Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDIA and ETHICS | - | 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. Doğa ÇÖL |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This 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 Content | This course contains; What is Ethics?,Utilitarianism and Consequentialism,Kant and Morality,Virtue Ethics,Meta-ethics,Subjectivism,Relativism,Midterm exam,Conveyance of Truth and Facts,Privacy, Surveillance and Knowledge,Media Ownership and Ethical Consumption,İnternet,Integrating Ethical Theories in Media Practice,Contemporary Issues in Media Ethics and Beyond,Final Exam. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Examines ethical thinking in the history of philosophy and adapts them to current problems in media. | 10, 3, 4, 9 | E, L |
| Examines and conducts research on moral thought through multiple aspects. May analyze ethical dilemmas. | 10, 9 | A, E |
| Students will develop the ability to evaluate the ethical dimensions of media content, including news, advertising, and entertainment. | 10, 13, 14, 9 | C |
| Understands and promotes high ethical standards in media production and consumption. | 10, 12, 13, 9 | C, G |
| Comprehensively researches legal and regulatory frameworks related to media ethics and works accordingly. | 10, 13, 9 | C, 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
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is Ethics? | Sandel, M. J. (2015). Justice: What’s the right thing to do? Chapter 1. Kuçuradi, İ. (2018). Ethics. Chapter 1. |
| 2 | Utilitarianism and Consequentialism | Bernard Williams, Morality, Chapter 10 - Utilitarianism |
| 3 | Kant and Morality | Immanuel Kant, Critique of Practical Reason, Hackett |
| 4 | Virtue Ethics | Aristotle, Nichomachean Ethics |
| 5 | Meta-ethics | |
| 6 | Subjectivism | Bernard Williams, Chapter 4 - Subjectivism |
| 7 | Relativism | Bernard Williams, Chapter 1 |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Review of all topics. |
| 9 | Conveyance of Truth and Facts | Chapter 7 - Moral Standards and the Distinguishing Mark of a Man |
| 10 | Privacy, Surveillance and Knowledge | |
| 11 | Media Ownership and Ethical Consumption | Chapter 9 - What Is Morality about? |
| 12 | İnternet | |
| 13 | Integrating Ethical Theories in Media Practice | Compare and contrast the theories covered (amoralism, subjectivism, relativism, utilitarianism) |
| 14 | Contemporary Issues in Media Ethics and Beyond | |
| 15 | Final Exam |
| Resources |
| Williams, B. (1993). Morality: An Introduction to Ethics (Reprint edition). Cambridge University Press. |
| 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 | |||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 2 | PY2. Identifies facts about Radio, Cinema and Television and can analyze them with different methods. | ||||||
| 3 | PY3.Can carry out technical equipment, project production and management of Radio and Television Studios. | ||||||
| 4 | PY4. He can use his competence by using his field knowledge, identify the problems encountered in business life and offer solutions. | ||||||
| 5 | PY5. Can perform synthesis and analysis for the Mass Media and visual media sectors. | ||||||
| 6 | PY6. Can recommend a communication plan in line with public and private sector needs. | ||||||
| 7 | PY7.Can perform risk management and solve problems by using initiative in necessary situations related to the field. | ||||||
| 8 | PY8.Can propose and prepare projects related to the field and participate in sector competitions. | ||||||
| 9 | PY9.Can write scientific research on Radio Cinema Television and related media sectors, analyze them and turn them into scientific writing. | ||||||
| 10 | PY10.Aims to establish reality in mass media journalism, dissemination and project production. | ||||||
| 11 | PY11.Follows the development news and innovations related to the field and adopts lifelong education and literacy as a principle. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 13 | PY13. Organizes and implements social events required by his/her profession; | ||||||
| 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 | 5 | 15 | 75 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 4 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 2 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 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
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDIA and ETHICS | - | 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. Doğa ÇÖL |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This 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 Content | This course contains; What is Ethics?,Utilitarianism and Consequentialism,Kant and Morality,Virtue Ethics,Meta-ethics,Subjectivism,Relativism,Midterm exam,Conveyance of Truth and Facts,Privacy, Surveillance and Knowledge,Media Ownership and Ethical Consumption,İnternet,Integrating Ethical Theories in Media Practice,Contemporary Issues in Media Ethics and Beyond,Final Exam. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Examines ethical thinking in the history of philosophy and adapts them to current problems in media. | 10, 3, 4, 9 | E, L |
| Examines and conducts research on moral thought through multiple aspects. May analyze ethical dilemmas. | 10, 9 | A, E |
| Students will develop the ability to evaluate the ethical dimensions of media content, including news, advertising, and entertainment. | 10, 13, 14, 9 | C |
| Understands and promotes high ethical standards in media production and consumption. | 10, 12, 13, 9 | C, G |
| Comprehensively researches legal and regulatory frameworks related to media ethics and works accordingly. | 10, 13, 9 | C, 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
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is Ethics? | Sandel, M. J. (2015). Justice: What’s the right thing to do? Chapter 1. Kuçuradi, İ. (2018). Ethics. Chapter 1. |
| 2 | Utilitarianism and Consequentialism | Bernard Williams, Morality, Chapter 10 - Utilitarianism |
| 3 | Kant and Morality | Immanuel Kant, Critique of Practical Reason, Hackett |
| 4 | Virtue Ethics | Aristotle, Nichomachean Ethics |
| 5 | Meta-ethics | |
| 6 | Subjectivism | Bernard Williams, Chapter 4 - Subjectivism |
| 7 | Relativism | Bernard Williams, Chapter 1 |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Review of all topics. |
| 9 | Conveyance of Truth and Facts | Chapter 7 - Moral Standards and the Distinguishing Mark of a Man |
| 10 | Privacy, Surveillance and Knowledge | |
| 11 | Media Ownership and Ethical Consumption | Chapter 9 - What Is Morality about? |
| 12 | İnternet | |
| 13 | Integrating Ethical Theories in Media Practice | Compare and contrast the theories covered (amoralism, subjectivism, relativism, utilitarianism) |
| 14 | Contemporary Issues in Media Ethics and Beyond | |
| 15 | Final Exam |
| Resources |
| Williams, B. (1993). Morality: An Introduction to Ethics (Reprint edition). Cambridge University Press. |
| 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 | |||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 2 | PY2. Identifies facts about Radio, Cinema and Television and can analyze them with different methods. | ||||||
| 3 | PY3.Can carry out technical equipment, project production and management of Radio and Television Studios. | ||||||
| 4 | PY4. He can use his competence by using his field knowledge, identify the problems encountered in business life and offer solutions. | ||||||
| 5 | PY5. Can perform synthesis and analysis for the Mass Media and visual media sectors. | ||||||
| 6 | PY6. Can recommend a communication plan in line with public and private sector needs. | ||||||
| 7 | PY7.Can perform risk management and solve problems by using initiative in necessary situations related to the field. | ||||||
| 8 | PY8.Can propose and prepare projects related to the field and participate in sector competitions. | ||||||
| 9 | PY9.Can write scientific research on Radio Cinema Television and related media sectors, analyze them and turn them into scientific writing. | ||||||
| 10 | PY10.Aims to establish reality in mass media journalism, dissemination and project production. | ||||||
| 11 | PY11.Follows the development news and innovations related to the field and adopts lifelong education and literacy as a principle. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 13 | PY13. Organizes and implements social events required by his/her profession; | ||||||
| 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 | |