Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Psycology of Gender
Course Code: PSİ326
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

In this course, the concept and theories of gender, history, research methods, gender roles, differences, communication, relationships, gender discussions in working life are planned to be discussed.

Course Content

This course will focus on the psychology of gender rather than biological sex. A social psychological perspective on gender differences and gender issues in human relations, culture and health will be examined.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Recognize the issues covered by gender in general and comprehend the basic theoretical and methodological approaches.
2.Know the gender explanations in the field of communication.
3.Knows and explains the relationship between working life, culture and media and gender theories.
4.Knows theoretical explanations about gender roles and differences.
5.Knows gender concepts and explanations about romantic and friendship relationships.
6.Define gender similarities and differences.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Çevre Psikolojisi İnsan-Doğa Etkileşimi ve Çevre Davranışı, G. Kıral Uçar ve D. Hasta (eds.), Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2020.
2.The Psychology of Gender, V. S. Helgeson, Routledge: New York, 2017.
3.Toplumsal Cinsiyet , Ö. Haskan-Avcı (Ed.), Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2020.
4.Toplumsal Cinsiyet Psikolojisi, G. Wood (çev. E. Tanıl), Nobel Akdemik Yayıncılık, 2021.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of the course
Week 2 - Theoretical
History and Research Methods of Gender Studies
Week 3 - Theoretical
Gender Roles
Week 4 - Theoretical
Gender Differences
Week 5 - Theoretical
Communication and Gender
Week 6 - Theoretical
Friendship and Gender
Week 7 - Theoretical
Romantic Relations and Gender
Week 8 - Theoretical
Family and Gender
Week 9 - Theoretical
Success and Gender
Week 10 - Theoretical
Working Life and Gender
Week 11 - Theoretical
Health and Gender
Week 12 - Theoretical
Media and Gender
Week 13 - Theoretical
Culture and Gender
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Overview
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%15
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Assignment110111
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination125126
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)128
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026