NMD3102 Globalization and Media Bahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
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
NMD3102 Globalization and Media Spring 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 : 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.

Learning Outcomes

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,

Course Content

This module is intended to provide a firm theoretical and empirical foundation for understanding global communication and the production of international news.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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) Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. 3
2) Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. 4
3) Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. 5
4) Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. 3
5) Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. 4
6) Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. 4
7) Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. 3
8) Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. 5
9) Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. 4
10) Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. 5
11) Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. 4