Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATION SOCIOLOGY | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Ayşen AKYÜZ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Ertan BEŞE |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To provide students with a sociological perspective in the context of media and communication studies; to develop their theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in this context and to enable them to look at current events from a sociological perspective. To create a theoretical background required by a sociological and critical perspective on the functions of mass media in today's contemporary social life, its effects on the individual and society, and their mutual interaction; to gain knowledge and perspective on basic sociological issues related to different segments and areas of social life in which communication practices interact with each other. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction: Sociology and Communication ,Meaning and Components of Human Communication,The Mass Media and Functions ,Theories of Mass Communication I,Theories of Mass Communication II,Relevance of Media Theories to Communication Practice,What does Sociology Bring to the Study of the Media?,Continuation of Week 7,The Place of Sociology in the Study of Political Communication,Social Media in Disaster Communication (Seminar &/ Brain Storm),The Public Sphere Between the State and the Market: From Rational Discussion to the Information and Communication Society ,Personal Identity, Public Deliberation and Behavioral Public Policy,Preferential Choice, Logical Action and Communication Ethics, ‘Interaction’ Versus ‘Action’ in Luhmann’s Sociology of Communication. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students gain a sociological perspective on communication and communication processes and produce critical questions and analytical interpretations. | 13, 18, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Sociology of communication focuses on the effects of developments in communication technologies and media on contemporary social trends, social change and transformation; the functions of the media and the use of sociological perspectives in understanding communication and media issues. In this context, sociological analyses examine the impact and interaction of media and communication processes on individuals, social groups and society on a local and global scale, within the framework of current experiences, with their objective and symbolic dimensions. For this purpose, the sociology of communication focuses on media platforms, media technologies, media institutions, media content, and media users as the main actors of the communication process on the one hand; on the other hand, it deals with different social conditions and social forces in which communication processes take place. This framework also includes topics such as the construction of the individual and society, the construction of order, and culture, the construction of identity, socialization, the display of the self, the construction of social relations, and demographic dynamics. | 13, 18, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Students will gain critical thinking skills and analytical perspective on the role of mass media and communication in contemporary societies. | 13, 18, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Through the Sociology of Communication course, students acquire the necessary theoretical and intellectual background in this field and gain the ability to explore original research topics that will be useful to them in their future professional and academic careers. | 13, 18, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Students taking this course will develop their ability to look at social events and developments from an analytical perspective. | 13, 18, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 13: Case Study Method, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Sociology and Communication | Students are asked to formulate pre-expectations about the lesson. |
| 2 | Meaning and Components of Human Communication | The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, Edited by George Ritzer and Chris Rojek, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2019 (Open Source) |
| 3 | The Mass Media and Functions | Denis McQuail, Sociology of Mass Communication, Annual Review of Sociology, Vol. 11 (1985), pp. 93-111 (Open Source) |
| 4 | Theories of Mass Communication I | Oluwasola,Omolola, The Normative Theories of the Press in the Digital Age: A Need for Revision Article in SSRN Electronic Journal, January 2020 (Open Source) |
| 5 | Theories of Mass Communication II | Oluwasola,Omolola, The Normative Theories of the Press in the Digital Age: A Need for Revision Article in SSRN Electronic Journal, January 2020 (Open Source) |
| 6 | Relevance of Media Theories to Communication Practice | Bonney, Emmanuel, Media Theories And Their Relevance to Communicatıon Pract,ce, Ghana Institute of Journalism – 2013 (Open Source) |
| 7 | What does Sociology Bring to the Study of the Media? | Waisbord, Silvio, The International Encyclopedia of Communication Theory and Philosophy, Klaus Bruhn Jensen and Robert T. Craig (Editors-in-Chief), Jefferson D. Pooley and EricW. Rothenbuhler (Associate Editors), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2016 (Open Source) |
| 8 | Continuation of Week 7 | Waisbord, Silvio, The International Encyclopedia of Communication Theory and Philosophy, Klaus Bruhn Jensen and Robert T. Craig (Editors-in-Chief), Jefferson D. Pooley and EricW. Rothenbuhler (Associate Editors), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2016 (Open Source) |
| 9 | The Place of Sociology in the Study of Political Communication | MICHAEL SCHUDSON (2004) The Place of Sociology in the Study of Political Communication, Political Communication, 21:3, pp. 271-273 (Open Source) |
| 10 | Social Media in Disaster Communication (Seminar &/ Brain Storm) | Leysia Palen and Amanda L. Hughes, Social Media in Disaster Communication H. Rodríguez et al. (eds.),, Handbook of Disaster Research, Handbooks of Sociology and Social Research, Springer International Publishing AG, 2018 (Open Source) |
| 11 | The Public Sphere Between the State and the Market: From Rational Discussion to the Information and Communication Society | Economic Reason and Political Reason: Deliberation and the Construction of Public Space in the Society of Communication, Coordinated by Jean Mercier Ythier, ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2022, London, pp. 35 – 85 (CHAPTER 2) (Open Source) |
| 12 | Personal Identity, Public Deliberation and Behavioral Public Policy | Economic Reason and Political Reason: Deliberation and the Construction of Public Space in the Society of Communication, Coordinated by Jean Mercier Ythier, ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2022, London, pp. 133 –158 (CHAPTER 5) (Open Source) |
| 13 | Preferential Choice, Logical Action and Communication Ethics | Economic Reason and Political Reason: Deliberation and the Construction of Public Space in the Society of Communication, Coordinated by Jean Mercier Ythier, ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2022, London, pp. 158 – 206 (CHAPTER 6) (Open Source) |
| 14 | ‘Interaction’ Versus ‘Action’ in Luhmann’s Sociology of Communication | Leydesdorff, Loet, ‘Interaction’ versus ‘action’ in Luhmann’s sociology of communication, Colin B. Grant (Ed.), Rethinking Interactive Communication: New Interdisciplinary Horizons (Open Source) |
| Resources |
| Economic Reason and Political Reason: Deliberation and the Construction of Public Space in the Society of Communication, Coordinated by Jean Mercier Ythier, ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2022, London Newman, David M., Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life, Twelfth Edition, SAGE Publications Ltd., 2019, London CERECİ, Sedat, İLETİŞİM SOSYOLOJİSİ, IKSAD Publishing House, 2023, Ankara |
| Sociological Communication, Veronica Van Ry, Pressbooks. |
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 Public Relations and Advertising disciplines and the basic theories of these disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Determines facts related to Public Relations and Advertising and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | ||||||
| 3 | Using expert knowledge, takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | ||||||
| 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 the field by taking responsibility when necessary. | ||||||
| 6 | Takes part in a team established for projects related to the field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | ||||||
| 7 | Investigates theoretical and factual problems related to the disciplines and sub-disciplines of Public Relations and Advertising with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | ||||||
| 8 | Adopts the principle of lifelong learning. Regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in the field and uses them effectively in his/her own work. | ||||||
| 9 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | X | |||||
| 10 | Uses new communication technologies effectively in professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies. | ||||||
| 11 | Plans social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | ||||||
| 12 | Acts in a way that adheres to ethical codes in professional and scientific work. | X | |||||
| 13 | Carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations, using methods and techniques of Public Relations and Advertising disciplines. | ||||||
| 14 | Carries out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities. | ||||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. . | ||||||
| 16 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | 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 | 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 | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Ayşen AKYÜZ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Ertan BEŞE |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To provide students with a sociological perspective in the context of media and communication studies; to develop their theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in this context and to enable them to look at current events from a sociological perspective. To create a theoretical background required by a sociological and critical perspective on the functions of mass media in today's contemporary social life, its effects on the individual and society, and their mutual interaction; to gain knowledge and perspective on basic sociological issues related to different segments and areas of social life in which communication practices interact with each other. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction: Sociology and Communication ,Meaning and Components of Human Communication,The Mass Media and Functions ,Theories of Mass Communication I,Theories of Mass Communication II,Relevance of Media Theories to Communication Practice,What does Sociology Bring to the Study of the Media?,Continuation of Week 7,The Place of Sociology in the Study of Political Communication,Social Media in Disaster Communication (Seminar &/ Brain Storm),The Public Sphere Between the State and the Market: From Rational Discussion to the Information and Communication Society ,Personal Identity, Public Deliberation and Behavioral Public Policy,Preferential Choice, Logical Action and Communication Ethics, ‘Interaction’ Versus ‘Action’ in Luhmann’s Sociology of Communication. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students gain a sociological perspective on communication and communication processes and produce critical questions and analytical interpretations. | 13, 18, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Sociology of communication focuses on the effects of developments in communication technologies and media on contemporary social trends, social change and transformation; the functions of the media and the use of sociological perspectives in understanding communication and media issues. In this context, sociological analyses examine the impact and interaction of media and communication processes on individuals, social groups and society on a local and global scale, within the framework of current experiences, with their objective and symbolic dimensions. For this purpose, the sociology of communication focuses on media platforms, media technologies, media institutions, media content, and media users as the main actors of the communication process on the one hand; on the other hand, it deals with different social conditions and social forces in which communication processes take place. This framework also includes topics such as the construction of the individual and society, the construction of order, and culture, the construction of identity, socialization, the display of the self, the construction of social relations, and demographic dynamics. | 13, 18, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Students will gain critical thinking skills and analytical perspective on the role of mass media and communication in contemporary societies. | 13, 18, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Through the Sociology of Communication course, students acquire the necessary theoretical and intellectual background in this field and gain the ability to explore original research topics that will be useful to them in their future professional and academic careers. | 13, 18, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Students taking this course will develop their ability to look at social events and developments from an analytical perspective. | 13, 18, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 13: Case Study Method, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Sociology and Communication | Students are asked to formulate pre-expectations about the lesson. |
| 2 | Meaning and Components of Human Communication | The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, Edited by George Ritzer and Chris Rojek, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2019 (Open Source) |
| 3 | The Mass Media and Functions | Denis McQuail, Sociology of Mass Communication, Annual Review of Sociology, Vol. 11 (1985), pp. 93-111 (Open Source) |
| 4 | Theories of Mass Communication I | Oluwasola,Omolola, The Normative Theories of the Press in the Digital Age: A Need for Revision Article in SSRN Electronic Journal, January 2020 (Open Source) |
| 5 | Theories of Mass Communication II | Oluwasola,Omolola, The Normative Theories of the Press in the Digital Age: A Need for Revision Article in SSRN Electronic Journal, January 2020 (Open Source) |
| 6 | Relevance of Media Theories to Communication Practice | Bonney, Emmanuel, Media Theories And Their Relevance to Communicatıon Pract,ce, Ghana Institute of Journalism – 2013 (Open Source) |
| 7 | What does Sociology Bring to the Study of the Media? | Waisbord, Silvio, The International Encyclopedia of Communication Theory and Philosophy, Klaus Bruhn Jensen and Robert T. Craig (Editors-in-Chief), Jefferson D. Pooley and EricW. Rothenbuhler (Associate Editors), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2016 (Open Source) |
| 8 | Continuation of Week 7 | Waisbord, Silvio, The International Encyclopedia of Communication Theory and Philosophy, Klaus Bruhn Jensen and Robert T. Craig (Editors-in-Chief), Jefferson D. Pooley and EricW. Rothenbuhler (Associate Editors), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2016 (Open Source) |
| 9 | The Place of Sociology in the Study of Political Communication | MICHAEL SCHUDSON (2004) The Place of Sociology in the Study of Political Communication, Political Communication, 21:3, pp. 271-273 (Open Source) |
| 10 | Social Media in Disaster Communication (Seminar &/ Brain Storm) | Leysia Palen and Amanda L. Hughes, Social Media in Disaster Communication H. Rodríguez et al. (eds.),, Handbook of Disaster Research, Handbooks of Sociology and Social Research, Springer International Publishing AG, 2018 (Open Source) |
| 11 | The Public Sphere Between the State and the Market: From Rational Discussion to the Information and Communication Society | Economic Reason and Political Reason: Deliberation and the Construction of Public Space in the Society of Communication, Coordinated by Jean Mercier Ythier, ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2022, London, pp. 35 – 85 (CHAPTER 2) (Open Source) |
| 12 | Personal Identity, Public Deliberation and Behavioral Public Policy | Economic Reason and Political Reason: Deliberation and the Construction of Public Space in the Society of Communication, Coordinated by Jean Mercier Ythier, ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2022, London, pp. 133 –158 (CHAPTER 5) (Open Source) |
| 13 | Preferential Choice, Logical Action and Communication Ethics | Economic Reason and Political Reason: Deliberation and the Construction of Public Space in the Society of Communication, Coordinated by Jean Mercier Ythier, ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2022, London, pp. 158 – 206 (CHAPTER 6) (Open Source) |
| 14 | ‘Interaction’ Versus ‘Action’ in Luhmann’s Sociology of Communication | Leydesdorff, Loet, ‘Interaction’ versus ‘action’ in Luhmann’s sociology of communication, Colin B. Grant (Ed.), Rethinking Interactive Communication: New Interdisciplinary Horizons (Open Source) |
| Resources |
| Economic Reason and Political Reason: Deliberation and the Construction of Public Space in the Society of Communication, Coordinated by Jean Mercier Ythier, ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2022, London Newman, David M., Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life, Twelfth Edition, SAGE Publications Ltd., 2019, London CERECİ, Sedat, İLETİŞİM SOSYOLOJİSİ, IKSAD Publishing House, 2023, Ankara |
| Sociological Communication, Veronica Van Ry, Pressbooks. |
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 Public Relations and Advertising disciplines and the basic theories of these disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Determines facts related to Public Relations and Advertising and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | ||||||
| 3 | Using expert knowledge, takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | ||||||
| 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 the field by taking responsibility when necessary. | ||||||
| 6 | Takes part in a team established for projects related to the field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | ||||||
| 7 | Investigates theoretical and factual problems related to the disciplines and sub-disciplines of Public Relations and Advertising with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | ||||||
| 8 | Adopts the principle of lifelong learning. Regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in the field and uses them effectively in his/her own work. | ||||||
| 9 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | X | |||||
| 10 | Uses new communication technologies effectively in professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies. | ||||||
| 11 | Plans social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | ||||||
| 12 | Acts in a way that adheres to ethical codes in professional and scientific work. | X | |||||
| 13 | Carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations, using methods and techniques of Public Relations and Advertising disciplines. | ||||||
| 14 | Carries out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities. | ||||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. . | ||||||
| 16 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |