To define the transformation and institutionalization of political communication in liberal democracies by considering political communication in the mainstream and critical dimensions within the historical development process.
Course Content
This course contains; The ways of defining political communication. Relations between politics and communication.,The main actors of political communication. Role and functions of political communication.,The role of political communication in ensuring political legitimacy. Relations between political communication and the politics of politics.,Types of rhetoric and rhetoric as a form of political communication.,The role of the media on political speech and political speech today.,Functions of political campaigns, election campaigns and professionalization process in Turkey. Political representation.,Institutionalization of Political Communication and Press Freedom Struggle,Political campaigns / advertisements,Elements affecting the political agenda and the political agenda.,Attempts to explain the voting behavior of the electorate and the elements that have influenced the election of a particular party or candidate.,Public space and public opinion in mainstream and critical approaches,Public opinion and public opinion research as a socio-psychological concept,Civil society / civil disobedience,New social movements.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
evaluate the connections between the concepts of politics and communication.
10, 16, 9
A
categorizes the main actors of political communication.
10, 16, 9
A
suggests their different conception of political communication.
10, 16, 9
A
Distinguishes the main arguments of mainstream and critical approaches towards political communication.
10, 16, 9
A
defines the historical development of political communication and the process of institutionalization in liberal democracies.
10, 16, 9
A
defines the differences between freedom of communication and freedom of the press
10, 16, 9
A
evaluates the main arguments of mainstream and critical approaches towards political communication.
10, 16, 9
A
defines relations between neo-liberal economic policies and new trends in political communication.
10, 16, 9
A
analyze the role of political communication in ensuring political legitimacy.
10, 16, 9
A
Analyzes the relations between media and politics.
10, 16, 9
A
Critically evaluate media texts.
10, 16, 9
A
Evaluates the relation between political communication, new social movements and freedom of communication.
The ways of defining political communication. Relations between politics and communication.
2
The main actors of political communication. Role and functions of political communication.
3
The role of political communication in ensuring political legitimacy. Relations between political communication and the politics of politics.
4
Types of rhetoric and rhetoric as a form of political communication.
5
The role of the media on political speech and political speech today.
6
Functions of political campaigns, election campaigns and professionalization process in Turkey. Political representation.
7
Institutionalization of Political Communication and Press Freedom Struggle
8
Political campaigns / advertisements
9
Elements affecting the political agenda and the political agenda.
10
Attempts to explain the voting behavior of the electorate and the elements that have influenced the election of a particular party or candidate.
11
Public space and public opinion in mainstream and critical approaches
12
Public opinion and public opinion research as a socio-psychological concept
13
Civil society / civil disobedience
14
New social movements
Resources
Karasar, N. (2009). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi-Kavramlar, ilkeler, Teknikler. Ankara: Nobel Kaptan, S. (1995). Bilimsel Araştırma ve İstatistik Teknikleri, Ankara. Balcı, A. Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma, Yöntem, Teknik ve İlkeler. 7. Baskı,Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Büyüköztürk, Ş.,vd. (2009). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. 3. Baskı. Ankara:Pegem Akademi. Ural, A., Kılıç, İ. (2005). Bilimsel Araştırma Süreci ve SPSS Veri Analizi. Ankara:Detay Yayıncılık. Huber, E., Uzun, L. (2001). Metin Türü ve Yazma Edimi ilişkisi: Bilimsel Metin Yazma Edimi. Dilbilim Araştırmaları 2001. s.9-35. İstanbul: Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Yayınevi. Çeşitli örnek araştırma yazıları ve tezler.
Slide presentations
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.
2
Determines the facts related to Public Relations and Advertising and analyzes these facts with various dimensions.
3
Takes place in companies’ decision making mechanism using his/her expertise; determines problems and offers solutions.
X
4
Performs analysis for corporations and devises plans in order to cater the needs of the corporations.
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 Public Relations and Advertising disciplines and sub-disciplines; analyzes the findings and presents them in scientific publications.
8
Has a high awareness towards lifelong learning. Follows the developments, innovations, opinions, methods and techniques regularly and uses them efficiently.
X
9
Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works.
10
Utilizes new communication technologies efficiently in professional and scientific works and follows the developments in new communication technologies regularly.
11
Communicates verbally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General level.
12
Acts in accordance with ethical codes in professional and scientific works.
X
13
Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process.
14
Performs the measurement and evaluation of communication activities.
X
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.
17
Implements public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private companies using the methods and techniques related to the field.
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
20
40
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
2
5
10
Midterm Exam
1
15
15
General Exam
1
15
15
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
POLITICAL COMMUNICATION
-
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
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Kevser Hülya YURDAKUL
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Esra OĞUZHAN
Assistant(s)
Aim
To define the transformation and institutionalization of political communication in liberal democracies by considering political communication in the mainstream and critical dimensions within the historical development process.
Course Content
This course contains; The ways of defining political communication. Relations between politics and communication.,The main actors of political communication. Role and functions of political communication.,The role of political communication in ensuring political legitimacy. Relations between political communication and the politics of politics.,Types of rhetoric and rhetoric as a form of political communication.,The role of the media on political speech and political speech today.,Functions of political campaigns, election campaigns and professionalization process in Turkey. Political representation.,Institutionalization of Political Communication and Press Freedom Struggle,Political campaigns / advertisements,Elements affecting the political agenda and the political agenda.,Attempts to explain the voting behavior of the electorate and the elements that have influenced the election of a particular party or candidate.,Public space and public opinion in mainstream and critical approaches,Public opinion and public opinion research as a socio-psychological concept,Civil society / civil disobedience,New social movements.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
evaluate the connections between the concepts of politics and communication.
10, 16, 9
A
categorizes the main actors of political communication.
10, 16, 9
A
suggests their different conception of political communication.
10, 16, 9
A
Distinguishes the main arguments of mainstream and critical approaches towards political communication.
10, 16, 9
A
defines the historical development of political communication and the process of institutionalization in liberal democracies.
10, 16, 9
A
defines the differences between freedom of communication and freedom of the press
10, 16, 9
A
evaluates the main arguments of mainstream and critical approaches towards political communication.
10, 16, 9
A
defines relations between neo-liberal economic policies and new trends in political communication.
10, 16, 9
A
analyze the role of political communication in ensuring political legitimacy.
10, 16, 9
A
Analyzes the relations between media and politics.
10, 16, 9
A
Critically evaluate media texts.
10, 16, 9
A
Evaluates the relation between political communication, new social movements and freedom of communication.
The ways of defining political communication. Relations between politics and communication.
2
The main actors of political communication. Role and functions of political communication.
3
The role of political communication in ensuring political legitimacy. Relations between political communication and the politics of politics.
4
Types of rhetoric and rhetoric as a form of political communication.
5
The role of the media on political speech and political speech today.
6
Functions of political campaigns, election campaigns and professionalization process in Turkey. Political representation.
7
Institutionalization of Political Communication and Press Freedom Struggle
8
Political campaigns / advertisements
9
Elements affecting the political agenda and the political agenda.
10
Attempts to explain the voting behavior of the electorate and the elements that have influenced the election of a particular party or candidate.
11
Public space and public opinion in mainstream and critical approaches
12
Public opinion and public opinion research as a socio-psychological concept
13
Civil society / civil disobedience
14
New social movements
Resources
Karasar, N. (2009). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi-Kavramlar, ilkeler, Teknikler. Ankara: Nobel Kaptan, S. (1995). Bilimsel Araştırma ve İstatistik Teknikleri, Ankara. Balcı, A. Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma, Yöntem, Teknik ve İlkeler. 7. Baskı,Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Büyüköztürk, Ş.,vd. (2009). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. 3. Baskı. Ankara:Pegem Akademi. Ural, A., Kılıç, İ. (2005). Bilimsel Araştırma Süreci ve SPSS Veri Analizi. Ankara:Detay Yayıncılık. Huber, E., Uzun, L. (2001). Metin Türü ve Yazma Edimi ilişkisi: Bilimsel Metin Yazma Edimi. Dilbilim Araştırmaları 2001. s.9-35. İstanbul: Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Yayınevi. Çeşitli örnek araştırma yazıları ve tezler.
Slide presentations
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.
2
Determines the facts related to Public Relations and Advertising and analyzes these facts with various dimensions.
3
Takes place in companies’ decision making mechanism using his/her expertise; determines problems and offers solutions.
X
4
Performs analysis for corporations and devises plans in order to cater the needs of the corporations.
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 Public Relations and Advertising disciplines and sub-disciplines; analyzes the findings and presents them in scientific publications.
8
Has a high awareness towards lifelong learning. Follows the developments, innovations, opinions, methods and techniques regularly and uses them efficiently.
X
9
Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works.
10
Utilizes new communication technologies efficiently in professional and scientific works and follows the developments in new communication technologies regularly.
11
Communicates verbally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General level.
12
Acts in accordance with ethical codes in professional and scientific works.
X
13
Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process.
14
Performs the measurement and evaluation of communication activities.
X
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.
17
Implements public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private companies using the methods and techniques related to the field.
