ARCHITECTURE | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
LAW3081 | Women's Rights | Fall | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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 |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Yok/None |
References: | Demet Özdamar, Cedaw Sözleşmesi, 2009. |
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 |
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 |
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. |