BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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
NMD4114	Field Study in Political Communication II	Spring Fall	2	2	3	5

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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 :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TİRŞE ERBAYSAL FİLİBELİ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	none
Course Objectives:	This course provides an in-depth exploration of the practices of political communication that is discussed in the first part of the course. This course is based practice and research in the field. Students will bring their materials to class for farther discussions.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students will be able to develop new skills for research and field work in communication, and will be able to deeply explore the political field not only in times of political crisis, but also in day-to-day politics.

Course Content

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the practices of political communication that is discussed in the first part of the course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction	none
2)	Political actors compete over the new media	Wolfsfeld, 1-7
3)	Political power and power over the media	Wolfsfeld, 7-23
4)	Political control and media independence	Wolfsfeld, 23-45
5)	Turning politics into news	Wolfsfeld, 45-72
6)	Telling a good story	Wolfsfeld, 72-95
7)	media effects	Wolfsfeld, 95-119
8)	Field work I	none
9)	Field work II	none
10)	Field work III	none
11)	Field work IV	none
12)	Presentations	none
13)	Presentations	none
14)	Presenations	none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Gadi Wolfsfeld (2011 ) Making Sense of Media and Politics: Five Principles in Political Communication. New York: Routledge.
References:	yok

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Field Work	1	% 50
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Presentation	1	% 20
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Field Work	8	40
Study Hours Out of Class	14	28
Project	1	10
Homework Assignments	1	5
Total Workload		125

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)	Being able to identify problems and ask right questions
2)	Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude
3)	Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail
4)	Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education
5)	Applying theoretical concepts in project planning
6)	Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork
7)	Increasing efficiency rate in business environment
8)	Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty
9)	Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business
10)	Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding
11)	Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology
12)	Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life
13)	Possessing managing skills and competence
14)	Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations
15)	Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment