Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEMIOLOGY | - | 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 | Prof.Dr. Ali BÜYÜKASLAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Ali BÜYÜKASLAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to introduce students to general theories in the context of semiotics and to explain the basic concepts of structural and social semiotics. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Presentation of the Course: An Overview of Semiotics Boundaries and Basic Concepts,Introduction to Semiotics, Formation Process of Meaning, Historical Development Process of Semiotics,Pioneers of Semiotics: Ferdinand de Saussure Linguistics and Semiotics,Pioneers of Semiotics: Charles Sanders Peirce and Types of Signs, Logic and Semiotics,Pioneers of Semiotics: Roland Barthes Semiotics and Meaning,Semiotics and Signification: Denotation, Connotation, Metaphor, Metonymy, Myths, Codes,Culture and Meaning: The Importance of Context in the Construction of Meaning,Formation of Meaning in Text: Codes and Analysis,Semiotic Text Analysis, Advertising Reading,Semiotics and the Functions of Language: Roman Jacobson and the Diagram of Communication,Advertising and Meaning, Analysis of Advertisements, Connotation and Myths in Advertisement,Structuralism and Semiotics,Algirdas Julien Greimas: Semiotic Quadrilateral, Semiotics Overview,Final Exam. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Comprehends the subject of sign and sign systems. | 19, 9 | A |
| Teaches the basic vocabulary of semiotic concepts. | 19, 9 | A |
| Explain the signs encountered in their daily lives using a semiotic perspective. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Recognizes a message as a semiotic text. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Analyzes the indicators and comprehends the text. | 19, 9 | A |
| Comprehends the methodology related to semiotic analysis. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presentation of the Course: An Overview of Semiotics Boundaries and Basic Concepts | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 2 | Introduction to Semiotics, Formation Process of Meaning, Historical Development Process of Semiotics | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 3 | Pioneers of Semiotics: Ferdinand de Saussure Linguistics and Semiotics | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 4 | Pioneers of Semiotics: Charles Sanders Peirce and Types of Signs, Logic and Semiotics | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 5 | Pioneers of Semiotics: Roland Barthes Semiotics and Meaning | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 6 | Semiotics and Signification: Denotation, Connotation, Metaphor, Metonymy, Myths, Codes | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 7 | Culture and Meaning: The Importance of Context in the Construction of Meaning | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 8 | Formation of Meaning in Text: Codes and Analysis | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 9 | Semiotic Text Analysis, Advertising Reading | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 10 | Semiotics and the Functions of Language: Roman Jacobson and the Diagram of Communication | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 11 | Advertising and Meaning, Analysis of Advertisements, Connotation and Myths in Advertisement | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 12 | Structuralism and Semiotics | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 13 | Algirdas Julien Greimas: Semiotic Quadrilateral, Semiotics Overview | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 14 | Final Exam | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| Resources |
| 1- B. Roland, Göstergebilimsel Serüven, İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Yayınları, 2009. 2- D. Chandler. Semiotics: The Basics. London: Routledge. 2002. 3- M. Rıfat. Genel Göstergebilim Sorunları : Kuram ve Uygulama. İstanbul: Sözce Yayınları. 1986. 4- İletişim çalışmalarına giriş / John Fiske, İngilizceden çeviren: Süleyman İrvan ; yayıma hazırlayan: Erkan Uzun 5- F. E. Akerson Göstergebilime Giriş. İstanbul: Alan Yayıncılık, 1987. 6- F.D. Saussure. Genel Dilbilim Dersleri. Yayımlayanlar Charles Bally, Albert Sechehaye, Albert Riedlinger ; çev. Berke Vardar Ankara: Türk Dil Kurumu Yayınları, 1976. |
| Lecture Notes |
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. | ||||||
| 2 | Knows the basic theories of media and visual arts disciplines. | ||||||
| 3 | Knows the necessary computer programs and multi-media techniques in Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 6 | Understands the symbol systems of cultures. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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 | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 136 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(136/30) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEMIOLOGY | - | 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 | Prof.Dr. Ali BÜYÜKASLAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Ali BÜYÜKASLAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to introduce students to general theories in the context of semiotics and to explain the basic concepts of structural and social semiotics. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Presentation of the Course: An Overview of Semiotics Boundaries and Basic Concepts,Introduction to Semiotics, Formation Process of Meaning, Historical Development Process of Semiotics,Pioneers of Semiotics: Ferdinand de Saussure Linguistics and Semiotics,Pioneers of Semiotics: Charles Sanders Peirce and Types of Signs, Logic and Semiotics,Pioneers of Semiotics: Roland Barthes Semiotics and Meaning,Semiotics and Signification: Denotation, Connotation, Metaphor, Metonymy, Myths, Codes,Culture and Meaning: The Importance of Context in the Construction of Meaning,Formation of Meaning in Text: Codes and Analysis,Semiotic Text Analysis, Advertising Reading,Semiotics and the Functions of Language: Roman Jacobson and the Diagram of Communication,Advertising and Meaning, Analysis of Advertisements, Connotation and Myths in Advertisement,Structuralism and Semiotics,Algirdas Julien Greimas: Semiotic Quadrilateral, Semiotics Overview,Final Exam. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Comprehends the subject of sign and sign systems. | 19, 9 | A |
| Teaches the basic vocabulary of semiotic concepts. | 19, 9 | A |
| Explain the signs encountered in their daily lives using a semiotic perspective. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Recognizes a message as a semiotic text. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Analyzes the indicators and comprehends the text. | 19, 9 | A |
| Comprehends the methodology related to semiotic analysis. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presentation of the Course: An Overview of Semiotics Boundaries and Basic Concepts | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 2 | Introduction to Semiotics, Formation Process of Meaning, Historical Development Process of Semiotics | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 3 | Pioneers of Semiotics: Ferdinand de Saussure Linguistics and Semiotics | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 4 | Pioneers of Semiotics: Charles Sanders Peirce and Types of Signs, Logic and Semiotics | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 5 | Pioneers of Semiotics: Roland Barthes Semiotics and Meaning | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 6 | Semiotics and Signification: Denotation, Connotation, Metaphor, Metonymy, Myths, Codes | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 7 | Culture and Meaning: The Importance of Context in the Construction of Meaning | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 8 | Formation of Meaning in Text: Codes and Analysis | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 9 | Semiotic Text Analysis, Advertising Reading | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 10 | Semiotics and the Functions of Language: Roman Jacobson and the Diagram of Communication | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 11 | Advertising and Meaning, Analysis of Advertisements, Connotation and Myths in Advertisement | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 12 | Structuralism and Semiotics | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 13 | Algirdas Julien Greimas: Semiotic Quadrilateral, Semiotics Overview | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 14 | Final Exam | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| Resources |
| 1- B. Roland, Göstergebilimsel Serüven, İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Yayınları, 2009. 2- D. Chandler. Semiotics: The Basics. London: Routledge. 2002. 3- M. Rıfat. Genel Göstergebilim Sorunları : Kuram ve Uygulama. İstanbul: Sözce Yayınları. 1986. 4- İletişim çalışmalarına giriş / John Fiske, İngilizceden çeviren: Süleyman İrvan ; yayıma hazırlayan: Erkan Uzun 5- F. E. Akerson Göstergebilime Giriş. İstanbul: Alan Yayıncılık, 1987. 6- F.D. Saussure. Genel Dilbilim Dersleri. Yayımlayanlar Charles Bally, Albert Sechehaye, Albert Riedlinger ; çev. Berke Vardar Ankara: Türk Dil Kurumu Yayınları, 1976. |
| Lecture Notes |
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. | ||||||
| 2 | Knows the basic theories of media and visual arts disciplines. | ||||||
| 3 | Knows the necessary computer programs and multi-media techniques in Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 6 | Understands the symbol systems of cultures. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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 | |