Course Detail
Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDIA and LANGUAGE APPLICATIONS | RTS2174180 | Fall 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 | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Meliha Nurdan TAŞKIRAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Meliha Nurdan TAŞKIRAN |
| Assistant(s) | During the course, visual and audio / printed media and social media are used as resources and research objects. |
| Aim | The course aims to draw attention to the misuse, misspelling, or abuse of the Turkish language, which is widely used in the media and society; therefore, it aims to create a uniform attitude towards protecting the Turkish Language as a whole. Therefore, research on audiovisual and printed media should be conducted under the guidance of correct media usage, focusing on everyday media use and the specific usages of media language, precise Turkish pronunciation, and written forms in media usage. This research should also create awareness of language protection by drawing attention to mistakes and usage in mass media and ensuring that the truth is taught and implemented. A 70% attendance rate is required throughout a term, which is a 14-week period. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Intro to the course (about the content, the way how the course works, mutual expectations, exam system and personal studying, etc) Language, the myth of origin of languages. language families in Asia and Europe,The Concept of Media Language What is media language? The interaction between language and media. Learning outcome: Being able to define media language from a theoretical perspective. Example: The relationship between visual language and written subtitles in television news.,The Function of Language in the Media: The functions of language in informing, persuading, propagating, and directing. Learning outcome: Analysing the social role of language in the media. Example: The presentation of political speeches in news bulletins. Newspaper News Language The structure of newspaper news, analysis of headlines, blurbs, and body text. Learning outcome: Analysing newspaper news language. Example: Linguistic differences in the same news story in Hürriyet and Cumhuriyet.,Writing Style and the Use of Turkish in the Media Writing rules, punctuation, preservation of standard language. Learning outcome: Ability to distinguish between writing style and everyday language in the media. Example: Punctuation errors in online news portals. Spelling Usage Errors Common spelling and grammar errors. Learning outcome: Recognising and correcting errors. Example: Incorrect use of the suffixes ‘de/da’ and ‘ki’ in news headlines. The significance of language usage in society; The significance and the reality of the proper use of language in mass media Political-ethical responsibilities of public sharing via communication media. ,Written Language in MASS MEDIA : Written language in Press, Television, The internet, Radio, Blogs, Emogies,,Spelling, usage and pronunciation errors in the media Pronunciation problems on television, radio and podcasts. Learning outcome: Observing the difference between the phonological rules of Turkish and the language of the media.,Reconstruction and representation of reality in Media; the importance of Language used in Media, lang parol culture relationship,Language in the News Production Process The selection, writing, editing of news and the role of language. Learning outcome: Understanding the impact of language in the news production process. Example: Adapting agency news to television bulletins.,Media Discourse and Language Ideologies Discourse analysis, ideology, and power relations. Learning outcome: Analysing ideological codes in media language. Example: Language used in news reports about migrants.,Advertising Language The use of rhetoric, metaphor and persuasive language in advertising. Learning outcome: Analysing advertising language. Example: The use of language in slogans in social media advertising.,New Media Language Social media, new language usages on digital platforms. Learning outcome: Discuss the effects of digitalisation on language. Example: The language of hashtags that set the agenda on Twitter.,Cultural Codes and Language Reflections of cultural differences in media language. Learning outcome: Interpreting the connections between language and culture through media. Example: The use of proverbs and idioms in television series., Language skills; spelling de da ki, tongue twisters, reading practices,Language practices reading and spelling. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| The student; | 13, 14, 16, 37, 6, 9 | C |
| 1-The student comprehends and applies the features of his native language that he is not aware of, | 13, 14, 16, 37, 6, 9 | C |
| 2-Examines the use of Turkish language commonly used in the media. | 13, 14, 16, 37, 9 | |
| 3-Evaluates Visual, Audio and Written Media Reviews within the Framework of Correct Pronunciation, Spelling and Spelling Rules. | 13, 14, 16, 9 | C |
| 4-Finds errors in written, verbal and audio language usage in mass media. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 37, 9 | |
| 5- improves the awareness of preserving the language | 11, 13, 16, 37, 4, 9 | C |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | C: Multiple-Choice Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intro to the course (about the content, the way how the course works, mutual expectations, exam system and personal studying, etc) Language, the myth of origin of languages. language families in Asia and Europe | The origins of Languages, Language Families - Indo European and Ural Altaic Families Kaynak: Roland Barthes, Mythologies (seçme bölümler); Ertuğrul Pehlivan, Medya Dili ve İletişim. |
| 2 | The Concept of Media Language What is media language? The interaction between language and media. Learning outcome: Being able to define media language from a theoretical perspective. Example: The relationship between visual language and written subtitles in television news. | -Investigative topics: What's media origins and tools; mass media, individual, mass, news, getting information rights,, freedom of speech, society, social consciousness |
| 3 | The Function of Language in the Media: The functions of language in informing, persuading, propagating, and directing. Learning outcome: Analysing the social role of language in the media. Example: The presentation of political speeches in news bulletins. Newspaper News Language The structure of newspaper news, analysis of headlines, blurbs, and body text. Learning outcome: Analysing newspaper news language. Example: Linguistic differences in the same news story in Hürriyet and Cumhuriyet. | Investigation topic: Investigate 2 politicians' speeches supporting different ideologies; Kaynak: Marshall McLuhan, Understanding Media (dil ve iletişim bölümleri). in linguistic aspects. |
| 4 | Writing Style and the Use of Turkish in the Media Writing rules, punctuation, preservation of standard language. Learning outcome: Ability to distinguish between writing style and everyday language in the media. Example: Punctuation errors in online news portals. Spelling Usage Errors Common spelling and grammar errors. Learning outcome: Recognising and correcting errors. Example: Incorrect use of the suffixes ‘de/da’ and ‘ki’ in news headlines. The significance of language usage in society; The significance and the reality of the proper use of language in mass media Political-ethical responsibilities of public sharing via communication media. | Research into spelling mistakes in daily newspapers; research into mispronunciations, particularly in television and radio news broadcasts |
| 5 | Written Language in MASS MEDIA : Written language in Press, Television, The internet, Radio, Blogs, Emogies, | Students try to explore and define the characteristics of written, broadcasting,blogspot ,Kaynak: Yusuf Çotuksöken, Türkçenin Güncel Sorunları. language; willing students can raise their visa or final mark +10 points added. |
| 6 | Spelling, usage and pronunciation errors in the media Pronunciation problems on television, radio and podcasts. Learning outcome: Observing the difference between the phonological rules of Turkish and the language of the media. | Gather various news docs from different media and discuss their pros and cons of linguistic structure |
| 7 | Reconstruction and representation of reality in Media; the importance of Language used in Media, lang parol culture relationship | Fake news agents in social media and their law guards as web sites- pace up with quick steps on the way to be a good Media Literate. |
| 8 | Language in the News Production Process The selection, writing, editing of news and the role of language. Learning outcome: Understanding the impact of language in the news production process. Example: Adapting agency news to television bulletins. | Class must present some examples from media, visual or written |
| 9 | Media Discourse and Language Ideologies Discourse analysis, ideology, and power relations. Learning outcome: Analysing ideological codes in media language. Example: Language used in news reports about migrants. | Monitoring news articles on a specific topic: for example, refugee applications and death notices |
| 10 | Advertising Language The use of rhetoric, metaphor and persuasive language in advertising. Learning outcome: Analysing advertising language. Example: The use of language in slogans in social media advertising. | Students should observe/read advertisements in the media and examine videos to see language differences. |
| 11 | New Media Language Social media, new language usages on digital platforms. Learning outcome: Discuss the effects of digitalisation on language. Example: The language of hashtags that set the agenda on Twitter. | Students must review and study well the course notes and ref books related, must be prepared for the lesson. |
| 12 | Cultural Codes and Language Reflections of cultural differences in media language. Learning outcome: Interpreting the connections between language and culture through media. Example: The use of proverbs and idioms in television series. | studying correct articulation, intonation and spelling of special words |
| 13 | Language skills; spelling de da ki, tongue twisters, reading practices | |
| 14 | Language practices reading and spelling |
| Resources |
| Şenbay, Nüzhet, The art of speech and Articulation/Diction, 2017, YKY -MEDYADA DİL KULLANIMI Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF MEDIA AND PRESS LANGUAGE RESEARCH PREPARED BY RTÜK COMMISSION PRINTED NOTES +A good compilation of Course notes collected via various media. accompanied by YouTube videos and reference books, as well. |
| Bilginer, Neşe, 2011, Dikkat Yayındayız, Sokak Kitapları Gülizar, Jülide, Where Are You Going Türkçe?,2004, Sinemis Yayınları Gülizar, Jülide, Burası Türkiye Radyoları,2008, Sinemis Yayınları Gülizar, Jülide, TR+Tv=TRT, 2008, Sinemis Yayınları Yıldız, Doğan, Spikerlik ve Güzel Konuşma Sanatı,2007, Telebasım Yayıncılık |
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. | 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. | ||||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | 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 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 3 | 10 | 30 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 50 | 50 | |||
| 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 LANGUAGE APPLICATIONS | RTS2174180 | Fall 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 | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Meliha Nurdan TAŞKIRAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Meliha Nurdan TAŞKIRAN |
| Assistant(s) | During the course, visual and audio / printed media and social media are used as resources and research objects. |
| Aim | The course aims to draw attention to the misuse, misspelling, or abuse of the Turkish language, which is widely used in the media and society; therefore, it aims to create a uniform attitude towards protecting the Turkish Language as a whole. Therefore, research on audiovisual and printed media should be conducted under the guidance of correct media usage, focusing on everyday media use and the specific usages of media language, precise Turkish pronunciation, and written forms in media usage. This research should also create awareness of language protection by drawing attention to mistakes and usage in mass media and ensuring that the truth is taught and implemented. A 70% attendance rate is required throughout a term, which is a 14-week period. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Intro to the course (about the content, the way how the course works, mutual expectations, exam system and personal studying, etc) Language, the myth of origin of languages. language families in Asia and Europe,The Concept of Media Language What is media language? The interaction between language and media. Learning outcome: Being able to define media language from a theoretical perspective. Example: The relationship between visual language and written subtitles in television news.,The Function of Language in the Media: The functions of language in informing, persuading, propagating, and directing. Learning outcome: Analysing the social role of language in the media. Example: The presentation of political speeches in news bulletins. Newspaper News Language The structure of newspaper news, analysis of headlines, blurbs, and body text. Learning outcome: Analysing newspaper news language. Example: Linguistic differences in the same news story in Hürriyet and Cumhuriyet.,Writing Style and the Use of Turkish in the Media Writing rules, punctuation, preservation of standard language. Learning outcome: Ability to distinguish between writing style and everyday language in the media. Example: Punctuation errors in online news portals. Spelling Usage Errors Common spelling and grammar errors. Learning outcome: Recognising and correcting errors. Example: Incorrect use of the suffixes ‘de/da’ and ‘ki’ in news headlines. The significance of language usage in society; The significance and the reality of the proper use of language in mass media Political-ethical responsibilities of public sharing via communication media. ,Written Language in MASS MEDIA : Written language in Press, Television, The internet, Radio, Blogs, Emogies,,Spelling, usage and pronunciation errors in the media Pronunciation problems on television, radio and podcasts. Learning outcome: Observing the difference between the phonological rules of Turkish and the language of the media.,Reconstruction and representation of reality in Media; the importance of Language used in Media, lang parol culture relationship,Language in the News Production Process The selection, writing, editing of news and the role of language. Learning outcome: Understanding the impact of language in the news production process. Example: Adapting agency news to television bulletins.,Media Discourse and Language Ideologies Discourse analysis, ideology, and power relations. Learning outcome: Analysing ideological codes in media language. Example: Language used in news reports about migrants.,Advertising Language The use of rhetoric, metaphor and persuasive language in advertising. Learning outcome: Analysing advertising language. Example: The use of language in slogans in social media advertising.,New Media Language Social media, new language usages on digital platforms. Learning outcome: Discuss the effects of digitalisation on language. Example: The language of hashtags that set the agenda on Twitter.,Cultural Codes and Language Reflections of cultural differences in media language. Learning outcome: Interpreting the connections between language and culture through media. Example: The use of proverbs and idioms in television series., Language skills; spelling de da ki, tongue twisters, reading practices,Language practices reading and spelling. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| The student; | 13, 14, 16, 37, 6, 9 | C |
| 1-The student comprehends and applies the features of his native language that he is not aware of, | 13, 14, 16, 37, 6, 9 | C |
| 2-Examines the use of Turkish language commonly used in the media. | 13, 14, 16, 37, 9 | |
| 3-Evaluates Visual, Audio and Written Media Reviews within the Framework of Correct Pronunciation, Spelling and Spelling Rules. | 13, 14, 16, 9 | C |
| 4-Finds errors in written, verbal and audio language usage in mass media. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 37, 9 | |
| 5- improves the awareness of preserving the language | 11, 13, 16, 37, 4, 9 | C |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | C: Multiple-Choice Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intro to the course (about the content, the way how the course works, mutual expectations, exam system and personal studying, etc) Language, the myth of origin of languages. language families in Asia and Europe | The origins of Languages, Language Families - Indo European and Ural Altaic Families Kaynak: Roland Barthes, Mythologies (seçme bölümler); Ertuğrul Pehlivan, Medya Dili ve İletişim. |
| 2 | The Concept of Media Language What is media language? The interaction between language and media. Learning outcome: Being able to define media language from a theoretical perspective. Example: The relationship between visual language and written subtitles in television news. | -Investigative topics: What's media origins and tools; mass media, individual, mass, news, getting information rights,, freedom of speech, society, social consciousness |
| 3 | The Function of Language in the Media: The functions of language in informing, persuading, propagating, and directing. Learning outcome: Analysing the social role of language in the media. Example: The presentation of political speeches in news bulletins. Newspaper News Language The structure of newspaper news, analysis of headlines, blurbs, and body text. Learning outcome: Analysing newspaper news language. Example: Linguistic differences in the same news story in Hürriyet and Cumhuriyet. | Investigation topic: Investigate 2 politicians' speeches supporting different ideologies; Kaynak: Marshall McLuhan, Understanding Media (dil ve iletişim bölümleri). in linguistic aspects. |
| 4 | Writing Style and the Use of Turkish in the Media Writing rules, punctuation, preservation of standard language. Learning outcome: Ability to distinguish between writing style and everyday language in the media. Example: Punctuation errors in online news portals. Spelling Usage Errors Common spelling and grammar errors. Learning outcome: Recognising and correcting errors. Example: Incorrect use of the suffixes ‘de/da’ and ‘ki’ in news headlines. The significance of language usage in society; The significance and the reality of the proper use of language in mass media Political-ethical responsibilities of public sharing via communication media. | Research into spelling mistakes in daily newspapers; research into mispronunciations, particularly in television and radio news broadcasts |
| 5 | Written Language in MASS MEDIA : Written language in Press, Television, The internet, Radio, Blogs, Emogies, | Students try to explore and define the characteristics of written, broadcasting,blogspot ,Kaynak: Yusuf Çotuksöken, Türkçenin Güncel Sorunları. language; willing students can raise their visa or final mark +10 points added. |
| 6 | Spelling, usage and pronunciation errors in the media Pronunciation problems on television, radio and podcasts. Learning outcome: Observing the difference between the phonological rules of Turkish and the language of the media. | Gather various news docs from different media and discuss their pros and cons of linguistic structure |
| 7 | Reconstruction and representation of reality in Media; the importance of Language used in Media, lang parol culture relationship | Fake news agents in social media and their law guards as web sites- pace up with quick steps on the way to be a good Media Literate. |
| 8 | Language in the News Production Process The selection, writing, editing of news and the role of language. Learning outcome: Understanding the impact of language in the news production process. Example: Adapting agency news to television bulletins. | Class must present some examples from media, visual or written |
| 9 | Media Discourse and Language Ideologies Discourse analysis, ideology, and power relations. Learning outcome: Analysing ideological codes in media language. Example: Language used in news reports about migrants. | Monitoring news articles on a specific topic: for example, refugee applications and death notices |
| 10 | Advertising Language The use of rhetoric, metaphor and persuasive language in advertising. Learning outcome: Analysing advertising language. Example: The use of language in slogans in social media advertising. | Students should observe/read advertisements in the media and examine videos to see language differences. |
| 11 | New Media Language Social media, new language usages on digital platforms. Learning outcome: Discuss the effects of digitalisation on language. Example: The language of hashtags that set the agenda on Twitter. | Students must review and study well the course notes and ref books related, must be prepared for the lesson. |
| 12 | Cultural Codes and Language Reflections of cultural differences in media language. Learning outcome: Interpreting the connections between language and culture through media. Example: The use of proverbs and idioms in television series. | studying correct articulation, intonation and spelling of special words |
| 13 | Language skills; spelling de da ki, tongue twisters, reading practices | |
| 14 | Language practices reading and spelling |
| Resources |
| Şenbay, Nüzhet, The art of speech and Articulation/Diction, 2017, YKY -MEDYADA DİL KULLANIMI Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF MEDIA AND PRESS LANGUAGE RESEARCH PREPARED BY RTÜK COMMISSION PRINTED NOTES +A good compilation of Course notes collected via various media. accompanied by YouTube videos and reference books, as well. |
| Bilginer, Neşe, 2011, Dikkat Yayındayız, Sokak Kitapları Gülizar, Jülide, Where Are You Going Türkçe?,2004, Sinemis Yayınları Gülizar, Jülide, Burası Türkiye Radyoları,2008, Sinemis Yayınları Gülizar, Jülide, TR+Tv=TRT, 2008, Sinemis Yayınları Yıldız, Doğan, Spikerlik ve Güzel Konuşma Sanatı,2007, Telebasım Yayıncılık |
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. | 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. | ||||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |