Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDIA and POLITICS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Duygu ÖZTÜRK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Ahmet ÖZTÜRK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course aims to provide the fundamental concepts and approaches in the study of the relationship between media and politics in liberal democracies, and promote formation of a critical approach to news industry. In this regard, the role and power of media in democracies, the relationships between media institutions/companies, influence of media on the formation of public opinion and also on the decisions taken will be discussed in length and breadth. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction,Images and Representation,Why Does Media matter in democracies?,Varieties of Media Effect I & How to study the influence of Media I,Varieties of Media Effect II & How to study the influence of Media II,Media and Foreign Policy: the CNN Effect,Movie: Wag the Dog,Critical Approaches to Media I: Frankfurt School (Culture Industry),Critical Approaches to Media II: Athusserian Ideology,Critical Approaches to Media III: Noam Chomsky and Manufacturing of Consent,MOVIE: All the President’s Men,Social Media and Social Movements,wrap up. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| -will know different roles and influence of media within democracies. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| -will know different types of media and will be able to compare and contrast them. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| -will be able to evaluate the role of media in policy making and public opinion formation processes. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| - will know fundamental critical approaches to media and politics relationship and will be able to compare them. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| -will be able to analyze media-politics relationships in policy making processes at different periods by using fundamental media concepts. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | none |
| 2 | Images and Representation | weekly readings |
| 3 | Why Does Media matter in democracies? | weekly readings |
| 4 | Varieties of Media Effect I & How to study the influence of Media I | Weekly readings |
| 5 | Varieties of Media Effect II & How to study the influence of Media II | weekly readings |
| 6 | Media and Foreign Policy: the CNN Effect | weekly readings |
| 7 | Movie: Wag the Dog | none |
| 8 | Critical Approaches to Media I: Frankfurt School (Culture Industry) | weekly readings |
| 9 | Critical Approaches to Media II: Athusserian Ideology | weekly readings |
| 10 | Critical Approaches to Media III: Noam Chomsky and Manufacturing of Consent | Weekly readings |
| 11 | MOVIE: All the President’s Men | none |
| 12 | Social Media and Social Movements | weekly readings |
| 13 | wrap up | none |
| Resources |
| Bennet, W. L., Lawrence, R.G., and S. Livingston (2008). When the Press Fails: Political Power and the News Media from Iraq to Katrina. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Iyengar, S. (2011). Media Politics: A Citizen’s Guide New York: W. W. Norton & Company. |
| The instructor of the course will recommend articles and other sources for different weeks. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations. | X | |||||
| 2 | PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions. | X | |||||
| 3 | PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives. | X | |||||
| 4 | PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 5 | PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | X | |||||
| 7 | PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life. | X | |||||
| 8 | PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders | X | |||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions. | X | |||||
| 12 | PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms. | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| General Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 0 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30) | 0 | |||||
| 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 POLITICS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Duygu ÖZTÜRK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Ahmet ÖZTÜRK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course aims to provide the fundamental concepts and approaches in the study of the relationship between media and politics in liberal democracies, and promote formation of a critical approach to news industry. In this regard, the role and power of media in democracies, the relationships between media institutions/companies, influence of media on the formation of public opinion and also on the decisions taken will be discussed in length and breadth. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction,Images and Representation,Why Does Media matter in democracies?,Varieties of Media Effect I & How to study the influence of Media I,Varieties of Media Effect II & How to study the influence of Media II,Media and Foreign Policy: the CNN Effect,Movie: Wag the Dog,Critical Approaches to Media I: Frankfurt School (Culture Industry),Critical Approaches to Media II: Athusserian Ideology,Critical Approaches to Media III: Noam Chomsky and Manufacturing of Consent,MOVIE: All the President’s Men,Social Media and Social Movements,wrap up. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| -will know different roles and influence of media within democracies. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| -will know different types of media and will be able to compare and contrast them. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| -will be able to evaluate the role of media in policy making and public opinion formation processes. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| - will know fundamental critical approaches to media and politics relationship and will be able to compare them. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| -will be able to analyze media-politics relationships in policy making processes at different periods by using fundamental media concepts. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | none |
| 2 | Images and Representation | weekly readings |
| 3 | Why Does Media matter in democracies? | weekly readings |
| 4 | Varieties of Media Effect I & How to study the influence of Media I | Weekly readings |
| 5 | Varieties of Media Effect II & How to study the influence of Media II | weekly readings |
| 6 | Media and Foreign Policy: the CNN Effect | weekly readings |
| 7 | Movie: Wag the Dog | none |
| 8 | Critical Approaches to Media I: Frankfurt School (Culture Industry) | weekly readings |
| 9 | Critical Approaches to Media II: Athusserian Ideology | weekly readings |
| 10 | Critical Approaches to Media III: Noam Chomsky and Manufacturing of Consent | Weekly readings |
| 11 | MOVIE: All the President’s Men | none |
| 12 | Social Media and Social Movements | weekly readings |
| 13 | wrap up | none |
| Resources |
| Bennet, W. L., Lawrence, R.G., and S. Livingston (2008). When the Press Fails: Political Power and the News Media from Iraq to Katrina. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Iyengar, S. (2011). Media Politics: A Citizen’s Guide New York: W. W. Norton & Company. |
| The instructor of the course will recommend articles and other sources for different weeks. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations. | X | |||||
| 2 | PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions. | X | |||||
| 3 | PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives. | X | |||||
| 4 | PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 5 | PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | X | |||||
| 7 | PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life. | X | |||||
| 8 | PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders | X | |||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions. | X | |||||
| 12 | PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |