MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ADV4659 From Traditional to Digital Advertising and Media Ethics Fall 3 0 3 5
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜL ŞENER
Course Objectives: The course examines ethical issues related to advertising and media practices. The aim of the course is to examine the philosophical and practical approaches to understanding the issue of ethics and the dilemmas in the field of advertising and media. In addition to teaching students the meaning of the concept of ethics, tthis course also aims to answer questions such as : "Are some practices in advertising unethical?", "What can be done to recognize, define, evaluate, and prevent unethical practices? What are the effects of unethical actions in the media on society? "

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To learn the ethical theories and concepts related to the fields of advertising and media,
2) To gain knowledge of media ethics in both traditional and digital advertising,
3) To have knowledge and understanding about ethical values,
4) To have knowledge about ethical concepts, competencies, dilemmas and professional roles in traditional advertising,
"5) To have knowledge about ethical concepts, competencies, dilemmas and professional roles in digital advertising,
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6) To evaluate the economic, legal and social issues from an ethical point of view that defines the complex interactions between advertising and the individual,
7) To define ethics in advertising by exploring beliefs about human nature, ethical principles, and industry.
8) To learn the methods of recognizing and evaluating ethical problems and ethical codes in society
9) To be aware of ethical and unethical practices in both traditional and digital media and advertisements,
10) To question and develop beliefs about ethical responsibilities as individuals and future advertisers,

Course Content

Definition of Ethics, Media Ethics, Advertising Ethics, Analysis of Ethics in Traditional Advertising Concept, Analysis of Ethics in Digital Advertising, Analysis of Ethical and Unethical Practices in the Advertising Sector, Relationship between Advertising and Media, Laws and Regulations Restricting Advertising Ethically, Media and Regulations of Minority Groups Representation in Advertising Spaces, Stereotypes in Media and Advertising

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) The Importance of Ethical Behavior and the Place of Advertising Ethics in the 21st Century
3) The Relationship Between Advertising Ethics and Economy
4) Advertising Ethics and Media
5) Midterm
6) Ethical Regulatory Issues and Laws Related to the Advertising Field and Media Field
7) Advertising Ethics and Copyright Regulation
8) Advertising Ethics and Brand Regulations
9) Midterm
10) Ethical Issues in Media and Advertising: Minority Groups and Gender-Based Representation and Stereotypes
11) Ethical Issues in Media and Advertising: Advertisements for Children
12) Ethical Issues in Media and Advertising: Advertisements About Tobacco Products
13) Socially Responsible Advertising Concept and Case Studies II
14) Socially Responsible Advertising Concept and Case Studies II

Sources

Course Notes: "Sheehan, Kim (2014), Controversies in Contemporary Advertising, Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications."
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 70
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 12 3 36
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 12 7 84
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 2 4 8
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 4 4
Total Workload 132

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution