Gender and Culture

Course Code:

ANT 383

Semester:

Fall

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Lab:

0

Laboratuvar Saati:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

4

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Ebru Kayaalp

Courses given by:

Ebru Kayaalp

Course Objectives:

This course aims to examine the literature on culture and gender in anthropology and to make students reflect on changes in the approach to gender. The course will explore anthropology's approach to gender, the meaning of "women's anthropology" and how this concept differs from the dominant, current views of anthropology, how feminist anthropology differs from traditional anthropology, and many other questions.

Course Content:

Starting in the 1960s, "gender" as an analytical category overtook "woman" and became a key concept in the social sciences. This shift aimed at separating and recognizing the biological and cultural domains. During the course, we will examine different examples from various field studies, epistemological theories of sex, gender, and power relations in different cultures, practices, and textual representations of gender. In addition, students are expected to do the weekly readings, submit weekly assignments, and be prepared for class discussions.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture 2. Case Study 3. Demonstration 4. Fieldwork 5. Student Activities/Projects

Course Evaluation Methods:

A. Exam B. Participation/Discussion C. Field Work/Case Study D. Homework/Assignment E. Presentation

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. Discuss the categories of "woman," "sex" and "gender".	1,8,10	1,3,5	A, D, E
2. It has a new perspective with a gender approach to anthropology.	1,2,10	1,3,5	A, D, E
3. Examines anthropological sources on culture and gender.	7,10	1,3,5	A, D, E
4. Examines theoretical frameworks and approaches to gender.	8,9,10	1,3,5	A, D, E

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topic	Study Materials
1	Introduction	Scott
2	Gender and Theoretical Approach	Mascia Lees and Johnson Black
3	Gender Studies in Anthropology	Rosaldo, Rapp
4	Women and Gender in Anthropology	Slocum, Sacks
5	Women and Culture 2	Gender and Anthropology, Ch. 3, pp: 20-39.
6	Evolutionary Models and Their Criticisms	Gender and Anthropology, Ch. 4, pp: 40-46.
7	Review of all the discussed subjects
8	Psychological Approaches	Gender and Anthropology, Ch. 5, pp: 47-67.
9	Materialist Approaches and Their Criticisms	Gender and Anthropology, Ch. 6, pp: 68-79.
10	Structuralist Approaches and Criticisms	Gender and Anthropology, Ch. 7, pp: 80-91.Gal.
11	Discourse Analysis and Sociolinguistic Approach	Gender and Anthropology, Ch. 8 and 9, pp: 92-106.
12	Reflexive Approach and Anthropology	Rapp and Ross
13	Sex and Gender/Biology and Culture	Scott Mascia Lees and Johnson Black
14	Review and Conclusion

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Additional Resources

Scott, Joan. 1988. “Gender as a Useful Category of Historical Analysis,” In Gender and the Politics of History. New York: Columbia University Press, pp: 28-50.

Frances E. Mascia-Lees and Nancy Johnson Black. 2000. Gender and Anthropology, Illinois: Waveland Press. Ch.1 and 2, pp: 1-19.

Rosaldo, Michelle Zimbalist, 1974. “Woman, Culture, and Society: A Theoretical Overview.” In Women, Culture and Society. Michelle Zimbalist Rosaldo and Louise Lamphere, (eds). California: Stanford University Press, pp: 17-42.

Rayna R. Reiter. 1975. “Introduction.” In Toward and Anthropology of Women. New York: Monthly Review Press, pp: 11-19.

Gender and Anthropology, Ch. 4, pp: 40-46.

Gender and Anthropology, Ch. 5, pp: 47-67.

Gender and Anthropology, Ch. 6, pp: 68-79.

Gender and Anthropology, Ch. 7, pp: 80-91.

Gender and Anthropology, Ch. 8 and 9, pp: 92-106.

Rapp, Rayna ve Ellen Ross. 1981. “Sex and Society: A Research Note from Anthropology and Social History.” Comparative Studies in Society and History (23/1): 51-72.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	YULearn
Assignments	YULearn
Exams	YULearn

Assessment

ASSESSTMENT
In-Term Studies	Number	Percentage
Mid-terms	1	30
Presentation	2	30
Final Assignment	1	40
Total		100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade		40
Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Acquires the basic terms, theoretical point of views and the historical evolution of anthropology.				x
2	Gains insight into the subfields of anthropology and the unique methods and applications of these fields.				x
3	Possess knowledge about conducting ethnographic study, which is the basic research method of anthropology, and designs fieldwork accordingly.					x
4	Formulates questions and evaluates research findings through analytical, critical and creative thinking by utilizing the knowledge and skills of anthropology.					x
5	Demonstrates adherence to scientific and ethical values in fieldwork and academic research and acts in accordance with these values.					x
6	Identifies social problems and develops social projects using anthropological theory and research methods.					x
7	Effectively utilizes current databases, information resources, and information technologies.				x
8	Designs interdisciplinary studies and participates in study groups by integrating disciplines alongside anthropology.				x
9	Exhibits social awareness and responsibility, approaching individual and cultural diversities with impartiality.					x
10	Acquires the ability to think, read, write and orally express English at an academic level.					x

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	1	14
Mid Term	1	20	20
Presentation	1	10	10
Final assignment	1	20	20
Total Workload			107
Total Workload / 25 (h)			4,28
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

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