Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTUAL PROBLEMS in MEDIA | - | 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 | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Başak GEZMEN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Betül SOYSAL BOZDOĞAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course aims to examine various important issues faced in today's media environment. By focusing on issues such as media ethics, censorship, misinformation dissemination, manipulation, news accuracy, media diversity, the course aims to provide students with the ability to understand and analyze the challenges faced in the contemporary media environment. Students develop critical thinking and media literacy skills by examining a variety of examples to understand the power and influence of media tools. Through discussions, case studies, examples and group work, students will acquire the necessary tools to understand and evaluate the social, cultural and political impact of the media. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The Birth of Media in the World / Early Newspapers and Magazines,National media Dogus in Turkey / Ottoman Turkish Media / First Newspapers and Magazines,National Media in the Republican Period / Single Party Years (1923-1949),Turkish Media since the Beginning of the Multi-Party Period (1950-2018),All the Press Laws published from the Ottomans to the present day,Problems Related to Freedom of Expression and Criticism in Turkish Media,Problems Related to Organization / Trade Union Rights in Turkish Media,Problems Related to Employment / Personal Rights in Turkish Media,Current Problems of Rapidly Developing Technology in Turkish Media,Structural Problems of Turkish Media Caused by Financial Dependencies,Academic Problems Observed at the Point of Qualified and Equipped Staff for National Media in Turkish Higher Education System,Threats and Attacks on Media Members,Healthy Roadmap to Follow by Young Journalist / Television / Journalist / Radio / Internet Journalist and Writer Candidate in the Face of Problems Observed in National Media and Transferred One by One in Courses,Possible Future Projection of National Media. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Can conduct research to understand current media issues. | 10, 16, 9 | A, D, E, H |
| Can evaluate media content consciously. | 10, 16, 9 | A, D, E, H |
| Produces and presents media content. | 10, 16, 9 | A, D, E, F, G |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Birth of Media in the World / Early Newspapers and Magazines | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 2 | National media Dogus in Turkey / Ottoman Turkish Media / First Newspapers and Magazines | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 3 | National Media in the Republican Period / Single Party Years (1923-1949) | Researching examples of relevant media content |
| 4 | Turkish Media since the Beginning of the Multi-Party Period (1950-2018) | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 5 | All the Press Laws published from the Ottomans to the present day | Researching examples of relevant media content |
| 6 | Problems Related to Freedom of Expression and Criticism in Turkish Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 7 | Problems Related to Organization / Trade Union Rights in Turkish Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 8 | Problems Related to Employment / Personal Rights in Turkish Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 9 | Current Problems of Rapidly Developing Technology in Turkish Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 10 | Structural Problems of Turkish Media Caused by Financial Dependencies | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 11 | Academic Problems Observed at the Point of Qualified and Equipped Staff for National Media in Turkish Higher Education System | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 12 | Threats and Attacks on Media Members | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 13 | Healthy Roadmap to Follow by Young Journalist / Television / Journalist / Radio / Internet Journalist and Writer Candidate in the Face of Problems Observed in National Media and Transferred One by One in Courses | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 14 | Possible Future Projection of National Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| Resources |
| McChesney, R. W., & Nichols, J. (2016). Media Monopoly: The Global Crisis in News and Entertainment. Seven Stories Press. Couldry, N., & Hepp, A. (2017). Media, Society, World: Social Theory and Digital Media Practice. Polity Press. Albarran, A. B. (2016). The Media Economy. Taylor & Francis. Croteau, D., & Hoynes, W. (2018). Media/Society: Industries, Images, and Audiences. Sage Publications. Curran, J., & Seaton, J. (2017). Power Without Responsibility: Press, Broadcasting, and the Internet in Britain. Routledge. |
| Çambay Sinem ve Dirik Çiğdem(2021), Türkiye'de Medyanın Yapısı ve Sorunları, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara Aydoğan Filiz(2023) , Medyada Güncel Sorunlar, Nobel Yayıncılık, Ankara |
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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 16 | It is sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 20 | 40 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 2 | 16 | 32 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTUAL PROBLEMS in MEDIA | - | 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 | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Başak GEZMEN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Betül SOYSAL BOZDOĞAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course aims to examine various important issues faced in today's media environment. By focusing on issues such as media ethics, censorship, misinformation dissemination, manipulation, news accuracy, media diversity, the course aims to provide students with the ability to understand and analyze the challenges faced in the contemporary media environment. Students develop critical thinking and media literacy skills by examining a variety of examples to understand the power and influence of media tools. Through discussions, case studies, examples and group work, students will acquire the necessary tools to understand and evaluate the social, cultural and political impact of the media. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The Birth of Media in the World / Early Newspapers and Magazines,National media Dogus in Turkey / Ottoman Turkish Media / First Newspapers and Magazines,National Media in the Republican Period / Single Party Years (1923-1949),Turkish Media since the Beginning of the Multi-Party Period (1950-2018),All the Press Laws published from the Ottomans to the present day,Problems Related to Freedom of Expression and Criticism in Turkish Media,Problems Related to Organization / Trade Union Rights in Turkish Media,Problems Related to Employment / Personal Rights in Turkish Media,Current Problems of Rapidly Developing Technology in Turkish Media,Structural Problems of Turkish Media Caused by Financial Dependencies,Academic Problems Observed at the Point of Qualified and Equipped Staff for National Media in Turkish Higher Education System,Threats and Attacks on Media Members,Healthy Roadmap to Follow by Young Journalist / Television / Journalist / Radio / Internet Journalist and Writer Candidate in the Face of Problems Observed in National Media and Transferred One by One in Courses,Possible Future Projection of National Media. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Can conduct research to understand current media issues. | 10, 16, 9 | A, D, E, H |
| Can evaluate media content consciously. | 10, 16, 9 | A, D, E, H |
| Produces and presents media content. | 10, 16, 9 | A, D, E, F, G |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Birth of Media in the World / Early Newspapers and Magazines | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 2 | National media Dogus in Turkey / Ottoman Turkish Media / First Newspapers and Magazines | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 3 | National Media in the Republican Period / Single Party Years (1923-1949) | Researching examples of relevant media content |
| 4 | Turkish Media since the Beginning of the Multi-Party Period (1950-2018) | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 5 | All the Press Laws published from the Ottomans to the present day | Researching examples of relevant media content |
| 6 | Problems Related to Freedom of Expression and Criticism in Turkish Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 7 | Problems Related to Organization / Trade Union Rights in Turkish Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 8 | Problems Related to Employment / Personal Rights in Turkish Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 9 | Current Problems of Rapidly Developing Technology in Turkish Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 10 | Structural Problems of Turkish Media Caused by Financial Dependencies | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 11 | Academic Problems Observed at the Point of Qualified and Equipped Staff for National Media in Turkish Higher Education System | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 12 | Threats and Attacks on Media Members | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 13 | Healthy Roadmap to Follow by Young Journalist / Television / Journalist / Radio / Internet Journalist and Writer Candidate in the Face of Problems Observed in National Media and Transferred One by One in Courses | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 14 | Possible Future Projection of National Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| Resources |
| McChesney, R. W., & Nichols, J. (2016). Media Monopoly: The Global Crisis in News and Entertainment. Seven Stories Press. Couldry, N., & Hepp, A. (2017). Media, Society, World: Social Theory and Digital Media Practice. Polity Press. Albarran, A. B. (2016). The Media Economy. Taylor & Francis. Croteau, D., & Hoynes, W. (2018). Media/Society: Industries, Images, and Audiences. Sage Publications. Curran, J., & Seaton, J. (2017). Power Without Responsibility: Press, Broadcasting, and the Internet in Britain. Routledge. |
| Çambay Sinem ve Dirik Çiğdem(2021), Türkiye'de Medyanın Yapısı ve Sorunları, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara Aydoğan Filiz(2023) , Medyada Güncel Sorunlar, Nobel Yayıncılık, Ankara |
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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 16 | It is sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
| 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 | |