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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
PRL1111 | Theories of Media and Communication I | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Must Course |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. İDİL KARADEMİRLİDAĞ SUHER |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EDA ÖZTÜRK Instructor SİNEM İNCE Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ALİ ÇAĞIL ÖMERBAŞ Prof. Dr. HASAN KEMAL SUHER Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ŞAFAK ŞAHİN Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TİRŞE ERBAYSAL FİLİBELİ |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | This course is designed around three major parts as seen in the session details. In the first few weeks of the course, topics such as the definition of communication, mass communication, mass media, culture, and communication models are discussed. The emphasis is to understand the relationship between mass communication and culture. In the following weeks, the course helps students situate the concepts and theories in relation to their lives as informed citizens and working professionals in a mediated global society, and learn to conduct critical research into and think critically about established categories and hierarchies of power and the role of media in reinforcing / challenging them. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; To demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental types, purposes, and the relevance of communication; To define the key terms, theories and concepts related to media studies; To problematize “media,” by understanding them not as monolithic, but rather a series of Interrelated structures like history, economy, politics and culture; To describe the various ways that audiences use media in their lives; To demonstrate an understanding of evolving media technologies and relevant issues and trends; To historicize and trace how media has become what they are today and their potential futures To apply key theoretical approaches to historical and contemporary cases. |
The course covers introductory topics in the field of mass communication including the definitions of communication, mass communication, mass media, and culture, forms of media such as books, newspapers, magazines, film, television, radio, videogames and internet, and finally their supporting industries with an emphasis on public relations and advertising. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | An Overview of the Course Content, Objectives, Learning Methods, and Assignments. | |
2) | -Kültür ve Medya Okuryazarlığı - Sosyal Bilimlerde Diğer Temel Kavramlar | |
3) | Introduction to Mass Communication II | Baran, pp. 18-29, 34-42, 47-51 |
4) | Forms of Media: Books | Baran, pp. 55-76 |
5) | Forms of Media: Newspapers | Baran, pp. 85-101 |
6) | Forms of Media: Magazines | Baran, pp. 115-127 |
7) | Forms of Media: Film | Baran, pp. 139-160 |
8) | Forms of Media: Radio and Television | Baran, pp. 171-179, 194-197, 203-219 |
9) | Forms of Media: Videogames | Baran, pp. 237-243 |
10) | Forms of Media: The Internet | Baran, pp. 250-253, 261-280 |
11) | Supporting Industries I: Public Relations | Baran, pp. 297-314 |
12) | Supporting Industries II: Advertising | Baran, pp. 323-346 |
13) | Discussion topics | |
14) | Review for the final exam |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | (1) Baran, Stanley J. (2012) Introduction to Mass Communication: Media Literacy & Culture (7th Edition), New York: McGraw-Hill. (2) Fiske, J. (1990) Introduction to Communication Studies (2nd Edition), London: Routledge. (3) Baran, Stanley J. & Davis, Dennis K. (2015) Mass Communication Theory: Foundations, Ferment and Future (7th Edition), Belmont: Thomson. (4) ADDITTIONAL ARTICLES + VIDEOS + PODCASTS |
References: |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Midterms | 2 | % 60 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 5 | 70 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Midterms | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Final | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Total Workload | 125 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how advertising and brand communication works in a free-market economy. | 1 |
2) | To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of advertising. | 1 |
3) | To be able to research, create, design, write, and present an advertising campaign and brand strategies of their own creation and compete for an account as they would at an advertising agency. | 1 |
4) | To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data for a variety of products and services. | 2 |
5) | To be able to develop an understanding of the history of advertising as it relates to the emergence of mass media outlets and the importance of advertising in the marketplace. | 3 |
6) | To be able to follow developments, techniques, methods, as well as research in advertising field; and to be able to communicate with international colleagues in a foreign language. (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1) | 3 |
7) | To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to unexpected problems that arise during implementation process in the Advertising field. | 4 |
8) | To be able to understand how advertising works in a global economy, taking into account cultural, societal, political, and economic differences that exist across countries and cultures. | 3 |
9) | To be able to approach the dynamics of the field with an integrated perspective, with creative and critical thinking, develop original and creative strategies. | 4 |
10) | To be able to to create strategic advertisements for print, broadcast, online and other media, as well as how to integrate a campaign idea across several media categories in a culturally diverse marketplace. | 4 |
11) | To be able to use computer software required by the discipline and to possess advanced-level computing and IT skills. (“European Computer Driving Licence”, Advanced Level) | 2 |
12) | To be able to identify and meet the demands of learning requirements. | 3 |
13) | To be able to develop an understanding and appreciation of the core ethical principles of the advertising profession. | 5 |