Information Package / Course Catalogue
Psychology of Gender
Course Code: IFC517
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to teach students the social psychological perspective to gender differences.

Course Content

This course is devoted to the investigation of psychological gender rather than biological sex. Gender differences will be explored from a social psychological perspective. Implications of both male and female gender roles in relationships, culture and health are focuses.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To know the history and development of gender studies.
2.To gain perspective for gender differences with a social psychological perspective.
3.To know gender differences in relations and health.
4.To know the effects of media and culture on gender.
5.To know the social representations of gender in Turkey.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Dökmen, Z. Y. (2012). Toplumsal Cinsiyet Sosyal Psikolojik Açıklamalar. Remzi Kitabevi: İstanbul.
2.Helgeson, V. S. (2017). The Psychology of Gender. Routledge: New York.
3.Burr, V. (1998). Gender& Sosyal Psychology. Routledge: London.
4.Related scientific journals:Sex Roles, Men&Masculinity, Journal of Research in Gender Studies, Journal of Gender Studies
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Methods and History of Gender Research
Week 3 - Theoretical
Gender-Roles
Week 4 - Theoretical
Gender-differences
Week 5 - Theoretical
Communication
Week 6 - Theoretical
Friendships
Week 7 - Theoretical
Romantic relationships
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Relationships and Health
Week 10 - Theoretical
Achievement
Week 11 - Theoretical
Work and Family
Week 12 - Theoretical
Media and Gender
Week 13 - Theoretical
Culture and Gender
Week 14 - Theoretical
Social Representations of Gender in Turkey
Week 15 - Theoretical
General Evaluation
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment140228
Term Project20714
Individual Work140228
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
3
4
5
5
5
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026