EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
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
POV3333 Icons and Symbols Spring 2 2 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 : Instructor DENİZ EYÜCE ŞANSAL
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This class aims to introduce students into the logic, the way of function and the impact of icons and symbols in culture. Introducing the medial differences between image and text will open the field to discuss artistic approaches to this problem especially in photography, but also in literature, film and painting.


Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Identify the logic and function of icons and symbols in culture.
2. Discuss the artistic approaches to icons and symbols in literature, art, painting and photography in particular.
3. Analyze artistic products based on different approaches.
4. Execute photographic experiments with respect to icons and symbols.
5. Evaluate the cultural impacts of icons and symbols in their own image and text productions.
6. Construct a theoretical framework with respect to icons and symbols to build upon.

Course Content

In this class students discuss theoretical texts and analyse artwork, but also do some photographic experiments with respect to symbols and icons. In the last part of each class we will discuss these photographical experiments. In this way the students develop a deep understanding of the cultural impacts of these medial differences and their own image and text production.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course
2) Iconic Communication: Barker: Human Communication Processes King: On the Possibility and Impossibility of a Universal Iconic Communication System Weekly readings will be assigned.
3) Roscoe: The Limits of Iconic Communication Weekly readings will be assigned.
4) McLaren: Some Pictorial Symbol Systems for Public Spaces ISOTYPES a.o. Weekly readings will be assigned.
5) Exhibition Visit Weekly readings will be assigned.
6) Mitchell: Picture Theory: Introduction & The Pictorial Turn Weekly readings will be assigned.
7) Metapictures Weekly readings will be assigned.
8) Beyond Comparison: Picture, Text, and Method Weekly readings will be assigned.
9) Ekphrasis and the Other Weekly readings will be assigned.
10) Ut Pictura Poesis: Abstract Painting and Language Weekly readings will be assigned.
11) Theorising film and television Weekly readings will be assigned.
12) Continued: The Photographic Essay: Four Case Studies Weekly readings will be assigned.
13) Realism, Irrealism, and Ideology: After Nelson Goodman & Conclusion: Some Pictures of Representation Weekly readings will be assigned.
14) Conclusion and Review for the Final Exam Weekly readings will be assigned.

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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 15
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 4 56
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 116

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) 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