Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTUAL PROBLEMS in MEDIA | RTS2152320 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program | Çarşamba 12:00-12:45 Çarşamba 12:45-13:30 Çarşamba 13:30-14:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Başak GEZMEN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Betül SOYSAL BOZDOĞAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course aims to examine various important issues faced in today's media environment. By focusing on issues such as media ethics, censorship, misinformation dissemination, manipulation, news accuracy, media diversity, the course aims to provide students with the ability to understand and analyze the challenges faced in the contemporary media environment. Students develop critical thinking and media literacy skills by examining a variety of examples to understand the power and influence of media tools. Through discussions, case studies, examples and group work, students will acquire the necessary tools to understand and evaluate the social, cultural and political impact of the media. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The Birth of Media in the World / Early Newspapers and Magazines,National media Dogus in Turkey / Ottoman Turkish Media / First Newspapers and Magazines,National Media in the Republican Period / Single Party Years (1923-1949),Turkish Media since the Beginning of the Multi-Party Period (1950-2018),All the Press Laws published from the Ottomans to the present day,Problems Related to Freedom of Expression and Criticism in Turkish Media,Problems Related to Organization / Trade Union Rights in Turkish Media,Problems Related to Employment / Personal Rights in Turkish Media,Current Problems of Rapidly Developing Technology in Turkish Media,Structural Problems of Turkish Media Caused by Financial Dependencies,Academic Problems Observed at the Point of Qualified and Equipped Staff for National Media in Turkish Higher Education System,Threats and Attacks on Media Members,Healthy Roadmap to Follow by Young Journalist / Television / Journalist / Radio / Internet Journalist and Writer Candidate in the Face of Problems Observed in National Media and Transferred One by One in Courses,Possible Future Projection of National Media. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Can conduct research to understand current media issues. | 10, 16, 9 | A, D, E, H |
| Can evaluate media content consciously. | 10, 16, 9 | A, D, E, H |
| Produces and presents media content. | 10, 16, 9 | A, D, E, F, G |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Birth of Media in the World / Early Newspapers and Magazines | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 2 | National media Dogus in Turkey / Ottoman Turkish Media / First Newspapers and Magazines | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 3 | National Media in the Republican Period / Single Party Years (1923-1949) | Researching examples of relevant media content |
| 4 | Turkish Media since the Beginning of the Multi-Party Period (1950-2018) | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 5 | All the Press Laws published from the Ottomans to the present day | Researching examples of relevant media content |
| 6 | Problems Related to Freedom of Expression and Criticism in Turkish Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 7 | Problems Related to Organization / Trade Union Rights in Turkish Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 8 | Problems Related to Employment / Personal Rights in Turkish Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 9 | Current Problems of Rapidly Developing Technology in Turkish Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 10 | Structural Problems of Turkish Media Caused by Financial Dependencies | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 11 | Academic Problems Observed at the Point of Qualified and Equipped Staff for National Media in Turkish Higher Education System | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 12 | Threats and Attacks on Media Members | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 13 | Healthy Roadmap to Follow by Young Journalist / Television / Journalist / Radio / Internet Journalist and Writer Candidate in the Face of Problems Observed in National Media and Transferred One by One in Courses | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 14 | Possible Future Projection of National Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| Resources |
| McChesney, R. W., & Nichols, J. (2016). Media Monopoly: The Global Crisis in News and Entertainment. Seven Stories Press. Couldry, N., & Hepp, A. (2017). Media, Society, World: Social Theory and Digital Media Practice. Polity Press. Albarran, A. B. (2016). The Media Economy. Taylor & Francis. Croteau, D., & Hoynes, W. (2018). Media/Society: Industries, Images, and Audiences. Sage Publications. Curran, J., & Seaton, J. (2017). Power Without Responsibility: Press, Broadcasting, and the Internet in Britain. Routledge. |
| Çambay Sinem ve Dirik Çiğdem(2021), Türkiye'de Medyanın Yapısı ve Sorunları, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara Aydoğan Filiz(2023) , Medyada Güncel Sorunlar, Nobel Yayıncılık, Ankara |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PY1. Knows the basic concepts, theories and practices of Radio, Cinema and Television fields. | X | |||||
| 2 | PY2. Identifies facts about Radio, Cinema and Television and can analyze them with different methods. | X | |||||
| 3 | PY3.Can carry out technical equipment, project production and management of Radio and Television Studios. | X | |||||
| 4 | PY4. He can use his competence by using his field knowledge, identify the problems encountered in business life and offer solutions. | X | |||||
| 5 | PY5. Can perform synthesis and analysis for the Mass Media and visual media sectors. | X | |||||
| 6 | PY6. Can recommend a communication plan in line with public and private sector needs. | X | |||||
| 7 | PY7.Can perform risk management and solve problems by using initiative in necessary situations related to the field. | X | |||||
| 8 | PY8.Can propose and prepare projects related to the field and participate in sector competitions. | X | |||||
| 9 | PY9.Can write scientific research on Radio Cinema Television and related media sectors, analyze them and turn them into scientific writing. | X | |||||
| 10 | PY10.Aims to establish reality in mass media journalism, dissemination and project production. | X | |||||
| 11 | PY11.Follows the development news and innovations related to the field and adopts lifelong education and literacy as a principle. | X | |||||
| 12 | PY12. He uses his native language accurately and effectively, which is one of the requirements of his field, and can read and understand English field terminology at the B1 level. | X | |||||
| 13 | PY13. Organizes and implements social events required by his/her profession; | X | |||||
| 14 | PY14. He embraces his profession under all circumstances, within the scope of ethical, humane and conscientious values, and does not allow abuse. | ||||||
| 15 | PY15.Informs the masses with visual, audio and written news or other projects that reflect reality in the public or private sector, radio, cinema or television media groups within the framework of Mass Media. | ||||||
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 | 2 | 20 | 40 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 2 | 16 | 32 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTUAL PROBLEMS in MEDIA | RTS2152320 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program | Çarşamba 12:00-12:45 Çarşamba 12:45-13:30 Çarşamba 13:30-14:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Başak GEZMEN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Betül SOYSAL BOZDOĞAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course aims to examine various important issues faced in today's media environment. By focusing on issues such as media ethics, censorship, misinformation dissemination, manipulation, news accuracy, media diversity, the course aims to provide students with the ability to understand and analyze the challenges faced in the contemporary media environment. Students develop critical thinking and media literacy skills by examining a variety of examples to understand the power and influence of media tools. Through discussions, case studies, examples and group work, students will acquire the necessary tools to understand and evaluate the social, cultural and political impact of the media. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The Birth of Media in the World / Early Newspapers and Magazines,National media Dogus in Turkey / Ottoman Turkish Media / First Newspapers and Magazines,National Media in the Republican Period / Single Party Years (1923-1949),Turkish Media since the Beginning of the Multi-Party Period (1950-2018),All the Press Laws published from the Ottomans to the present day,Problems Related to Freedom of Expression and Criticism in Turkish Media,Problems Related to Organization / Trade Union Rights in Turkish Media,Problems Related to Employment / Personal Rights in Turkish Media,Current Problems of Rapidly Developing Technology in Turkish Media,Structural Problems of Turkish Media Caused by Financial Dependencies,Academic Problems Observed at the Point of Qualified and Equipped Staff for National Media in Turkish Higher Education System,Threats and Attacks on Media Members,Healthy Roadmap to Follow by Young Journalist / Television / Journalist / Radio / Internet Journalist and Writer Candidate in the Face of Problems Observed in National Media and Transferred One by One in Courses,Possible Future Projection of National Media. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Can conduct research to understand current media issues. | 10, 16, 9 | A, D, E, H |
| Can evaluate media content consciously. | 10, 16, 9 | A, D, E, H |
| Produces and presents media content. | 10, 16, 9 | A, D, E, F, G |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Birth of Media in the World / Early Newspapers and Magazines | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 2 | National media Dogus in Turkey / Ottoman Turkish Media / First Newspapers and Magazines | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 3 | National Media in the Republican Period / Single Party Years (1923-1949) | Researching examples of relevant media content |
| 4 | Turkish Media since the Beginning of the Multi-Party Period (1950-2018) | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 5 | All the Press Laws published from the Ottomans to the present day | Researching examples of relevant media content |
| 6 | Problems Related to Freedom of Expression and Criticism in Turkish Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 7 | Problems Related to Organization / Trade Union Rights in Turkish Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 8 | Problems Related to Employment / Personal Rights in Turkish Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 9 | Current Problems of Rapidly Developing Technology in Turkish Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 10 | Structural Problems of Turkish Media Caused by Financial Dependencies | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 11 | Academic Problems Observed at the Point of Qualified and Equipped Staff for National Media in Turkish Higher Education System | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 12 | Threats and Attacks on Media Members | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 13 | Healthy Roadmap to Follow by Young Journalist / Television / Journalist / Radio / Internet Journalist and Writer Candidate in the Face of Problems Observed in National Media and Transferred One by One in Courses | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 14 | Possible Future Projection of National Media | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| Resources |
| McChesney, R. W., & Nichols, J. (2016). Media Monopoly: The Global Crisis in News and Entertainment. Seven Stories Press. Couldry, N., & Hepp, A. (2017). Media, Society, World: Social Theory and Digital Media Practice. Polity Press. Albarran, A. B. (2016). The Media Economy. Taylor & Francis. Croteau, D., & Hoynes, W. (2018). Media/Society: Industries, Images, and Audiences. Sage Publications. Curran, J., & Seaton, J. (2017). Power Without Responsibility: Press, Broadcasting, and the Internet in Britain. Routledge. |
| Çambay Sinem ve Dirik Çiğdem(2021), Türkiye'de Medyanın Yapısı ve Sorunları, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara Aydoğan Filiz(2023) , Medyada Güncel Sorunlar, Nobel Yayıncılık, Ankara |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PY1. Knows the basic concepts, theories and practices of Radio, Cinema and Television fields. | X | |||||
| 2 | PY2. Identifies facts about Radio, Cinema and Television and can analyze them with different methods. | X | |||||
| 3 | PY3.Can carry out technical equipment, project production and management of Radio and Television Studios. | X | |||||
| 4 | PY4. He can use his competence by using his field knowledge, identify the problems encountered in business life and offer solutions. | X | |||||
| 5 | PY5. Can perform synthesis and analysis for the Mass Media and visual media sectors. | X | |||||
| 6 | PY6. Can recommend a communication plan in line with public and private sector needs. | X | |||||
| 7 | PY7.Can perform risk management and solve problems by using initiative in necessary situations related to the field. | X | |||||
| 8 | PY8.Can propose and prepare projects related to the field and participate in sector competitions. | X | |||||
| 9 | PY9.Can write scientific research on Radio Cinema Television and related media sectors, analyze them and turn them into scientific writing. | X | |||||
| 10 | PY10.Aims to establish reality in mass media journalism, dissemination and project production. | X | |||||
| 11 | PY11.Follows the development news and innovations related to the field and adopts lifelong education and literacy as a principle. | X | |||||
| 12 | PY12. He uses his native language accurately and effectively, which is one of the requirements of his field, and can read and understand English field terminology at the B1 level. | X | |||||
| 13 | PY13. Organizes and implements social events required by his/her profession; | X | |||||
| 14 | PY14. He embraces his profession under all circumstances, within the scope of ethical, humane and conscientious values, and does not allow abuse. | ||||||
| 15 | PY15.Informs the masses with visual, audio and written news or other projects that reflect reality in the public or private sector, radio, cinema or television media groups within the framework of Mass Media. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |