Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDIA ETHICS | MİÇD1215062 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Başak GEZMEN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Başak GEZMEN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to provide students with information about freedom of communication, the concept of ethics and morality, media ethics, professional principles, the concept of self-regulation, and self-regulatory organizations. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Basic distinctions and ethical values in the media,Political regimes and ethics in the press,Media ethics and self-regulation,Theoretical Foundations of Media Ethics,Ethics, Freedom and Accountability in Mainstream Media Individual Freedom,,Ethics and News Values,Ethics of 'Accuracy' and 'Inclusion' in the Media,Ethics and New Values,External/structural factors and ethical practices surrounding media ethics,External/structural factors and ethical practices surrounding media ethics,New communication technologies and media ethics,Codes of Ethics in Media, Audience/Reader Representation,,Ombudsman and Professional Organizations,Press ethics, problems and ethical practices in Turkey. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Within this course, students l apply to print, audiovisual and digital news and information media. | 4 | A, E |
| Can distinguish the concepts of Ethics and Morality. | 3 | E, H |
| Produces media texts of new communication technologies. | 4 | A, H |
| Medya içeriklerinin sunulmasında sorunları ve etik ihlalleri analiz eder. | 4 | A, E |
| It reveals ethical problems in media content. | 4 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 3: Problem Baded Learning Model, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic distinctions and ethical values in the media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 2 | Political regimes and ethics in the press | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 3 | Media ethics and self-regulation | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 4 | Theoretical Foundations of Media Ethics | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 5 | Ethics, Freedom and Accountability in Mainstream Media Individual Freedom, | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 6 | Ethics and News Values | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 7 | Ethics of 'Accuracy' and 'Inclusion' in the Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 8 | Ethics and New Values | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 9 | External/structural factors and ethical practices surrounding media ethics | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 10 | External/structural factors and ethical practices surrounding media ethics | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 11 | New communication technologies and media ethics | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 12 | Codes of Ethics in Media, Audience/Reader Representation, | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 13 | Ombudsman and Professional Organizations | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 14 | Press ethics, problems and ethical practices in Turkey | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| Resources |
| Gordon, D. & Kittross J.M. (2011). Controversies in Media Ethics. N.Y.:Routledge. Alankuş, Sevda (2005), Medya, Hukuk ve Etik, IPS Eğitim Vakfı Yayınları: 5, Habercinin Elkitabı Dizisi: 2. - Alia, Valerie (2004), Media Ethics and Social Change, Edinburgh: Edinburgh Univ. Press. - Bertrand, Claude-Jean (2004), Medya Etiği, Ankara: BYEGM Yay. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in areas such as media history, news writing techniques, news types, applied journalism. | X | |||||
| 2 | Knows the process of content production appropriate to the characteristics of different communication environments. | X | |||||
| 3 | Has knowledge about the theories, methods, strategies and techniques related to the field. | X | |||||
| 4 | To be aware of the impact of media on the thoughts, behaviors and values of individuals and society. | X | |||||
| 5 | Uses theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the field. | X | |||||
| 6 | Develops critical thinking, analysis and synthesis skills. | X | |||||
| 7 | Follows and uses new methods and technologies related to the field. | X | |||||
| 8 | Develops the ability to realize an original media content production with the knowledge acquired. | X | |||||
| 9 | Evaluates visual and audio data and literary texts related to the field with a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 10 | Identifies problems in the field, collects and analyzes data to solve these problems; interprets and proposes solutions. | X | |||||
| 11 | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values in the process of content production. | X | |||||
| 12 | Takes responsibility in individual or group studies related to the field and fulfills the task taken or executes it independently. | X | |||||
| 13 | Plans and manages activities for professional development as an individual and team member. | X | |||||
| 14 | To be able to follow the information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the B2 level of the European Language Portfolio. | X | |||||
| 15 | To be able to convey solutions to problems in the field in written and orally. | X | |||||
| 16 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | X | |||||
| 17 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 18 | Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
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 | 2 | 15 | 30 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
| Term Project | 6 | 5 | 30 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 6 | 3 | 18 | |||
| Quiz | 2 | 15 | 30 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 2 | 5 | 10 | |||
| General Exam | 2 | 15 | 30 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 2 | 15 | 30 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 240 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(240/30) | 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 ETHICS | MİÇD1215062 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Başak GEZMEN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Başak GEZMEN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to provide students with information about freedom of communication, the concept of ethics and morality, media ethics, professional principles, the concept of self-regulation, and self-regulatory organizations. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Basic distinctions and ethical values in the media,Political regimes and ethics in the press,Media ethics and self-regulation,Theoretical Foundations of Media Ethics,Ethics, Freedom and Accountability in Mainstream Media Individual Freedom,,Ethics and News Values,Ethics of 'Accuracy' and 'Inclusion' in the Media,Ethics and New Values,External/structural factors and ethical practices surrounding media ethics,External/structural factors and ethical practices surrounding media ethics,New communication technologies and media ethics,Codes of Ethics in Media, Audience/Reader Representation,,Ombudsman and Professional Organizations,Press ethics, problems and ethical practices in Turkey. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Within this course, students l apply to print, audiovisual and digital news and information media. | 4 | A, E |
| Can distinguish the concepts of Ethics and Morality. | 3 | E, H |
| Produces media texts of new communication technologies. | 4 | A, H |
| Medya içeriklerinin sunulmasında sorunları ve etik ihlalleri analiz eder. | 4 | A, E |
| It reveals ethical problems in media content. | 4 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 3: Problem Baded Learning Model, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic distinctions and ethical values in the media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 2 | Political regimes and ethics in the press | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 3 | Media ethics and self-regulation | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 4 | Theoretical Foundations of Media Ethics | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 5 | Ethics, Freedom and Accountability in Mainstream Media Individual Freedom, | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 6 | Ethics and News Values | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 7 | Ethics of 'Accuracy' and 'Inclusion' in the Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 8 | Ethics and New Values | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 9 | External/structural factors and ethical practices surrounding media ethics | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 10 | External/structural factors and ethical practices surrounding media ethics | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 11 | New communication technologies and media ethics | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 12 | Codes of Ethics in Media, Audience/Reader Representation, | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 13 | Ombudsman and Professional Organizations | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 14 | Press ethics, problems and ethical practices in Turkey | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| Resources |
| Gordon, D. & Kittross J.M. (2011). Controversies in Media Ethics. N.Y.:Routledge. Alankuş, Sevda (2005), Medya, Hukuk ve Etik, IPS Eğitim Vakfı Yayınları: 5, Habercinin Elkitabı Dizisi: 2. - Alia, Valerie (2004), Media Ethics and Social Change, Edinburgh: Edinburgh Univ. Press. - Bertrand, Claude-Jean (2004), Medya Etiği, Ankara: BYEGM Yay. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in areas such as media history, news writing techniques, news types, applied journalism. | X | |||||
| 2 | Knows the process of content production appropriate to the characteristics of different communication environments. | X | |||||
| 3 | Has knowledge about the theories, methods, strategies and techniques related to the field. | X | |||||
| 4 | To be aware of the impact of media on the thoughts, behaviors and values of individuals and society. | X | |||||
| 5 | Uses theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the field. | X | |||||
| 6 | Develops critical thinking, analysis and synthesis skills. | X | |||||
| 7 | Follows and uses new methods and technologies related to the field. | X | |||||
| 8 | Develops the ability to realize an original media content production with the knowledge acquired. | X | |||||
| 9 | Evaluates visual and audio data and literary texts related to the field with a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 10 | Identifies problems in the field, collects and analyzes data to solve these problems; interprets and proposes solutions. | X | |||||
| 11 | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values in the process of content production. | X | |||||
| 12 | Takes responsibility in individual or group studies related to the field and fulfills the task taken or executes it independently. | X | |||||
| 13 | Plans and manages activities for professional development as an individual and team member. | X | |||||
| 14 | To be able to follow the information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the B2 level of the European Language Portfolio. | X | |||||
| 15 | To be able to convey solutions to problems in the field in written and orally. | X | |||||
| 16 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | X | |||||
| 17 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 18 | Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |