NEW MEDIA
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
PSY4058	Psychology of Gender	Fall	3	0	3	6

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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 :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAHAR TANYAŞ
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DORUK UYSAL İRAK
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Course Objectives:	The Psychology of Gender course aims to provide an overview of theories and research on gender in psychology. In this class, we will discuss topics such as gender stereotypes, theories of gender differences, and the development of gender identity across the lifespan. We will also focus research on gender differences in different domains of life such as cognitive abilities, emotions, relationships, school, career and work, health, stress, and psychopathology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Be familiar with the definition as well as construction of gender across cultures
2. Be familiar with the history of gender research as well as research methods used to study questions related to gender
3. Explain gender stereotypes, and gender roles assigned to males and females
4. Be familiar with sex differences and similarities in social and cognitive domains
5. Explain how theories account for gender differences in different domains of life
6. Explain gender differences in health behavior, mental health
7. Explain gender-related problems in working life
8. Appreciate how gender as a category shapes human behavior

Course Content

Main topics that will be covered in this class are,definition, philosophical and political issues surrounding gender,gender role attitudes,sex-related comparisons: observations,sex-related comparisons: theory, achievement, communication, friendship,romantic relationships,work roles and health
mental health

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction: Definition, Philosophical and Political issues Surrounding Gender
2)	Methods and History of Gender Research
3)	Gender role Attitudes
4)	Sex-related Comparisons: Observations
5)	Review
6)	Sex-related Comparisons: Theory
7)	Achievement
8)	Communication
9)	Friendship
10)	Romantic Relationships
11)	Review
12)	Sex Differences in Health Relationships and Health
13)	Work Roles and Health
14)	Mental Health

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Helgeson, V. (2011). The Psychology of Gender. New Jersey: Pearson. Brannon, L. (2011). Gender. Psychological Perspectives.Boston MA: Pearson
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Midterms	2	% 50
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	15	3	45
Study Hours Out of Class	12	5	60
Midterms	2	13	26
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			151

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)	To be able to critically interpret and discuss the theories, the concepts, the traditions, and the developments in the history of thought which are fundamental for the field of new media, journalism and communication.
2)	To be able to attain written, oral and visual knowledge about technical equipment and software used in the process of news and the content production in new media, and to be able to acquire effective abilities to use them on a professional level.
3)	To be able to get information about the institutional agents and generally about the sector operating in the field of new media, journalism and communication, and to be able to critically evaluate them.
4)	To be able to comprehend the reactions of the readers, the listeners, the audiences and the users to the changing roles of media environments, and to be able to provide and circulate an original contents for them and to predict future trends.
5)	To be able to apprehend the basic theories, the concepts and the thoughts related to neighbouring fields of new media and journalism in a critical manner.
6)	To be able to grasp global and technological changes in the field of communication, and the relations due to with their effects on the local agents.
7)	To be able to develop skills on gathering necessary data by using scientific methods, analyzing and circulating them in order to produce content.
8)	To be able to develop acquired knowledge, skills and competence upon social aims by being legally and ethically responsible for a lifetime, and to be able to use them in order to provide social benefit.
9)	To be able to operate collaborative projects with national/international colleagues in the field of new media, journalism and communication.
10)	To be able to improve skills on creating works in various formats and which are qualified to be published on the prestigious national and international channels.