkish law after CEDAW, the concept of positive discrimination
4)	Provisions of the CEDAW I, General informations,
5)	Provisions of CEDAW II
6)	Optional additional protocols and the studies in this context I
7)	General Review
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Optional Additional Protocol and studies in this context II
10)	Beijing conference
11)	The European Union regulations
12)	Decisions taken in studies made after CEDAW
13)	Implications for Turkey
14)	Developments in the world and due diligence
15)	The causes of the problem and solutions according to you
16)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Yok/None
References:	Demet Özdamar, Cedaw Sözleşmesi, 2009.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	32
Study Hours Out of Class	14	14
Homework Assignments	4	8
Midterms	2	20
Final	2	30
Total Workload		104

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.