FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Department of Mathematics

GEET 312 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
History of the Women’s Rights Movement
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
GEET 312
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
6

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Service Course
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Group Work
Q&A
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course examines the history of the women’s rights movement and will analyze the ways that women have mobilized over the 20th and 21st centuries. Historical analysis will be used to trace how the women’s rights movement began, evolved and the divisions among different women’s groups. A special emphasis will be made on the history of the women’s rights movement in Turkey.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • to compare and contrast the first, second and third waves of feminism
  • to identify key events and thinkers that define the different waves of feminism
  • to analyze the relationship between gender and the state
  • • to compare and contrast the women’s rights movement in different states such as the United States, United Kingdom and Turkey
  • to identify key issues of debate within the women’s rights movement currently
  • to trace the history of the women’s rights movement in Turkey
Course Description This course aims to give students insight into women’s rights movement of the 20th and 21st century by comparing and contrasting the different waves of feminism. The contribution of international organizations, particularly the United Nations will be discussed in greater detail and a special emphasis will be made on the women’s rights movement in Turkey.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction -
2 Basic Concepts Lecture Notes 1
3 Historical Background I Lecture Notes 2
4 Historical Background II Lecture Notes 2
5 First Wave Feminism Lecture Notes 3
6 Movie Screening -.
7 Second Wave Feminism Lecture Notes 4
8 Mid-term Exam -
9 Third Wave Feminism Lecture Notes 5
10 Movie Screening -
11 Ottoman Woman's Movement Lecture Notes 6
12 Feminism in Turkey I Lecture Notes 7
13 Feminism in Turkey II Lecture Notes 7
14 Presentations
15 Review of the Semester
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Lecture notes will be uploaded to Blackboard/ GEET 312/Materials section. 

 

Suggested Readings/Materials

They will be uploaded to Blackboard/GEET 312/ Materials section. 

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
15
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
25
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
25
Final Exam
1
35
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
65
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
35
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
15
3
45
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
1
10
10
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
14
14
Final Exam
1
39
39
    Total
156

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics or theories and applications of statistics.

2

To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge, interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the fields of mathematics or statistics.

3

To be able to apply mathematics or statistics in real life phenomena with interdisciplinary approach and discover their potentials.

4

To be able to evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach and develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.

5

To be able to share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals, non-professionals.

6

To be able to take responsibility both as a team member or individual in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field, planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project.

7

To be able to use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.

8

To be able to act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.

9

To be able to possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also environmental protection, worker's health and security.

10

To be able to connect concrete events and transfer solutions, collect data, analyze and interpret results using scientific methods and having a way of abstract thinking.

11

To be able to collect data in the areas of Mathematics or Statistics and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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