| EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| NMD4114 | Field Study in Political Communication II | Fall | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| 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. |
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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. |
| This course provides an in-depth exploration of the practices of political communication that is discussed in the first part of the course. |
| 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 |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Gadi Wolfsfeld (2011 ) Making Sense of Media and Politics: Five Principles in Political Communication. New York: Routledge. |
| References: | yok |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 3 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 2 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 2 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 2 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 3 |