AMERICAN CULTURE AND LITERATURE
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
FTV3952 Radio Production Spring 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 : Prof. Dr. NİLAY ULUSOY
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor ERHAN KONUK
Recommended Optional Program Components: N/A
Course Objectives: The main objective of the course is to give vision on the general rules of radio production. Although this is not a course about creating a radio programme, students will also experience the making of a radio programme.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Have general knowledge about a radio station
2. Will be able to define the concept of radio production and know the rules of radio production.
3. Will be able to identify the job definitions of all the staff working in the production department (e.g. producer, programmer, programme host, dj, editor etc.)
4. Have general knwledge about the broadcasting, montage and production studios.
5. Will be able to name programme types and differentiate live and recorded broadcasting.
6. Experience making a radio programme.
7.Share the experiences of famous radio programmers.

Course Content

General rules of radio production will be discussed in this course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) What is Production? General rules of production.
2) The Equipment
3) The Studio
4) Editing
5) Types of shows and programs
6) Making a radio program
7) Practice in the studio (Different styles of presentation)
8) Visiting a radio station
9) Practice in the studio (Different styles of presentation)
10) Different styles of radio broadcasting (internet radio)
11) Practice in the studio
12) Meeting famous Turkish radio broadcasters
13) Visiting a radio station
14) Practice in the studio

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: N/A
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 20
Midterms 2 % 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 14 3 42
Application 4 3 12
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Midterms 2 8 16
Final 1 5 5
Total Workload 117

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) Upon graduation, students will acquire key skills and attributes to conduct research to use research tools, to solve problems, to communicate effectively and to transfer skills to the workplace.
2) Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to discuss key issues in fluent English.
3) Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to compose written documents in English with a mature prose style. 4
4) Upon graduation, students will have gained broad knowledge of the American and English literary canons. 4
5) Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to analyze, synthesize and criticize sophisticated works of American and English literature. 4
6) Upon graduation, students will have achieved in depth the understanding of contemporary American culture. 3
7) Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to draw links among diverse literary texts and documents and establish critical connections and adopt an interdisciplinary attitude. 3
8) Upon graduation, students will be able to develop new projects individually or in teams. 3
9) Upon graduation, students will be able to apply their knowledge into their lives for interdisciplinary problem-solving and solutions. 4