Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDIA and COMMUNICATION THEORIES | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Başak GEZMEN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Müge DEMİR AYRAL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to examine the approaches, theories and models developed in the field of communication and media studies in relation to general social theory. While introducing the basic concepts of communication theories, historical, cultural, economic and political contexts of these theories are discussed. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Impact Models in Communication,Introduction to scientific research and communication theories ,The ideological foundations of sociology and communication science,History of Communication Studies ,CLASSIFICATION OF COMMUNICATION RESEARCH ,Impact Fundamentals of Process-Oriented Studies,Fundamentals of Meaning-Intent-Focused Studies,Frankfurt School ,British School of Cultural Studies,Economy Politicians,Persuasion Models and Technology Centered Models,COMPARISON AND INDICATIVE APPROACHES,Post Constructors,Critical Theorists Theoretical approaches in news studies. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Analyzes the theses of eder cultural imperialism iz and “media imperialism“. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Explains the concepts of açık communication ı, ”media arı,“ media ”,“ communication theories ları, “communication studies“ and “media studies“. | 10, 13, 16, 9 | A |
| Classify communication theories. Define the main arguments and representatives of theories. | 10, 13, 16, 18, 9 | A |
| Discuss the communication researches that will explain the new media age. | 10, 13, 16, 9 | A |
| Makes evaluations within the framework of political economy approach. | 16, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Impact Models in Communication | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 2 | Introduction to scientific research and communication theories | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 3 | The ideological foundations of sociology and communication science | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 4 | History of Communication Studies | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 5 | CLASSIFICATION OF COMMUNICATION RESEARCH | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 6 | Impact Fundamentals of Process-Oriented Studies | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 7 | Fundamentals of Meaning-Intent-Focused Studies | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 8 | Frankfurt School | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 9 | British School of Cultural Studies | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 10 | Economy Politicians | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 12 | Persuasion Models and Technology Centered Models | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 13 | COMPARISON AND INDICATIVE APPROACHES | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 14 | Post Constructors | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 15 | Critical Theorists Theoretical approaches in news studies | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| Resources |
| 1. R. Kaya, İktidar Yumağı: Medya-Sermaye-Devlet. Ankara: İmge Kitabevi. sf. 23-33 ve 44-64, 2009. 2. D. Laughey, Medya Çalışmaları: Teoriler ve Yaklaşımlar. Çev. Ali Toprak. İstanbul: Kalkedon. sf. 9-24, 2010 3. A. Swingewood, Kitle Kültürü Efsanesi. Çev. Aykut Kansu. Ankara: Bilim ve Sanat Yayınları. sf. 17-29, 1996 4. M. Bourse ve H. Yücel İletişim Bilimlerinin Serüveni. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları. sf. 78-84, 2012 5. D. Laughey, Medya Çalışmaları: Teoriler ve Yaklaşımlar. Çev. Ali Toprak. İstanbul: Kalkedon. sf. 39-44, 2010 6. E. Maigret, Medya ve İletişim Sosyolojisi. Çev. Halime Yücel. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları. sf. 69-81, 2011 7. J. Fiske, İletişim Çalışmalarına Giriş. 2. baskı. Çev. Süleyman İrvan. Ankara: Bilim ve Sanat Yayınları. sf. 194-202, 2003 8. O. Morva, Chicago Okulu: Pragmatik Sosyal Teoride İletişimin Keşfi. İstanbul: Doruk Yayınları. sf. 85-143, 2013 9. D. McQuail ve S. Windahl İletişim Modelleri: Kitle İletişim Çalışmalarında. Çev. Konca Yumlu. Ankara: İmge Yayınevi. sf. 127-131, 2005 10. E. Noelle-Neumann, “Suskunluk Sarmalı Kuramı’nın Medyayı Anlamaya Etkisi.” Medya Kültür Siyaset. Der. Süleyman İrvan. 2. Basım. Ankara: Alp Yayınları. sf. 379-391, 2002 11. N. Stevenson, Medya Kültürleri: Sosyal Teori ve Kitle İletişimi. Çev. Göze Orhon ve Barış Engin Aksoy. Ankara: Ütopya Yayınevi. (“Marshall McLuhan ve Kültürel Araçlar” bölümü sf. 195-216), 2008 12. N. Türkoğlu, İletişim Bilimlerinden Kültürel Çalışmalara Toplumsal İletişim: Tanımlar, Kavramlar, Tartışmalar. İstanbul: Urban Kitap. sf. 123-139, 2010 13. J. Tomlinson, John Kültürel Emperyalizm: Eleştirel Bir Giriş. Çev. Emrehan Zeybekoğlu. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları. sf. 57-74, 1999 14. N. Chomsky ve E. S. Herman Rızanın İmalatı: Kitle Medyasının Ekonomi Politiği. Çev. Ender Abadoğlu. İstanbul: Aram Yayıncılık. sf. 75-120, 2006 15.Yeni Medya Kuramları, Filiz Aydoğan, Der Yayınları, İstanbul Dijimodern Medyada Reklam Tüketimi, Belkıs Saraç Uslusoy, Volga Yayıncılık, 2016. 16.Macnamara, J 2010, The 21St Century Media (R)Evolution : Emergent Communication Practices, n.p.: New York : Peter Lang, 2010., Kadir Has University Information Center Catalog, EBSCOhost, viewed 2 February 2016. 17.Pavlik, JV 2008, Media In The Digital Age, n.p.: New York : Columbia University Press, 2008. 18.John Pavlik, Journalism and New Media, Çeviri Kitap, Demir, M. ve Kalsın, B. “Gazetecilik ve Yeni Medya”, Siyasal Kitabevi, 2013, Ankara. |
| Notes to be shared with Mebis |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of media history, news writing techniques, news types, applied journalism. | X | |||||
| 2 | Knows the process of content production according to the characteristics of different communication environments. | X | |||||
| 3 | To have knowledge about theories, methods, strategies and techniques related to the field. | X | |||||
| 4 | Aware of the impact of media on people and society's thoughts, behaviors and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | Use theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the field. | X | |||||
| 6 | Develop critical thinking, analysis and synthesis skills. | X | |||||
| 7 | Follows and uses new methods and technologies in the field. | X | |||||
| 8 | Develops the ability to produce an original media content with the knowledge acquired. | X | |||||
| 9 | Evaluates the visual and audio data and literary texts critically. | X | |||||
| 10 | Identifies problems in the field, collects and analyzes data to solve these problems; comments and suggestions for solutions. | X | |||||
| 11 | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values in the content production process. | X | |||||
| 12 | Takes responsibility in individual or group works related to the field and fulfills the task taken or executes independently. | X | |||||
| 13 | Plans and manages activities for professional development as an individual and a team member. | X | |||||
| 14 | Monitors at least one foreign language at the level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | X | |||||
| 15 | Transfers written solutions orally and verbally. | X | |||||
| 16 | Evaluates his / her ideas and solutions for problems related to his / her field with his / her stakeholders by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | X | |||||
| 17 | Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | X | |||||
| 18 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 19 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Term Project | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 232 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(232/30) | 8 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDIA and COMMUNICATION THEORIES | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Başak GEZMEN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Müge DEMİR AYRAL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to examine the approaches, theories and models developed in the field of communication and media studies in relation to general social theory. While introducing the basic concepts of communication theories, historical, cultural, economic and political contexts of these theories are discussed. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Impact Models in Communication,Introduction to scientific research and communication theories ,The ideological foundations of sociology and communication science,History of Communication Studies ,CLASSIFICATION OF COMMUNICATION RESEARCH ,Impact Fundamentals of Process-Oriented Studies,Fundamentals of Meaning-Intent-Focused Studies,Frankfurt School ,British School of Cultural Studies,Economy Politicians,Persuasion Models and Technology Centered Models,COMPARISON AND INDICATIVE APPROACHES,Post Constructors,Critical Theorists Theoretical approaches in news studies. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Analyzes the theses of eder cultural imperialism iz and “media imperialism“. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Explains the concepts of açık communication ı, ”media arı,“ media ”,“ communication theories ları, “communication studies“ and “media studies“. | 10, 13, 16, 9 | A |
| Classify communication theories. Define the main arguments and representatives of theories. | 10, 13, 16, 18, 9 | A |
| Discuss the communication researches that will explain the new media age. | 10, 13, 16, 9 | A |
| Makes evaluations within the framework of political economy approach. | 16, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Impact Models in Communication | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 2 | Introduction to scientific research and communication theories | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 3 | The ideological foundations of sociology and communication science | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 4 | History of Communication Studies | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 5 | CLASSIFICATION OF COMMUNICATION RESEARCH | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 6 | Impact Fundamentals of Process-Oriented Studies | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 7 | Fundamentals of Meaning-Intent-Focused Studies | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 8 | Frankfurt School | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 9 | British School of Cultural Studies | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 10 | Economy Politicians | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 12 | Persuasion Models and Technology Centered Models | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 13 | COMPARISON AND INDICATIVE APPROACHES | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 14 | Post Constructors | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 15 | Critical Theorists Theoretical approaches in news studies | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| Resources |
| 1. R. Kaya, İktidar Yumağı: Medya-Sermaye-Devlet. Ankara: İmge Kitabevi. sf. 23-33 ve 44-64, 2009. 2. D. Laughey, Medya Çalışmaları: Teoriler ve Yaklaşımlar. Çev. Ali Toprak. İstanbul: Kalkedon. sf. 9-24, 2010 3. A. Swingewood, Kitle Kültürü Efsanesi. Çev. Aykut Kansu. Ankara: Bilim ve Sanat Yayınları. sf. 17-29, 1996 4. M. Bourse ve H. Yücel İletişim Bilimlerinin Serüveni. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları. sf. 78-84, 2012 5. D. Laughey, Medya Çalışmaları: Teoriler ve Yaklaşımlar. Çev. Ali Toprak. İstanbul: Kalkedon. sf. 39-44, 2010 6. E. Maigret, Medya ve İletişim Sosyolojisi. Çev. Halime Yücel. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları. sf. 69-81, 2011 7. J. Fiske, İletişim Çalışmalarına Giriş. 2. baskı. Çev. Süleyman İrvan. Ankara: Bilim ve Sanat Yayınları. sf. 194-202, 2003 8. O. Morva, Chicago Okulu: Pragmatik Sosyal Teoride İletişimin Keşfi. İstanbul: Doruk Yayınları. sf. 85-143, 2013 9. D. McQuail ve S. Windahl İletişim Modelleri: Kitle İletişim Çalışmalarında. Çev. Konca Yumlu. Ankara: İmge Yayınevi. sf. 127-131, 2005 10. E. Noelle-Neumann, “Suskunluk Sarmalı Kuramı’nın Medyayı Anlamaya Etkisi.” Medya Kültür Siyaset. Der. Süleyman İrvan. 2. Basım. Ankara: Alp Yayınları. sf. 379-391, 2002 11. N. Stevenson, Medya Kültürleri: Sosyal Teori ve Kitle İletişimi. Çev. Göze Orhon ve Barış Engin Aksoy. Ankara: Ütopya Yayınevi. (“Marshall McLuhan ve Kültürel Araçlar” bölümü sf. 195-216), 2008 12. N. Türkoğlu, İletişim Bilimlerinden Kültürel Çalışmalara Toplumsal İletişim: Tanımlar, Kavramlar, Tartışmalar. İstanbul: Urban Kitap. sf. 123-139, 2010 13. J. Tomlinson, John Kültürel Emperyalizm: Eleştirel Bir Giriş. Çev. Emrehan Zeybekoğlu. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları. sf. 57-74, 1999 14. N. Chomsky ve E. S. Herman Rızanın İmalatı: Kitle Medyasının Ekonomi Politiği. Çev. Ender Abadoğlu. İstanbul: Aram Yayıncılık. sf. 75-120, 2006 15.Yeni Medya Kuramları, Filiz Aydoğan, Der Yayınları, İstanbul Dijimodern Medyada Reklam Tüketimi, Belkıs Saraç Uslusoy, Volga Yayıncılık, 2016. 16.Macnamara, J 2010, The 21St Century Media (R)Evolution : Emergent Communication Practices, n.p.: New York : Peter Lang, 2010., Kadir Has University Information Center Catalog, EBSCOhost, viewed 2 February 2016. 17.Pavlik, JV 2008, Media In The Digital Age, n.p.: New York : Columbia University Press, 2008. 18.John Pavlik, Journalism and New Media, Çeviri Kitap, Demir, M. ve Kalsın, B. “Gazetecilik ve Yeni Medya”, Siyasal Kitabevi, 2013, Ankara. |
| Notes to be shared with Mebis |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of media history, news writing techniques, news types, applied journalism. | X | |||||
| 2 | Knows the process of content production according to the characteristics of different communication environments. | X | |||||
| 3 | To have knowledge about theories, methods, strategies and techniques related to the field. | X | |||||
| 4 | Aware of the impact of media on people and society's thoughts, behaviors and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | Use theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the field. | X | |||||
| 6 | Develop critical thinking, analysis and synthesis skills. | X | |||||
| 7 | Follows and uses new methods and technologies in the field. | X | |||||
| 8 | Develops the ability to produce an original media content with the knowledge acquired. | X | |||||
| 9 | Evaluates the visual and audio data and literary texts critically. | X | |||||
| 10 | Identifies problems in the field, collects and analyzes data to solve these problems; comments and suggestions for solutions. | X | |||||
| 11 | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values in the content production process. | X | |||||
| 12 | Takes responsibility in individual or group works related to the field and fulfills the task taken or executes independently. | X | |||||
| 13 | Plans and manages activities for professional development as an individual and a team member. | X | |||||
| 14 | Monitors at least one foreign language at the level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | X | |||||
| 15 | Transfers written solutions orally and verbally. | X | |||||
| 16 | Evaluates his / her ideas and solutions for problems related to his / her field with his / her stakeholders by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | X | |||||
| 17 | Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | X | |||||
| 18 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 19 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |