Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

Dokuz Eylül University Graduate School of Social Sciences Department of Women s Studies was founded in 2013 along with the launching of the Master in Women s Studies Programme. Non-thesis Master programme is launched in 2015. Due to the multidisciplinary nature of the Women s Studies, the teaching staff of the Department is composed of specialized academics from various departments of the University. By questioning societal and gender issues from the womens viewpoint, the program aims to theoretically and empirically contribute to the solution of the problem of inequality between men and women that affects women s social status especially in Turkey, and critical academic studies regarding gender roles and male-women equality. This program will become a strong academic reference for deepening the awareness of institutions in and out of the university towards issues related with inequality between men and women and gender. Hence, after two semesters of courses for the non-thesis Master programme, students are expected to register 15 courses and fulfill a term project. The Department aims to plan the extracurricular activities such as national and international projects, academic workshops, conferences and seminars in addition to the postgraduate education and research activities. The language of instruction is Turkish.

Qualification Awarded

Master's Degree in Women Studies Non-Thesis (MA)

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

First Cycle Degree in the same or in related disciplines, Transcript, Acceptable score on ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) or Equivalent GRE, GMAT score. Acceptable score on Language Proficiency Tests. Acceptable weighted score based on the first cycle cumulative grade point average (GPA) and ALES score. The exceptions to the requirements of ALES and Foreign Language Proficiency scores is announced by the Graduate School. However, ALES requirement is waived for the admissions to the second cycle graduate programs offered by the Conservatory and the departments of Fine Arts Faculty, where students are admitted only by the Artistic Aptitude Test as well as for the graduates of doctorate /arts proficiency/medical residency/ dental residency/ veterinary residency/ pharmaceutical residency programs. Final admission is based on the evaluation of the related academic unit committee. International student admission requirements are decided by the Graduate School Executive Committee.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Transfer Students:
The transfer student candidates from Turkish or foreign universities are subject to the YOK Legislation "The transfer, double degree, minor degree and inter-institutional credit transfer" and to the evaluation conditions determined by Dokuz Eylul University Senate.
The transfer quotas are determined and announced by Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK). The evaluation of the candidates are done by the school evaluation commmisin and approved by the management

The Graduate Transfers:
The short cycle graduates are given the right to be admitted to the first cycle programs if they comply with the conditions set by the "The transfer of Short Cycle Program Graduates to First Cycle Programs" Legilation of Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK)
The universities inform YOK regarding the quotas and YOK announces the quotas and conditions in "Graduate Transfer Guide" and the placements are managed by YOK due to the results of nationwide graduate transfer exam.

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be
recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing
Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

1.5 years, 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester, 90 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

In the non-thesis Master Programme of Department of Women s Studies of Dokuz Eylül University, there are 11 teaching staff and 1 research assistant. There are 40 computers available for the use of students and classes between 8.30 and 17.00 every week day. Besides, computer labs, wireless internet connection and the library established under the framework of Research Center for Women s Rights and Problems since 2011 gives support to students for their thesis, projects and academic studies. The language of instruction is Turkish.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	To be able to analyze the causes and consequences of social status of women,
2	To be able to analyze the problems faced by women with the theoretical and practical knowledge that gained in one s field,
3	To be able to understand how gender is constructed within the scope of different disciplines,
4	To be able to offer concrete and applicable solution proposals to the field of study with the knowledge that gained in one s field,
5	To be able to analyze women s issues through academic studies in accordance with scientific standards,
6	To be able to contribute scientifically to the field of study with the interdisciplinary knowledge that gained in one s field,
7	To be able to develop the ability of joint study by means of the student profile consisting of different disciplines and occupational groups,
8	To enable cooperation with public bodies and agencies, NGOs and professional organizations by means of concrete and practical solution suggestions.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Graduates can be employed as experts in public and private, local and national institutions regarding women and gender issues. They can also be employed as researchers and practitioners in institutions such as Dokuz Eylül University Research Center for Womens Rights and Problems that aim to grow awareness in the field of gender issues with the means of academic studies. Besides, graduates will have the possibility to apply their acquired knowledge regarding gender issues with different theoretical and methodological approaches in various occupations and fields.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates may apply to the related employment positions in their area of specialization.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
Non-thesis Master in Women?s Studies program has 15 compulsory courses and 1 term project. All courses are offered by the Department of Women?s Studies. There are no prerequisite courses. All the courses are based on semester credit system. The courses of the programme aim to acquire students knowledge, skills and competency regarding the historical, legal, business, psychological, sociological, literary and cultural aspects of gender, women and feminist theory.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
G	1	KDN 7017	WOMEN AT WORK AND EMPLOYMENT ISSUES	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	6
G	2	KDN 7019	WOMEN IN WORKING LIFE AND EMPLOYMENT ISSUES	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	6
G	3	KDN 7031	VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN TERMS OF WOMEN'S HEALTH	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	6
G	4	KDN 7029	FEMINIST THEORY	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	6
G	5	KDN 7025	CITY, SPACE AND GENDER	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	6
TOTAL:								30

1 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS

2 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	KDN 7010	WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FINANCING METHODS	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	5
B	2	KDN 7018	GENDER IN EVERYDAY LANGUAGE USE	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	5
B	3	KDN 7032	GENDER EQUALITY IN THE EU POLITICY	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	5
B	4	KDN 7024	WOMEN AND POLITICS	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	5
B	5	KDN 7028	BODY, GENDER AND MYTHOLOGY	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	5
B	6	KDN 7299	TERM PROJECT	COMPULSORY	0	1	0	5
TOTAL:								30

2 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS

3 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	30
TOTAL:								30

3 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Evaluation and assessment methods for each course are defined in the Course Description Form which is prepared by related faculty member/s and included in the information package. Exams and course success notes is subject to the relevant articles of the DEU Regulation on Graduate Education.
Dokuz Eylul University, Graduate Education Regulation web address:
http://www.sbe.deu.edu.tr/icerik.php id=0028

Graduation Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) Non-Thesis Program is comprised of courses (at least 75 ECTS) and a term project (15 ECTS), in total 90 ECTS credits. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB/S/TP grades.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of the Department: Prof. Dr. Asuman ALTAY
E-mail: asuman.altay@deu.edu.tr - sbe.kadin@deu.edu.tr
Web-page: https://kadincalismalari.deu.edu.tr/en/
Phone: +90 232 301 87 60
Fax: +90 232 453 02 66 +90 232 453 02 66

DOKUZ EYLÜL ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü
Kadın Çalışmaları Anabilim Dalı
Tınaztepe Kampüsü Buca, İzmir / TÜRKİYE 35390

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