Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILOSOPHY of COMMUNICATION | YMİ3214905 | 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 | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course explores foundational and contemporary philosophical questions about communication as they pertain to media studies. It examines how meaning is constructed, conveyed, and interpreted through various forms of media, and the implications for art, culture, and society. Through a study of key philosophical texts, case studies, and critical discussions, students will engage with complex ideas and apply them to their creative and analytical work. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to philosophy of communication,Analytic, continental and pragmatic methods,Continental Approach to Philosophy of Language,Pragmatic Philosophy of Language,Analytic Philosophy of Language,Meaning and Interpretation,Symbol and Representation,Midterm Exam,Visual Culture and Pictorial Turn,Mass Communication,Popular Culture,New Media,Problems of Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality,General Views and Discussion Regarding the Future,Final Exam. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students will understand analytical, continental and pragmatic methods of philosophy of communication and discuss the differences between them. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| Apply the basic concepts and theories of philosophy of language, especially continental and pragmatic approaches, in communication. | 13, 4 | A, E |
| Analyze concepts such as meaning, interpretation, symbol and representation in depth and evaluate their impact on everyday communication. | 14, 2, 9 | A, F |
| To be able to deal with the issues of visual culture and mass communication, to examine philosophical debates in these fields and to make inferences. | 10, 13, 9 | C, G |
| Discusses philosophical considerations and ethical issues in contemporary technological issues such as new media, artificial intelligence and virtual reality. | 12, 9 | A, E, G |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to philosophy of communication | |
| 2 | Analytic, continental and pragmatic methods | |
| 3 | Continental Approach to Philosophy of Language | |
| 4 | Pragmatic Philosophy of Language | |
| 5 | Analytic Philosophy of Language | |
| 6 | Meaning and Interpretation | |
| 7 | Symbol and Representation | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Visual Culture and Pictorial Turn | |
| 10 | Mass Communication | |
| 11 | Popular Culture | |
| 12 | New Media | |
| 13 | Problems of Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality | |
| 14 | General Views and Discussion Regarding the Future | |
| 15 | Final Exam |
| Resources |
| Austin, J. L. (1962). "How to Do Things With Words." Harvard University Press. Baudrillard, J. (1994). "Simulacra and Simulation." University of Michigan Press. Benjamin, W. (1968). "Illuminations." Schocken Books. Derrida, J. (1978). "Writing and Difference." University of Chicago Press. Gadamer, H.-G. (2004). "Truth and Method." Continuum. Grice, H. P. (1989). "Studies in the Way of Words." Harvard University Press. McLuhan, M. (1994). "Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man." MIT Press. Mitchell, W. J. T. (1994). "Picture Theory." University of Chicago Press. Peirce, C. S. (1998). "The Essential Peirce: Selected Philosophical Writings." Indiana University Press. Ricoeur, P. (1984). "Time and Narrative." University of Chicago Press. Russell, B. (1905). "On Denoting." Mind, New Series, Vol. 14, No. 56. Saussure, F. de. (2011). "Course in General Linguistics." Columbia University Press. Wittgenstein, L. (1953). "Philosophical Investigations." Blackwell Publishing. Adorno, T. W., & Horkheimer, M. (2002). "Dialectic of Enlightenment." Stanford University Press. Quine, W. V. O. (1960). "Word and Object." MIT Press. Kripke, S. (1980). "Naming and Necessity." Harvard University Press. Davidson, D. (1984). "Inquiries into Truth and Interpretation." Oxford University Press. Brandom, R. (1994). "Making It Explicit: Reasoning, Representing, and Discursive Commitment." Harvard University Press. Putnam, H. (1975). "Mind, Language, and Reality: Philosophical Papers, Volume 2." Cambridge University Press. Baudrillard, J. (1981). "For a Critique of the Political Economy of the Sign." Telos Press. |
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 and theoretical grounds related to the field. | X | |||||
| 2 | Determines the facts related to New Media and Communication Systems and analyzes these facts with various dimensions. | X | |||||
| 3 | Analyzes the needs of the media organizations and plans and applies strategies accordingly. | X | |||||
| 4 | Plans new media projects and implements them. | X | |||||
| 5 | Takes responsibility when necessary in the field related projects and proposes solutions to emerging problems. | X | |||||
| 6 | Takes place as a member in a project-based teamwork; leads projects and plans events. | X | |||||
| 7 | Observes the theoretical and factual problems with scientific methods related to new media and communication systems disciplines and sub-disciplines; analyzes the findings and presents them in scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 8 | Has a high awareness towards lifelong learning. Follows the developments, innovations, opinions, methods and techniques regularly and uses them efficiently. | X | |||||
| 9 | To be able to communicate orally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European Language Portfolio. | X | |||||
| 10 | Utilizes new communication technologies efficiently in professional and scientific works and follows the developments in new communication technologies regularly. | X | |||||
| 11 | Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process. | X | |||||
| 12 | Acts in accordance with ethical codes in professional and scientific works. | X | |||||
| 13 | Uses tools related to new media and communications, efficiently. | ||||||
| 14 | Develops and implement new media projects specifically developed for media organizations. | X | |||||
| 15 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
| 16 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 17 | Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
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 | 5 | 15 | 75 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 4 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 2 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 138 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(138/30) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILOSOPHY of COMMUNICATION | YMİ3214905 | 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 | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course explores foundational and contemporary philosophical questions about communication as they pertain to media studies. It examines how meaning is constructed, conveyed, and interpreted through various forms of media, and the implications for art, culture, and society. Through a study of key philosophical texts, case studies, and critical discussions, students will engage with complex ideas and apply them to their creative and analytical work. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to philosophy of communication,Analytic, continental and pragmatic methods,Continental Approach to Philosophy of Language,Pragmatic Philosophy of Language,Analytic Philosophy of Language,Meaning and Interpretation,Symbol and Representation,Midterm Exam,Visual Culture and Pictorial Turn,Mass Communication,Popular Culture,New Media,Problems of Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality,General Views and Discussion Regarding the Future,Final Exam. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students will understand analytical, continental and pragmatic methods of philosophy of communication and discuss the differences between them. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | |
| Apply the basic concepts and theories of philosophy of language, especially continental and pragmatic approaches, in communication. | 13, 4 | A, E |
| Analyze concepts such as meaning, interpretation, symbol and representation in depth and evaluate their impact on everyday communication. | 14, 2, 9 | A, F |
| To be able to deal with the issues of visual culture and mass communication, to examine philosophical debates in these fields and to make inferences. | 10, 13, 9 | C, G |
| Discusses philosophical considerations and ethical issues in contemporary technological issues such as new media, artificial intelligence and virtual reality. | 12, 9 | A, E, G |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to philosophy of communication | |
| 2 | Analytic, continental and pragmatic methods | |
| 3 | Continental Approach to Philosophy of Language | |
| 4 | Pragmatic Philosophy of Language | |
| 5 | Analytic Philosophy of Language | |
| 6 | Meaning and Interpretation | |
| 7 | Symbol and Representation | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Visual Culture and Pictorial Turn | |
| 10 | Mass Communication | |
| 11 | Popular Culture | |
| 12 | New Media | |
| 13 | Problems of Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality | |
| 14 | General Views and Discussion Regarding the Future | |
| 15 | Final Exam |
| Resources |
| Austin, J. L. (1962). "How to Do Things With Words." Harvard University Press. Baudrillard, J. (1994). "Simulacra and Simulation." University of Michigan Press. Benjamin, W. (1968). "Illuminations." Schocken Books. Derrida, J. (1978). "Writing and Difference." University of Chicago Press. Gadamer, H.-G. (2004). "Truth and Method." Continuum. Grice, H. P. (1989). "Studies in the Way of Words." Harvard University Press. McLuhan, M. (1994). "Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man." MIT Press. Mitchell, W. J. T. (1994). "Picture Theory." University of Chicago Press. Peirce, C. S. (1998). "The Essential Peirce: Selected Philosophical Writings." Indiana University Press. Ricoeur, P. (1984). "Time and Narrative." University of Chicago Press. Russell, B. (1905). "On Denoting." Mind, New Series, Vol. 14, No. 56. Saussure, F. de. (2011). "Course in General Linguistics." Columbia University Press. Wittgenstein, L. (1953). "Philosophical Investigations." Blackwell Publishing. Adorno, T. W., & Horkheimer, M. (2002). "Dialectic of Enlightenment." Stanford University Press. Quine, W. V. O. (1960). "Word and Object." MIT Press. Kripke, S. (1980). "Naming and Necessity." Harvard University Press. Davidson, D. (1984). "Inquiries into Truth and Interpretation." Oxford University Press. Brandom, R. (1994). "Making It Explicit: Reasoning, Representing, and Discursive Commitment." Harvard University Press. Putnam, H. (1975). "Mind, Language, and Reality: Philosophical Papers, Volume 2." Cambridge University Press. Baudrillard, J. (1981). "For a Critique of the Political Economy of the Sign." Telos Press. |
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 and theoretical grounds related to the field. | X | |||||
| 2 | Determines the facts related to New Media and Communication Systems and analyzes these facts with various dimensions. | X | |||||
| 3 | Analyzes the needs of the media organizations and plans and applies strategies accordingly. | X | |||||
| 4 | Plans new media projects and implements them. | X | |||||
| 5 | Takes responsibility when necessary in the field related projects and proposes solutions to emerging problems. | X | |||||
| 6 | Takes place as a member in a project-based teamwork; leads projects and plans events. | X | |||||
| 7 | Observes the theoretical and factual problems with scientific methods related to new media and communication systems disciplines and sub-disciplines; analyzes the findings and presents them in scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 8 | Has a high awareness towards lifelong learning. Follows the developments, innovations, opinions, methods and techniques regularly and uses them efficiently. | X | |||||
| 9 | To be able to communicate orally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European Language Portfolio. | X | |||||
| 10 | Utilizes new communication technologies efficiently in professional and scientific works and follows the developments in new communication technologies regularly. | X | |||||
| 11 | Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process. | X | |||||
| 12 | Acts in accordance with ethical codes in professional and scientific works. | X | |||||
| 13 | Uses tools related to new media and communications, efficiently. | ||||||
| 14 | Develops and implement new media projects specifically developed for media organizations. | X | |||||
| 15 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
| 16 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 17 | Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |