Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLITICAL COMMUNICATION | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Esra OĞUZHAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Esra OĞUZHAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To define the transformation and institutionalization of political communication in liberal democracies by considering political communication in the mainstream and critical dimensions within the historical development process. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The ways of defining political communication. Relations between politics and communication.,The main actors of political communication. Role and functions of political communication.,The role of political communication in ensuring political legitimacy. Relations between political communication and the politics of politics.,Types of rhetoric and rhetoric as a form of political communication.,The role of the media on political speech and political speech today.,Functions of political campaigns, election campaigns and professionalization process in Turkey. Political representation.,Institutionalization of Political Communication and Press Freedom Struggle,Political campaigns / advertisements,Elements affecting the political agenda and the political agenda.,Attempts to explain the voting behavior of the electorate and the elements that have influenced the election of a particular party or candidate.,Public space and public opinion in mainstream and critical approaches,Public opinion and public opinion research as a socio-psychological concept,Civil society / civil disobedience,New social movements. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| evaluate the connections between the concepts of politics and communication. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| categorizes the main actors of political communication. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| suggests their different conception of political communication. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Distinguishes the main arguments of mainstream and critical approaches towards political communication. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| defines the historical development of political communication and the process of institutionalization in liberal democracies. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| defines the differences between freedom of communication and freedom of the press | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| evaluates the main arguments of mainstream and critical approaches towards political communication. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| defines relations between neo-liberal economic policies and new trends in political communication. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| analyze the role of political communication in ensuring political legitimacy. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Analyzes the relations between media and politics. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Critically evaluate media texts. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Evaluates the relation between political communication, new social movements and freedom of communication. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The ways of defining political communication. Relations between politics and communication. | |
| 2 | The main actors of political communication. Role and functions of political communication. | |
| 3 | The role of political communication in ensuring political legitimacy. Relations between political communication and the politics of politics. | |
| 4 | Types of rhetoric and rhetoric as a form of political communication. | |
| 5 | The role of the media on political speech and political speech today. | |
| 6 | Functions of political campaigns, election campaigns and professionalization process in Turkey. Political representation. | |
| 7 | Institutionalization of Political Communication and Press Freedom Struggle | |
| 8 | Political campaigns / advertisements | |
| 9 | Elements affecting the political agenda and the political agenda. | |
| 10 | Attempts to explain the voting behavior of the electorate and the elements that have influenced the election of a particular party or candidate. | |
| 11 | Public space and public opinion in mainstream and critical approaches | |
| 12 | Public opinion and public opinion research as a socio-psychological concept | |
| 13 | Civil society / civil disobedience | |
| 14 | New social movements |
| Resources |
| Karasar, N. (2009). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi-Kavramlar, ilkeler, Teknikler. Ankara: Nobel Kaptan, S. (1995). Bilimsel Araştırma ve İstatistik Teknikleri, Ankara. Balcı, A. Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma, Yöntem, Teknik ve İlkeler. 7. Baskı,Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Büyüköztürk, Ş.,vd. (2009). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. 3. Baskı. Ankara:Pegem Akademi. Ural, A., Kılıç, İ. (2005). Bilimsel Araştırma Süreci ve SPSS Veri Analizi. Ankara:Detay Yayıncılık. Huber, E., Uzun, L. (2001). Metin Türü ve Yazma Edimi ilişkisi: Bilimsel Metin Yazma Edimi. Dilbilim Araştırmaları 2001. s.9-35. İstanbul: Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Yayınevi. Çeşitli örnek araştırma yazıları ve tezler. |
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Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Know the basic concepts of journalism and the basic theories of these disciplines. | X | |||||
| 2 | Determine facts related to journalism and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | X | |||||
| 3 | Use her/his expert knowledge, she takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | X | |||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | X | |||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to her field by taking responsibility when necessary. | X | |||||
| 6 | Take part in a team established for projects related to his/her field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | X | |||||
| 7 | Investigate theoretical and factual problems related to the discipline of journalism and sub-disciplines with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 8 | Adopt the principle of lifelong learning as its principle. He regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in his field and uses them effectively in his own work. | X | |||||
| 9 | Use Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | X | |||||
| 10 | Use new communication technologies effectively in her professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.(dişil) | X | |||||
| 11 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | ||||||
| 12 | Act in a way that adheres to ethical codes in her professional and scientific work.(dişil) | X | |||||
| 13 | Plan social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | X | |||||
| 14 | Carry out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities it carries out. | X | |||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | X | |||||
| 16 | It is sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | X | |||||
| 17 | Use methods and techniques of the discipline of journalism, it carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 20 | 40 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 2 | 5 | 10 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 150 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(150/30) | 5 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLITICAL COMMUNICATION | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Esra OĞUZHAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Esra OĞUZHAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To define the transformation and institutionalization of political communication in liberal democracies by considering political communication in the mainstream and critical dimensions within the historical development process. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The ways of defining political communication. Relations between politics and communication.,The main actors of political communication. Role and functions of political communication.,The role of political communication in ensuring political legitimacy. Relations between political communication and the politics of politics.,Types of rhetoric and rhetoric as a form of political communication.,The role of the media on political speech and political speech today.,Functions of political campaigns, election campaigns and professionalization process in Turkey. Political representation.,Institutionalization of Political Communication and Press Freedom Struggle,Political campaigns / advertisements,Elements affecting the political agenda and the political agenda.,Attempts to explain the voting behavior of the electorate and the elements that have influenced the election of a particular party or candidate.,Public space and public opinion in mainstream and critical approaches,Public opinion and public opinion research as a socio-psychological concept,Civil society / civil disobedience,New social movements. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| evaluate the connections between the concepts of politics and communication. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| categorizes the main actors of political communication. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| suggests their different conception of political communication. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Distinguishes the main arguments of mainstream and critical approaches towards political communication. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| defines the historical development of political communication and the process of institutionalization in liberal democracies. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| defines the differences between freedom of communication and freedom of the press | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| evaluates the main arguments of mainstream and critical approaches towards political communication. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| defines relations between neo-liberal economic policies and new trends in political communication. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| analyze the role of political communication in ensuring political legitimacy. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Analyzes the relations between media and politics. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Critically evaluate media texts. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Evaluates the relation between political communication, new social movements and freedom of communication. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The ways of defining political communication. Relations between politics and communication. | |
| 2 | The main actors of political communication. Role and functions of political communication. | |
| 3 | The role of political communication in ensuring political legitimacy. Relations between political communication and the politics of politics. | |
| 4 | Types of rhetoric and rhetoric as a form of political communication. | |
| 5 | The role of the media on political speech and political speech today. | |
| 6 | Functions of political campaigns, election campaigns and professionalization process in Turkey. Political representation. | |
| 7 | Institutionalization of Political Communication and Press Freedom Struggle | |
| 8 | Political campaigns / advertisements | |
| 9 | Elements affecting the political agenda and the political agenda. | |
| 10 | Attempts to explain the voting behavior of the electorate and the elements that have influenced the election of a particular party or candidate. | |
| 11 | Public space and public opinion in mainstream and critical approaches | |
| 12 | Public opinion and public opinion research as a socio-psychological concept | |
| 13 | Civil society / civil disobedience | |
| 14 | New social movements |
| Resources |
| Karasar, N. (2009). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi-Kavramlar, ilkeler, Teknikler. Ankara: Nobel Kaptan, S. (1995). Bilimsel Araştırma ve İstatistik Teknikleri, Ankara. Balcı, A. Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma, Yöntem, Teknik ve İlkeler. 7. Baskı,Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Büyüköztürk, Ş.,vd. (2009). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. 3. Baskı. Ankara:Pegem Akademi. Ural, A., Kılıç, İ. (2005). Bilimsel Araştırma Süreci ve SPSS Veri Analizi. Ankara:Detay Yayıncılık. Huber, E., Uzun, L. (2001). Metin Türü ve Yazma Edimi ilişkisi: Bilimsel Metin Yazma Edimi. Dilbilim Araştırmaları 2001. s.9-35. İstanbul: Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Yayınevi. Çeşitli örnek araştırma yazıları ve tezler. |
| Slide presentations |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Know the basic concepts of journalism and the basic theories of these disciplines. | X | |||||
| 2 | Determine facts related to journalism and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | X | |||||
| 3 | Use her/his expert knowledge, she takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | X | |||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | X | |||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to her field by taking responsibility when necessary. | X | |||||
| 6 | Take part in a team established for projects related to his/her field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | X | |||||
| 7 | Investigate theoretical and factual problems related to the discipline of journalism and sub-disciplines with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 8 | Adopt the principle of lifelong learning as its principle. He regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in his field and uses them effectively in his own work. | X | |||||
| 9 | Use Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | X | |||||
| 10 | Use new communication technologies effectively in her professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.(dişil) | X | |||||
| 11 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | ||||||
| 12 | Act in a way that adheres to ethical codes in her professional and scientific work.(dişil) | X | |||||
| 13 | Plan social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | X | |||||
| 14 | Carry out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities it carries out. | X | |||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | X | |||||
| 16 | It is sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | X | |||||
| 17 | Use methods and techniques of the discipline of journalism, it carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |