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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
MEDIA and ETHICSHR3214886Spring Semester3+035
Course Program

Çarşamba 12:00-12:45

Çarşamba 12:45-13:30

Çarşamba 13:30-14:15

Cumartesi 17:30-18:15

Cumartesi 18:30-19:15

Cumartesi 19:30-20:15

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL
Assistant(s)
AimThis course explores the intersection of media studies with ethical theory, drawing on both the analytic and continental traditions. Students will engage with key philosophical texts to examine the ethical dimensions of media production, distribution, and consumption. They will critically analyze contemporary media issues through diverse ethical lenses, evaluating the implications for society and culture.
Course ContentThis course contains; What is Ethics,Utilitarianism and Consequentialism,Kant and Morality,Virtue Ethics,Meta-ethics,Conveying the Truth and Facts,Freedom of Expression,Midterm exam,Privacy, Surveillance and Knowledge,Media Ownership and Ethical Consumption,Internet,Internet and Subcultures,What to do?,Final Exam.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Examines ethical thinking in the history of philosophy and adapts them to current problems in media. 10, 3, 4, 9E, L
Examines and conducts research on moral thought through multiple aspects. May analyze ethical dilemmas. 10, 9A, E
Students will develop the ability to evaluate the ethical dimensions of media content, including news, advertising, and entertainment.10, 13, 14, 9C
Understands and promotes high ethical standards in media production and consumption.10, 12, 13, 9C, G
Comprehensively researches legal and regulatory frameworks related to media ethics and works accordingly.10, 13, 9C, G
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam, E: Homework, G: Quiz, L: Group Assessment Technique

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1What is Ethics
2Utilitarianism and Consequentialism
3Kant and Morality
4Virtue Ethics
5Meta-ethics
6Conveying the Truth and Facts
7Freedom of Expression
8Midterm exam
9Privacy, Surveillance and Knowledge
10Media Ownership and Ethical Consumption
11Internet
12Internet and Subcultures
14What to do?
15Final Exam
Resources
Sandel, M. J. (2015). Justice: What’s the right thing to do? Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Aristotle, M., & Ostwald, M. (1911). Nicomachean Ethics. New York, NY: Hackett Publishing Company. Edited by C. C. W. Taylor. Blackburn, Simon. (2018). Etik. Dost Kitabevi. 978-9752985940. Kuçuradi, İoanna. (2018). Etik. TFK Yayınları. 978-9757748137. Kuçuradi, İoanna. (2019). Etik. TFK Yayınları. 9757748641.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
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.
4
Performs analysis for corporations and devises plans in order to cater the needs of the corporations.
5
Takes responsibility when necessary in the field related projects and proposes solutions to emerging problems.
6
Takes place as a member in a project-based teamwork; leads projects and plans events.
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.
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.
13
Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process.
14
Performs the measurement and evaluation of 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.
17
Implements public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private companies using the methods and techniques related to the field.

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14342
Guided Problem Solving51575
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report428
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz248
Midterm Exam122
General Exam133
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
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

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
MEDIA and ETHICSHR3214886Spring Semester3+035
Course Program

Çarşamba 12:00-12:45

Çarşamba 12:45-13:30

Çarşamba 13:30-14:15

Cumartesi 17:30-18:15

Cumartesi 18:30-19:15

Cumartesi 19:30-20:15

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL
Assistant(s)
AimThis course explores the intersection of media studies with ethical theory, drawing on both the analytic and continental traditions. Students will engage with key philosophical texts to examine the ethical dimensions of media production, distribution, and consumption. They will critically analyze contemporary media issues through diverse ethical lenses, evaluating the implications for society and culture.
Course ContentThis course contains; What is Ethics,Utilitarianism and Consequentialism,Kant and Morality,Virtue Ethics,Meta-ethics,Conveying the Truth and Facts,Freedom of Expression,Midterm exam,Privacy, Surveillance and Knowledge,Media Ownership and Ethical Consumption,Internet,Internet and Subcultures,What to do?,Final Exam.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Examines ethical thinking in the history of philosophy and adapts them to current problems in media. 10, 3, 4, 9E, L
Examines and conducts research on moral thought through multiple aspects. May analyze ethical dilemmas. 10, 9A, E
Students will develop the ability to evaluate the ethical dimensions of media content, including news, advertising, and entertainment.10, 13, 14, 9C
Understands and promotes high ethical standards in media production and consumption.10, 12, 13, 9C, G
Comprehensively researches legal and regulatory frameworks related to media ethics and works accordingly.10, 13, 9C, G
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam, E: Homework, G: Quiz, L: Group Assessment Technique

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1What is Ethics
2Utilitarianism and Consequentialism
3Kant and Morality
4Virtue Ethics
5Meta-ethics
6Conveying the Truth and Facts
7Freedom of Expression
8Midterm exam
9Privacy, Surveillance and Knowledge
10Media Ownership and Ethical Consumption
11Internet
12Internet and Subcultures
14What to do?
15Final Exam
Resources
Sandel, M. J. (2015). Justice: What’s the right thing to do? Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Aristotle, M., & Ostwald, M. (1911). Nicomachean Ethics. New York, NY: Hackett Publishing Company. Edited by C. C. W. Taylor. Blackburn, Simon. (2018). Etik. Dost Kitabevi. 978-9752985940. Kuçuradi, İoanna. (2018). Etik. TFK Yayınları. 978-9757748137. Kuçuradi, İoanna. (2019). Etik. TFK Yayınları. 9757748641.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
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.
4
Performs analysis for corporations and devises plans in order to cater the needs of the corporations.
5
Takes responsibility when necessary in the field related projects and proposes solutions to emerging problems.
6
Takes place as a member in a project-based teamwork; leads projects and plans events.
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.
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.
13
Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process.
14
Performs the measurement and evaluation of 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.
17
Implements public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private companies using the methods and techniques related to the field.

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

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