PSY5402 PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN &GENDER

Course Code:2335402
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (0.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Psychology
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. NURAY SAKALLI
Offered Semester:Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

?  To help students understand why gender issues (such as sexism, manhood, femininty, masculinity, gender stereotypes, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and reactions to sexism) should be examined in the field of Social Psychology.

?  To introduce students to both traditional and current theories about gender and sexism.
?  To familiarize students with the factors that influence attitudes toward women and men.

?  To demonstrate the application of the theories to social problems relevant to women.


Course Content

The psychology of being a male or a female is pursued within a developmental perspective. Gender differences and problems in childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age are considered. Special emphasis is given to exploring the psychological functions and implications of gender stereotypes.


Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the graduate students will be able

?  To understand gender, attitudes toward women and men, sexism, manhood, discrimination against women, and reactions to sexism.

?  To describe core concepts in the traditional and current theories of gender issues such as sexism.

?  To asses the role of various social psychological concepts on attitude change or intervention programs relevant to gender issues.


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Skills to understand and successfully employ the latest and most advanced research and data analysis methods and techniques.
2Knowledge of the latest theoretical and empirical literature in psychology.
3Skills to conduct research and critically evaluate the important literature on any topic of interest related to psychology or other relevant disciplines.
4Awareness about the novel information in light of the theoretical knowledge gained and knowledge to develop advanced research topics and questions.
5Skills to develop and carry out a research project from beginning to end in light of the formulated research questions using the accumulated knowledge from relevant literature and methods.
6Awareness of conducting research, publishing, and application activities in light of ethical principles and values.
7Skills to work independently as an individual and as part of a team.
8Skills to communicate effectively, both in written and oral forms of English and Turkish, during scientific activities.

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution