Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Associate (Short Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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Course Coordinator : |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TİRŞE ERBAYSAL FİLİBELİ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TİRŞE ERBAYSAL FİLİBELİ
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Recommended Optional Program Components: |
Lind, R. An (2009). Race/Gender/Media: Considering Diversity Across Audiences, Content, and Producers
ISBN-10: 0205537359 |
Course Objectives: |
Discrimination is one of the main and deepest problems of today’s media as it is also a main problem for all societies. On the other hand, diversity is one of the most popular concepts in media. Focusing on media’s role on creating and distributing stereotypes and cultural images, this course aims to inform students about major theories on media, diversity and discrimination issues, to develop a critical perspective on media coverage and to be an occasion for students to deeply discuss about current media content. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
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Introduction to the course |
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Key concepts: stereotypes, discrimination, media pluralism and diversity |
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3) |
Cultural diversity and minority groups 1: race and ethnicity |
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Cultural diversity and minority groups 2: religion and ethnicity |
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5) |
Discussion: Fact-Checking 101 |
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6) |
Peace studies: Structural and cultural violence |
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Gender studies part 1: image, role and social conditions of women
Gender studies part 2: representation of LGBTQI+ and sexual orientation |
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8) |
People with disabilities and age discrimination
Media representation of children and young people |
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9) |
Media pluralism and diversity |
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10) |
Media pluralism 2.0: Digital threats and democracy
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11) |
Discussion: Can an algorithm be racist? |
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12) |
Presentations |
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13) |
Presentations |
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14) |
Review of the term |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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To have the ability to understand the basic concepts of Banking and Insurance and to be able to use them effectively in business. |
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2) |
To have the ability to work individually or in a team when needed on matters related to his/her profession and to follow and apply the developments in his/her sector. |
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3) |
To be equipped with the necessary knowledge to carry out the legal responsibilities and to follow the related regulations in their sector. |
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4) |
To understand the importance of banking and insurance from the point of the state’s economy and enterprises and to express this importance properly. |
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To be able to use the computer as well as the profession requires and to be able to do work, accumulate knowledge and to use this knowledge relevantly and effectively. |
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6) |
To make them gain the ability to find practical solutions for the problems of daily commercial activities and to take correct decisions. |
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7) |
To be able to take responsibilities in banking and insurance sector and more generally in the finance sector and to be qualified to start his/her own business after the legal requirements have been met. |
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8) |
To have the competency to carry out the accountancy related to banking and insurance. |
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9) |
To have the competency to build effective customer relations and to have effective communication and persuasion skills. |
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10) |
To be able to determine the accumulated knowledge druring the education in line with the cause and effect relations and to be able to have the necessary professional qualifications to know where, when and how to use his/her knowledge. |
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