Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7PSIR421Gender and Politics3+0+03508.01.2025
Course Details
Language of Instruction French
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and International Relations
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course discuss key concepts in gender by exploring different aspects of feminist IR theory such as power gender relation, gender state relation, and gender security relation and an examination of approaches to thinking about how gender matters in IR. This course aims to introduce students to gender analysis of global politics, and feminist approaches to IR. The course starts with exploring different aspects of feminist IR theory and an examination of approaches to thinking about how gender matters in IR. The course is designed to analytic demonstration of folowwing issues; how does gender shape international relations? How do ideas about masculinity and femininity affect foreign policy, nationalism, war and peace? What do feminist perspectives contribute to the study of IR?
Course Content This course offers an in-depth exploration of key concepts in gender through the lens of feminist International Relations (IR) theory. It introduces students to gender analysis of global politics by examining how gender intersects with power, the state, and security relations in international affairs. The course critically engages with feminist perspectives to understand the role of gender in shaping foreign policy, nationalism, war, and peace.
Key topics include the impact of masculinity and femininity on international relations, the ways in which gender dynamics influence global political structures, and the contributions of feminist theories to the study of IR. Through a combination of theoretical discussion and analytic demonstration, students will explore pressing questions such as: How does gender shape international relations? How do cultural and political ideas about masculinity and femininity affect global issues like war, diplomacy, and security? What unique insights do feminist approaches provide to understanding the complexities of global politics?
By the end of the course, students will be equipped with a feminist framework to critically assess and engage with the gendered dimensions of international relations and global politics.
Course Methods and Techniques This course employs a range of teaching and learning methods such as lecturing, written assignments,essays, group debates and pop quiz.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Emel Topcu https://profil.hku.edu.tr/akademik/emel-topcu/ emel.topcu@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources C. Hooper. (2001). Manly states: Masculinities, International Relations, and Gender Politics. Columbia University Press; J. Hoffman. (2001).Gender and Sovereignty: Feminism, the state and international relations. Palgrave; L.J. Shepherd. (2010). Gender Matters in Global Politics: A feminist Introduction to International Relations. Routledge.
Course Notes C. Hooper. (2001). Manly states: Masculinities, International Relations, and Gender Politics. Columbia University Press; J. Hoffman. (2001).Gender and Sovereignty: Feminism, the state and international relations. Palgrave; L.J. Shepherd. (2010). Gender Matters in Global Politics: A feminist Introduction to International Relations. Routledge.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 25
Quizzes 2 % 20
Attendance 15 % 10
Final examination 1 % 45
Total
19
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 3 45
Assignments 2 10 20
Mid-terms 1 20 20
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Analyze the key contributions of major feminist thinkers in Poltical Theory
2 Examine the historical evolution of feminist movements, focusing on the different waves of feminism.
3 Identify and define key concepts related to feminist perspectives in International Relations, statecraft, and global politics.
4 Apply the theoretical insights on gender in contemporary global politics.
5 Develop critical and analytical skills for evaluating primary sources in feminist International Relations theory.
6 Assess the foundational works of leading feminist scholars in International Relations theory.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course Introduction
2 Power Relations in Gender
3 Power Relations in Gender
4 First wave of feminism
5 Second wave of feminism
6 Third wave of feminism
7 Gender and State
8 Mid-Term Exam
9 Masculunities in IR
10 Economiest Global Gender
11 Violence and Security
12 Militarism and War
14 lobalization and Gender (Migration, Religion, and Nationalism)
15 Globalization and Gender (Migration, Religion, and Nationalism)
16 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 5 5 5 4 4 2 3 4 5 5
C2 5 5 5 4 4 2 3 4 5 5
C3 5 5 5 4 4 2 3 4 5 5
C4 5 5 5 4 4 2 3 4 5 5
C5 5 5 5 4 4 2 3 4 5 5
C6 5 5 5 4 4 2 3 4 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant