COP3302 Ajans Press Media Monitoring and CoverageBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
COP3302 Ajans Press Media Monitoring and Coverage Fall 3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. ELİF ENGİN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SELCAN YEŞİLYURT
Assoc. Prof. ELİF ENGİN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims students to be master about the historical development of media monitoring in Turkey and all around the world and to inform the practices of media monitoring in Turkey.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will be able to define the history of media monitoring in Turkey and all around the world.
2) Students will be able to recognize the importance of media monitoring in communication professions.
3) Students will be able to analyze the best practices in media monitoring.
4) Students will be able to identify the different media monitoring areas.
5) Students will have the knowledge about monitoring the media.
6) Students will be able to comprehend the importance of media monitoring in public relations

Course Content

This course compose of theory and practice in media area. Ajans Press is one of the leading media monitoring company of Turkey. Including the CEO of this agency every employee of this company will attend and give lecture different topics about which they are experts.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to media monitoring and analysis
2) Historical development of media monitoring in Turkey and all around the world.
3) Monitoring media for TV
4) Monitoring media for radio
5) Monitoring media for newspaper
6) Field work at Ajans Press
7) Midterm exam
8) Analyzing Turkish newspaper coverage and news
9) Field work at Ajans Press
10) Relationship between democracy, media freedom and monitoring media
11) Analyzing news on television
12) Best practices in media monitoring
13) Discussions about media, news and analyzing media with CEO of Ajans Press
14) Review for final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: Critical media analysis : an introduction for media professionals/ Matteo Stocchetti ; Karin Kukkonen

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 5 65
Homework Assignments 2 3 6
Midterms 1 4 4
Final 1 6 6
Total Workload 120

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge of subjects specific to mathematics (analysis, linear, algebra, differential equations, statistics), science (physics, chemistry, biology) and related engineering discipline, and the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose
3) Design complex Biomedical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Biomedical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct numerical or physical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Biomedical Engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Biomedical Engineering-related problems.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, oral and written, to have gained the level of English language knowledge (European Language Portfolio B1 general level) to follow the innovations in the field of Biomedical Engineering; gain the ability to write and understand written reports effectively, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9) Having knowledge for the importance of acting in accordance with the ethical principles of biomedical engineering and the awareness of professional responsibility and ethical responsibility and the standards used in biomedical engineering applications
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Biomedical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Biomedical Engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.