Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTUAL PROBLEMS in MEDIA | - | Fall 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 | Knows the basic concepts of Media and Visual Arts disciplines. | X | |||||
| 2 | Knows the basic theories of media and visual arts disciplines. | X | |||||
| 3 | Knows the necessary computer programs and multi-media techniques in Media and Visual Arts. | X | |||||
| 4 | Knows the aesthetic rules necessary in Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 5 | Acts in a way that adheres to national and international ethical codes in professional and scientific studies. | X | |||||
| 6 | Understands the symbol systems of cultures. | X | |||||
| 7 | Analyzes the facts related to Media and Visual Arts in their dimensions. | ||||||
| 8 | Plans the visual design process in line with the needs of institutions/individuals. | ||||||
| 9 | Carries out the visual communication process in line with the needs of institutions/individuals. | ||||||
| 10 | Uses the tools, methods and techniques required for Media and Visual Arts practices. | ||||||
| 11 | Has the ability to produce, process and evaluate real, 2D and 3D images. | ||||||
| 12 | Applies visual design techniques in new media environments. | ||||||
| 13 | Has aesthetic awareness and understanding of design. | X | |||||
| 14 | Performs their profession by taking into consideration the "Occupational Health and Safety" rules. | ||||||
| 15 | Solve problems that arise by taking responsibility in projects related to Media and Visual Arts. | X | |||||
| 16 | Can transform theoretical and factual problems of Media and Visual Arts disciplines and sub-disciplines into publications using scientific methods. | ||||||
| 17 | Regularly follows the developments in the field of Media and Visual Arts and uses them effectively in her work. | X | |||||
| 18 | Uses Turkish fluently and accurately in scientific and professional studies. | ||||||
| 19 | Can read and understand at least one foreign language at B1 level. | ||||||
| 20 | Plans and takes part in social responsibility projects. | X | |||||
| 21 | Incorporates artificial intelligence (artificial learning/machine learning) into the creation process. | ||||||
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 | - | Fall 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 | Knows the basic concepts of Media and Visual Arts disciplines. | X | |||||
| 2 | Knows the basic theories of media and visual arts disciplines. | X | |||||
| 3 | Knows the necessary computer programs and multi-media techniques in Media and Visual Arts. | X | |||||
| 4 | Knows the aesthetic rules necessary in Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 5 | Acts in a way that adheres to national and international ethical codes in professional and scientific studies. | X | |||||
| 6 | Understands the symbol systems of cultures. | X | |||||
| 7 | Analyzes the facts related to Media and Visual Arts in their dimensions. | ||||||
| 8 | Plans the visual design process in line with the needs of institutions/individuals. | ||||||
| 9 | Carries out the visual communication process in line with the needs of institutions/individuals. | ||||||
| 10 | Uses the tools, methods and techniques required for Media and Visual Arts practices. | ||||||
| 11 | Has the ability to produce, process and evaluate real, 2D and 3D images. | ||||||
| 12 | Applies visual design techniques in new media environments. | ||||||
| 13 | Has aesthetic awareness and understanding of design. | X | |||||
| 14 | Performs their profession by taking into consideration the "Occupational Health and Safety" rules. | ||||||
| 15 | Solve problems that arise by taking responsibility in projects related to Media and Visual Arts. | X | |||||
| 16 | Can transform theoretical and factual problems of Media and Visual Arts disciplines and sub-disciplines into publications using scientific methods. | ||||||
| 17 | Regularly follows the developments in the field of Media and Visual Arts and uses them effectively in her work. | X | |||||
| 18 | Uses Turkish fluently and accurately in scientific and professional studies. | ||||||
| 19 | Can read and understand at least one foreign language at B1 level. | ||||||
| 20 | Plans and takes part in social responsibility projects. | X | |||||
| 21 | Incorporates artificial intelligence (artificial learning/machine learning) into the creation process. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |