PSYCHOLOGY
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
FTV3935 Radio Programming 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 : Prof. Dr. NİLAY ULUSOY
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor ERHAN KONUK
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The main objective of the course is to give vision on the making of a radio programme through the introduction of the structure of a radio programme. Although this is not a course about the structure of the radio stations, the structure of the stations (the positions in a radio station, radio formats etc) will be examined in order to situate the topic in a wider context.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Will be able to define the concepts of radio prgramme and programmer.
2. Recognize the definitions of different positions in a radio station.
3. Recognize the differences between different positions and job titles.
4. Will be able to name different types of radio programmes.
5. Will be able to name different radio formats.
6. Recognize the corporate staff organization in both the state and the private radio stations.
7. Will be able to name reportage and interview types.
8. Make the montage of a radio programme.
9. Share the experiences of important radio programmers.
10. Will be able to understand the importance of advertisement, news, promotion and budget for a radio station.

Course Content

This is a radio programme creating course in which general structure of a radio station is examined.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Radio Programming
2) The Departments in a Radio Station
3) The Broadcaster, The Programmer, The Presenter, The DJ, The producer
4) Radio Formats, The Radio Shows (Live, Band, etc.)
5) Different Styles of Interviewing
6) Editing (The editing sets, the studios)
7) Visiting a Radio Station or a Record Studio
8) Meeting with famous radio stars (DJ, Presenter etc.), pop singers, groups or artists
9) The Commercials, The News
10) The promotions and the budgets
11) Radio Broadcasting in Turkey
12) Radio Broadcasting in the world
13) Practice in the studio
14) Review for the final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 2 % 30
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 10 50
Presentations / Seminar 3 25
Midterms 1 4
Final 1 4
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) Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science.
2) Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior.
3) Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives
4) Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study).
5) Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups.
6) Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological).
7) Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them.
8) Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation.
9) To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. 3