COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: GENDER EQUALITY AND LAW

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
LAW 414	C	8	4	0	0	4	6

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	Dr. Eglantina Farruku efarruku@epoka.edu.al
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Dr. Eglantina Farruku efarruku@epoka.edu.al , 48
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	M.Sc. Adena Vangjeli avangjeli@epoka.edu.al
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered)	Integrated second cycle study program in Law
Classroom and Meeting Time:	D-202, Thursday, 12:30-16:30
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:	75%
Course Description:	Lënda do të fokusohet t’i japë studentit njohuri bazë të diskriminimit gjinor, stereotipeve dhe paragjykimeve gjinore, te barazisë, integrimit dhe drejtësise gjinore. Kursi, analizon gjithashtu modele legjislative të përpunuara të vendeve perëndimore në fushën e barazisë gjinore dhe studion legjislacionin ekzistues të barazisë gjinore në Shqipëri. Lënda synon të ofrojë modele legjislative të përpunuara në fushën e barazisë gjinore dhe të studiojë legjislacionin ekzistues të barazisë gjinore në Shqipëri.
Course Objectives:	The purpose and main objectives of this course are to explain the concept of gender discrimination, gender stereotypes and prejudices, as well as gender equality, integration, and justice. Special emphasis will be placed on raising awareness about the importance of gender equality as a matter of respecting women's human rights. The course also aims to analyze the connections between the issue of gender equality and the legal field.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	February, 27, 2025. Introduction to the course: Understanding gender equality and the importance of advancing toward it."Gender Equality from a Modern Perspective" , Tanusree Chakraborty, 2024, Vol.1, p.1-10
2	March, 6, 2025. Overview of international legislation on gender equality and elimination of violence against women and girls."Gender Equality from a Modern Perspective" , Tanusree Chakraborty, 2024, Vol.1, p.17-32.
3	March, 13, 2025. Overview of the Albanian legislation and policies on gender equality and elimination of violence against women and girls.
4	March, 20, 2025. History of feminism. The narratives (chronological or thematic) of the movements and ideologies which have aimed at equal rights for women."Gender Equality from a Modern Perspective" , Tanusree Chakraborty, 2024, Vol.1, p.33-45.
5	March, 27, 2025. The Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Periodic reports for Albania."Gender Equality from a Modern Perspective" , Tanusree Chakraborty, 2024, Vol.1, p.46-60.
6	April, 3, 2025. The Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence (Istanbul Convention). GREVIO Reports for Albania."Gender Equality from a Modern Perspective" , Tanusree Chakraborty, 2024, Vol.1, p.75-90
7	April, 10, 2025. Basic concepts of violence against women and girls. Forms of gender-based violence (including domestic violence), causes, myths, and facts related to gender-based violence."Gender Equality from a Modern Perspective" , Tanusree Chakraborty, 2024, Vol.1, p.90-99
8	Mid-term Exam
9	April, 24, 2025. Femicide. Definition, causes and femicide watch initiatives."Gender Equality from a Modern Perspective" , Tanusree Chakraborty, 2024, Vol.1, p.115-132
10	May, 1, 2025. Law no. 9669 dated 18/12/2006 “On measures against violence in family relations”, amended.
11	May, 8, 2025. Access to and quality of services for victims of gender-based violence."Gender Equality from a Modern Perspective" , Tanusree Chakraborty, 2024, Vol.1, p.146-174
12	May, 15, 2025. Women in career advancement. The gender gap in employment. "Gender Equality from a Modern Perspective" , Tanusree Chakraborty, 2024, Vol.1, p.10-17.
13	May, 22, 2025. Gender equality in decision-making processes. Gender quotas."Gender Equality from a Modern Perspective" , Tanusree Chakraborty, 2024, Vol.1, p.215-235
14	May, 29, 2025. The portrayal of women in media (traditional and digital). Combating violent and sexualised hate speech targeting women."Gender Equality from a Modern Perspective" , Tanusree Chakraborty, 2024, Vol.1, p.256-269.

Prerequisite(s):	N/A
Textbook(s):	"Gender Equality from a Modern Perspective" by Tanusree Chakraborty, 2023
Additional Literature:	"Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women", United Nations General Assembly, 1979; The Council of Europe "Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence" (the Istanbul Convention), Council of Europe, 2011; GREVIO Reports for Albania; Law no. 9669 dated 18/12/2006 “On measures against violence in family relations”, amended.
Laboratory Work:	No
Computer Usage:	No
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	In-depth knowledge on the importance of gender and intersectional gender analysis through looking at policies and practices at national, European, and international levels.
2	Necessary skills on how to provide advice including legal services to the victims of certain crimes with special attention to social positionality of the victims in relation to gender, sexuality, race, class, ethnicity, (dis)ability, religion, nationality, and age.
3	Required ability on cooperation with other organizations; NGOs and GOs and practitioners at regional, national, and international levels to advocate for achieving gender justice.

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Integrated second cycle study program in Law Program
1	Fitimi dhe përdorimi i njohurive të avancuara në fushën e drejtësisë dhe jurisprudencës, mbështetur në tekstet mësimore, materialet dhe burimet e tjera shkencore.	5
2	Fitimi i njohurive rreth çështjeve dhe problematikave të fushës së drejtësisë, së bashku me analizën e aspekteve historike, shoqërore e politike.	4
3	Fitimi i njohurive rreth organizimit të shtetit.	5
4	Fitimi i njohurive rreth kapaciteteve të analizës lidhur me konceptet dhe ndarjet kryesore të degëve të së drejtës.	5
5	Përmirësimi i aftësive për të punuar së bashku me disiplinat kryesore të shkencave sociale dhe disiplinat e tjera të cilat janë të lidhura me drejtësinë.	4
6	Fitimi i njohurive rreth drejtësisë duke përthithur terminologjinë profesionale të fushës.	5
7	Përcaktimi i ngjarjeve dhe temave komplekse, nëpërmjet zhvillimit të diskutimeve dhe bërjes së sugjerimeve të reja në përputhje me hulumtimet e fushës.	5
8	Fitimi i aftësive në përdorimin e programeve kompjuterike dhe të teknologjisë së informacionit me qëllim arritjen e qasjes në dijen aktuale.	3
9	Përmirësimi i të menduarit kritik dhe aftësive në kryerjen e hulumtimit në mënyrë të pavarur.	5
10	Fitimi i njohurive për të folur në një gjuhë të huaj në një nivel të mjaftueshëm për të komunikuar me kolegët dhe për të kuptuar zhvillimet bashkëkohore në fushën e drejtësisë dhe të jurisprudencës.	5
11	Fitimi i aftësive për të respektuar vlerat shoqërore, shkencore dhe etike gjatë mbledhjes dhe interpretimit të të dhënave që kanë të bëjnë me zhvillimet shoqërore dhe atyre në drejtësi.	4
12	Ndërgjegjësimi në lidhje me rëndësinë e të drejtave të njeriut dhe mjedisit.

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)	1	30
Term Paper	1	20
Final Exam	1	40
Attendance		10
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	4	64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	2	32
Mid-terms	1	19	19
Assignments	1	10	10
Final examination	1	25	25
Other	0	0	0
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load/25(h):			6
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER