To increase the basic knowledge and perspective of the students in the field of sociology of communication based on literature and theoretical discussions. To follow the multifaceted structure of communication, its change in the historical process, from the perspective of the discipline of sociology and through discussions in the literature.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction of course content and course resources,Human, Culture, Communication,Modernization and Mass Communication,Publicity and Public Opinion,Media and Social Change,Media and Social Control,Propaganda,Television,Culture Industry,Intercultural Communication,New Media Discussions,Digital Culture,Sociology of Communication Studies in Turkey,Overall Assessment.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
arrange their skills to see social event having observative perspective
13, 16, 18, 19, 9
A
assess the main debates in the field of Sociology of Communication.
9
A
Critically analyse communication and media texts.
9
A
Can analyse political communication strategies and the effects of propaganda on society.
9
A
To be able to analyse the effects of media on society and the interaction of media with social values and norms.
9
A
Teaching Methods:
13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction of course content and course resources
Cangöz, İ., Poyraz, B., & Köker, E. (2017). İletişim Sosyolojisi. Eskişehir: TC Anadolu Üniversitesi.
2
Human, Culture, Communication
Crowley, D., & Heyer, P. (2014). İletişim tarihi. Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi.
3
Modernization and Mass Communication
Reading the relevant section of the given source.
4
Publicity and Public Opinion
Reading the relevant section of the given source.
5
Media and Social Change
Reading the relevant section of the given source.
6
Media and Social Control
Reading the relevant section of the given source.
7
Propaganda
Reading the relevant section of the given source.
8
Television
Reading the relevant section of the given source.
9
Culture Industry
Reading the relevant section of the given source.
10
Intercultural Communication
Özdemir, İ. (2011). Kültürlerarası İletişimin Önemi. folklor/edebiyat, 17(66), 29-38.
11
New Media Discussions
Reading the relevant section of the given source.
12
Digital Culture
Reading the relevant section of the given source.
13
Sociology of Communication Studies in Turkey
Reading the relevant section of the given source.
14
Overall Assessment
Resources
1. Maigret, E. (2019). Medya ve İletişim Sosyolojisi. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları.
2. Articles related to the topics will be sent every week.
Tüfekçioğlu, H. (2023). Kitle İletişimin Soyağacı/İletişim Sosyolojisi Tezleri. İstanbul: Doğu Kitabevi.
Bottomore, T. (2016). Frankfurt Okulu ve Eleştirisi. İstanbul: Say Yayınları.
Bourdieu, P. (2021). Televizyon Üzerine. İstanbul: Sel Yayınları.
Jeanneney, J. N. (2009). Medya Tarihi. İstanbul: Yapı ve Kredi Yayınları.
McLuhan, M. (2016). Gutenberg Galaksisi. İstanbul: Yapı ve Kredi Yayınları.
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.
X
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
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
5
10
50
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
3
3
Quiz
1
5
5
Midterm Exam
1
20
20
General Exam
1
30
30
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
COMMUNICATION SOCIOLOGY
YMİ3172720
Fall Semester
3+0
3
5
Course Program
Pazartesi 14:30-15:15
Pazartesi 15:30-16:15
Pazartesi 16:30-17:15
Cumartesi 14:30-15:15
Cumartesi 15:30-16:15
Cumartesi 16:30-17:15
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Betül OK ŞEHİTOĞLU
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Betül OK ŞEHİTOĞLU
Assistant(s)
Aim
To increase the basic knowledge and perspective of the students in the field of sociology of communication based on literature and theoretical discussions. To follow the multifaceted structure of communication, its change in the historical process, from the perspective of the discipline of sociology and through discussions in the literature.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction of course content and course resources,Human, Culture, Communication,Modernization and Mass Communication,Publicity and Public Opinion,Media and Social Change,Media and Social Control,Propaganda,Television,Culture Industry,Intercultural Communication,New Media Discussions,Digital Culture,Sociology of Communication Studies in Turkey,Overall Assessment.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
arrange their skills to see social event having observative perspective
13, 16, 18, 19, 9
A
assess the main debates in the field of Sociology of Communication.
9
A
Critically analyse communication and media texts.
9
A
Can analyse political communication strategies and the effects of propaganda on society.
9
A
To be able to analyse the effects of media on society and the interaction of media with social values and norms.
9
A
Teaching Methods:
13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction of course content and course resources
Cangöz, İ., Poyraz, B., & Köker, E. (2017). İletişim Sosyolojisi. Eskişehir: TC Anadolu Üniversitesi.
2
Human, Culture, Communication
Crowley, D., & Heyer, P. (2014). İletişim tarihi. Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi.
3
Modernization and Mass Communication
Reading the relevant section of the given source.
4
Publicity and Public Opinion
Reading the relevant section of the given source.
5
Media and Social Change
Reading the relevant section of the given source.
6
Media and Social Control
Reading the relevant section of the given source.
7
Propaganda
Reading the relevant section of the given source.
8
Television
Reading the relevant section of the given source.
9
Culture Industry
Reading the relevant section of the given source.
10
Intercultural Communication
Özdemir, İ. (2011). Kültürlerarası İletişimin Önemi. folklor/edebiyat, 17(66), 29-38.
11
New Media Discussions
Reading the relevant section of the given source.
12
Digital Culture
Reading the relevant section of the given source.
13
Sociology of Communication Studies in Turkey
Reading the relevant section of the given source.
14
Overall Assessment
Resources
1. Maigret, E. (2019). Medya ve İletişim Sosyolojisi. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları.
2. Articles related to the topics will be sent every week.
Tüfekçioğlu, H. (2023). Kitle İletişimin Soyağacı/İletişim Sosyolojisi Tezleri. İstanbul: Doğu Kitabevi.
Bottomore, T. (2016). Frankfurt Okulu ve Eleştirisi. İstanbul: Say Yayınları.
Bourdieu, P. (2021). Televizyon Üzerine. İstanbul: Sel Yayınları.
Jeanneney, J. N. (2009). Medya Tarihi. İstanbul: Yapı ve Kredi Yayınları.
McLuhan, M. (2016). Gutenberg Galaksisi. İstanbul: Yapı ve Kredi Yayınları.
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.
X
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.
