GEET 310 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Software Engineering

Course Name

Gender and Media

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
GEET 310	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	4

Prerequisites	None
Course Language
Course Type	Second Foreign Language
Course Level	-
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr. Gör. Burcu SARAÇOĞLU
Assistant(s)	Öğr. Gör. Dr. Aslı Çiftçi

Course Objectives

This course conceptualizes gender as a category of knowledge and aims to understand how gender is constructed by the media. We will consider gender as a constitutive element of identity and by analyzing its intersection with other categories such as race, class, nation and sexuality, we will grasp the importance of the representation of gender in media and its meaning for our lives. The course consists of lectures, screenings and discussions revolving around critical analysis of and engagement with contemporary examples of film, television, adverts and new media.

Learning Outcomes

#	Content	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
#	Content	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
1	Differentiate between sex and gender
2	Critically explain why gender is a social construct
3	Compare the different waves of feminism and their focus
4	Evaluate the evolution of media with regards to how gender has been constructed and performed across a range of moving image forms and genres
5	Demonstrate an understanding of the constructions of sexuality, gender, race, ethnicity and nation in the media.
6	Gain familiarity of the construction of gender in the media in the present day, with a focus on a variety of different cultures and media across the world

Course Description

his course examines various images and representations of gender in media paying particular attention to contemporary discussions. Employing theories from cultural studies, media, film, reception and gender studies, it explores different processes and practices of gender, specifically in terms of media representations of femininity, masculinity and queerness. The media plays a major role in "constructing" gender, and “popular” views of what appropriate gendering is, in turn, shape how we communicate with each other. Participation (20%) – You should come to class prepared to ask questions and ready to make lively, insightful, substantive and respectful contributions to our discussion of the course materials. Written Assignment (20%): These assignments require the students to select a theme we have covered in the class and conduct a detailed analysis of how that example reflects the context in which it was produced/distributed/exhibited.

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

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation	Learning Outcome
1	Course Introduction: Why should and how do we study gender in the media
2	Gender and Identity	Gauntlett, D. Media, Gender and Identity, London and New York: Routledge, 2002: 1-41.
3	Gender and Media Representation	Gallagher, M. “Media and the Representation of Gender”. The Routledge Companion to Media and Gender.2014: 23-31. Eds. C. Carter, L. Steiner and L. McLaughin. London and New York: Routledge, 2014. S. Hall, “The Work of Representation.” İçinde Representation: Cultural Representations and Signifying Practices. Ed. S. Hall. London, California, New Delhi: Sage Publications, 2003.
4	Femininity and spectacle	Butler, J. Performative Acts and Gender Constitution: An Essay in Phenomenology and Feminist Theory, Theatre Journal , Vol. 40, No. 4 (December, 1988): 519-531. Stewart, M. L. “The politics and spectacle of fashion and femininity.” Journal of Women's History. 17(1), (2005): 192-200.
5	Representations of masculinity	Ta. L. M. “Hurt so good: Fight Club, masculine violence, and the crisis of capitalism.” The Journal of American Culture, 29(3), (2006): 265-277. Cohan S. and Hark, I. R. (Eds.) Screening the Male: Exploring Masculinities in Hollywood Cinema. London and New York: Routledge, 2002: 1-22.
6	Queer theory and queer in media	Gerhard. J. “Sex and the City: Carrie Bradshaw's queer postfeminism. Feminist Media Studies”. 5(1), (2005): 37-49. Avila-Saavedra, Guillermo. Nothing queer about queer television: televized construction of gay massculinities, Media Culture Society 2009, Vol. 31(1): 5–21.
7	Gender, race and media	Entman R. M. and Rojecki, A. The black image in the white mind: Media and race in America. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press, 2000: 205-226.
8	Midterm
9	Gender, class and media	Tasker,Y. Working girls: Gender and sexuality in popular cinema. London & New York: Routledge, 2002: 1-18.
10	Gender and violence	Dowds, E. An international legal response to #MeToo, 4, 2018. https://theconversation.com/an-international-legal-response-to-metoo-rape-and-sexual-abuse-is-needed-95617.
11	Gender and representation of violence in media	Gender Violence and The Case of Fatal Attraction (Adrian Lyne, 1987)
12	Gender and media in Turkey	E. Cox, “#MeToo is not enough: it has yet to shift the power imbalances that would bring about gender equality”, Mart 18, 2018. https://theconversation.com/metoo-is-not-enough-it-has-yet-to-shift-the-power-imbalances-that-would-bring-about-gender-equality-92108
13	Student presentations
14	Student presentatios
15	Evaluation of the term, discussion and preperation for the final exam
16	Final

Course Notes/Textbooks	D. Gauntlett, Media, Gender and Identity, London and New York: Routledge, 2002.
Suggested Readings/Materials	The course uses the sources that are listed above

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing	LO 1	LO 2	LO 3	LO 4	LO 5	LO 6
Participation	1
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury	1	30
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	30
Final Exam	1	40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	3	60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	40
Total

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	14	2	28
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		0
Final Exam	1	24	24
		Total	110

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computer computation, and topics specific to related engineering disciplines; the ability to use this knowledge in solving complex engineering problems		-	-	-	-	-
	1	Mathematics	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Science	-	-	-	-	-
	3	Basic engineering	-	-	-	-	-
	4	Computer computation	-	-	-	-	-
	5	Topics specific to related engineering disciplines	-	-	-	-	-
	6	The ability to use this knowledge in solving complex engineering problems	-	-	-	-	-
2	Problem Analysis: The ability to define, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems by using fundamental science, mathematics, and engineering knowledge, while considering the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem.		-	-	-	-	-
3	Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products that meet present and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions.		-	-	-	-	-
	1	The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Considering realistic constraints and conditions in designing complex systems, processes, devices, or products	-	-	-	-	-
	3	The ability to design in a way that meets current and future requirements	-	-	-	-	-
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and information technology tools, including prediction and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations		-	-	-	-	-
5	Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, designing experiments, conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, for the investigation of complex engineering problems.		-	-	-	-	-
	1	The ability to use research methods, including literature review	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Designing experiments	-	-	-	-	-
	3	Conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, for the investigation of complex engineering problems	-	-	-	-	-
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions		-	-	-	-	-
	1	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions	-	-	-	-	-
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession; knowledge of ethical responsibility; awareness of acting impartially and inclusively, without discrimination in any matter. (FENG101)		-	-	-	-	-
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession; knowledge of ethical responsibility	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Awareness of acting impartially and inclusively, without discrimination in any matter.	-	-	-	-	-
8	Individual and Team Work: The ability to work effectively as an individual and as a member or leader of both intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams (whether face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).		-	-	-	-	-
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession), particularly in technical matters.		-	-	-	-	-
	1	Verbal (ENGxxx)	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Written effective communication skills. (ENGxxx)	-	-	-	-	-
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.		-	-	-	-	-
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; (FENG497-FENG498)	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. (FENG101)	-	-	-	-	-
11	Lifelong Learning: The ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological changes.		-	X	-	-	-

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