DIGITAL GAME DESIGN
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	Spring	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:	Hybrid
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. BAHAR TANYAŞ
Course Lecturer(s):	Assist. Prof. DORUK UYSAL İRAK Assist. Prof. BAHAR TANYAŞ
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Course Objectives:	The Psychology of Gender course provides an overview of theories and research on gender in psychology. Stereotypes about gender, theories of gender differences, and sexual identity development across the lifespan will be discussed. The course will also focus on research on sexual differences in different areas of life such as cognitive skills, 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. Teaching methods of the course are lecture, reading, problem solving, discussion.

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)	Midterm
9)	Communication
10)	Friendship
11)	Romantic Relationships
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	1	% 40
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	12	5	60
Homework Assignments	1	13	13
Midterms	1	13	13
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			148

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)	Comprehend the conceptual importance of the game in the field of communication, ability to implement the player centered application to provide design.
2)	Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from various perspectives.
3)	Analyze the key elements that make up specific game genres, forms of interactions, mode of narratives and understand how they are employed effectively to create a successful game.
4)	Understand game design theories and methods as well as implement them during game development; to make enjoyable, attractive, instructional and immersive according to the target audience.
5)	Understand the technology and computational principles involved in developing games and master the use of game engines.
6)	Understand the process of creation and use of 2D and 3D assets and animation for video games.
7)	Understand and master the theories and methodologies of understanding and measuring player experience and utilize them during game development process.
8)	Comprehend and master how ideas, concepts and topics are conveyed via games followed by the utilization of these aspects during the development process.
9)	Manage the game design and development process employing complete documentation; following the full game production pipeline via documentation.
10)	Understand and employ the structure and work modes of game development teams; comprehend the responsibilities of team members and collaborations between them while utilizing this knowledge in practice.
11)	Understand the process of game publishing within industry standards besides development and utilize this knowledge practice.
12)	Pitching a video game to developers, publishers, and players; mastering the art of effectively communicating and marketing the features and commercial potential of new ideas, concepts or games.