| 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 |
| NMD3102 | Globalization and Media | Fall | 3 | 0 | 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 |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. HASAN KEMAL SUHER |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None. |
| Course Objectives: | This course aims to focus on the concepts of globalization, communication and journalism from a theoretical perspective. It also analyzes the transformation of global media and communication in terms of new technologies and new media. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; - will be able to identify the impact of globalization and new technologies on the production of news, - will grasp the global changes and their effects and develop skills on news making concerning them. - will have an in-depth knowledge of the dynamics of news production on global news networks such as CNN; BBC, Reuters - will gain practical skills in writing news in an international format and style, |
| This module is intended to provide a firm theoretical and empirical foundation for understanding global communication and the production of international news. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to the course | |
| 2) | What is Globalization? | |
| 3) | Globalization and the Notions of Time & Space | |
| 4) | Understanding the Bond Between Media and Globalism | |
| 5) | Culture and Cultural Imperialism | |
| 6) | Post-truth & Informational Sphere (Echo Chambers, Filter Bubbles etc.) | |
| 7) | Midterm Exam | |
| 8) | Practice: examining news | |
| 9) | Post-truth & Populism | |
| 10) | Big Data & Data Mining | |
| 11) | Post-truth & populism | |
| 12) | Big Data & Data Mining | |
| 13) | Consumer Society | |
| 14) | General Review |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | "Theories of Globalization", William I. Robinson "Time and Space Reunited", Zygmunt Bauman "Media and Globalization", Douglas Kellner &Clayton Pierce "Consumer Society", Jean Baudrillard |
| References: | "Theories of Globalization", William I. Robinson "Time and Space Reunited", Zygmunt Bauman "Media and Globalization", Douglas Kellner &Clayton Pierce "Consumer Society", Jean Baudrillard |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 13 | % 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 35 |
| Final | 1 | % 45 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 55 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 45 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 121 | ||
| 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 |