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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
COMMUNICATION SOCIOLOGY-Spring Semester3+034
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelShort Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorLect. Sonıa LOTFI
Name of Lecturer(s)Lect. Sonıa LOTFI
Assistant(s)
AimThe aim of the course is to trace the changes in social life with the emergence of mass media. For this purpose, communication will be evaluated through sociology by taking into consideration the discussions in communication theories.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction to sociology of communication.,Sociology of communication theories.,Why is it difficult to think about communication?,Lack of communication as a social science,Introduction to direct effect theory.,What is mass culture? Introduction to the Frankfurt School / critical theory.,Introduction to McLuhan: The medium is message.,Culturalizing communication: semiotic discussions.,Culturing communication: cultural practices and sociology.,Communication, Pluralism and Democracy,Culturalizing Communication: An Overview of the School of Cultural Studies,Habermas: Communication tools as a democratic tool.,Looking at New Media with Sociology,Discussion.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. To be able to comprehend the discussions in the field of communication10, 16, 9A
2. To be able to make connections between communication and social life10, 16, 9A
3. To be able to solve a problem in theoretical life10, 16, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to sociology of communication.
2Sociology of communication theories.
3Why is it difficult to think about communication?
4Lack of communication as a social science
5Introduction to direct effect theory.
6What is mass culture? Introduction to the Frankfurt School / critical theory.
7Introduction to McLuhan: The medium is message.
8Culturalizing communication: semiotic discussions.
9Culturing communication: cultural practices and sociology.
10Communication, Pluralism and Democracy
11Culturalizing Communication: An Overview of the School of Cultural Studies
12Habermas: Communication tools as a democratic tool.
13Looking at New Media with Sociology
14Discussion
Resources
1. Eric Maigret-İletişim Sosyolojisi, İletişim Yayınları

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
To be able to understand the basic concepts of Radio and Television.
X
2
Will be able to master general action in radio and tlevision systems
X
3
Will be able to master legislation of radio and television systems
X
4
Will be able to obtain basic law and business ethics.
X
5
Will be able to obtain written and verbal informations
X
6
Will be able to comment and evaluate concerning with course of legislation
X
7
Will be pursuit and dissolution on account of transaction and affairs of legislation
X
8
Wiil be able to know English and information technology required to provide services.
X
9
Will be able to apply radio and tlevision process in the direct of course information, in accordance with team work or self study.
X
10
Will be able to obtain ability of making a decision autonomously and using initiative.
X
11
Will be able to know importance of life long learning, following changings about social insurance and obtain ability of evaluation.
X
12
Will be able to verbalisation and deposition about radio and television.
X
13
Will be able to reply by using information technologies to other persons and institues.
X
14
Will be able to maintain process about social insurance in accordance with abilities.
X
15
Will be able to be aware of professional ethics, responsibility, quality, law and treat fairly.
X

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 Solving41664
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam11010
General Exam11515
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)131
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(131/30)4
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
COMMUNICATION SOCIOLOGY-Spring Semester3+034
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelShort Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorLect. Sonıa LOTFI
Name of Lecturer(s)Lect. Sonıa LOTFI
Assistant(s)
AimThe aim of the course is to trace the changes in social life with the emergence of mass media. For this purpose, communication will be evaluated through sociology by taking into consideration the discussions in communication theories.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction to sociology of communication.,Sociology of communication theories.,Why is it difficult to think about communication?,Lack of communication as a social science,Introduction to direct effect theory.,What is mass culture? Introduction to the Frankfurt School / critical theory.,Introduction to McLuhan: The medium is message.,Culturalizing communication: semiotic discussions.,Culturing communication: cultural practices and sociology.,Communication, Pluralism and Democracy,Culturalizing Communication: An Overview of the School of Cultural Studies,Habermas: Communication tools as a democratic tool.,Looking at New Media with Sociology,Discussion.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. To be able to comprehend the discussions in the field of communication10, 16, 9A
2. To be able to make connections between communication and social life10, 16, 9A
3. To be able to solve a problem in theoretical life10, 16, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to sociology of communication.
2Sociology of communication theories.
3Why is it difficult to think about communication?
4Lack of communication as a social science
5Introduction to direct effect theory.
6What is mass culture? Introduction to the Frankfurt School / critical theory.
7Introduction to McLuhan: The medium is message.
8Culturalizing communication: semiotic discussions.
9Culturing communication: cultural practices and sociology.
10Communication, Pluralism and Democracy
11Culturalizing Communication: An Overview of the School of Cultural Studies
12Habermas: Communication tools as a democratic tool.
13Looking at New Media with Sociology
14Discussion
Resources
1. Eric Maigret-İletişim Sosyolojisi, İletişim Yayınları

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
To be able to understand the basic concepts of Radio and Television.
X
2
Will be able to master general action in radio and tlevision systems
X
3
Will be able to master legislation of radio and television systems
X
4
Will be able to obtain basic law and business ethics.
X
5
Will be able to obtain written and verbal informations
X
6
Will be able to comment and evaluate concerning with course of legislation
X
7
Will be pursuit and dissolution on account of transaction and affairs of legislation
X
8
Wiil be able to know English and information technology required to provide services.
X
9
Will be able to apply radio and tlevision process in the direct of course information, in accordance with team work or self study.
X
10
Will be able to obtain ability of making a decision autonomously and using initiative.
X
11
Will be able to know importance of life long learning, following changings about social insurance and obtain ability of evaluation.
X
12
Will be able to verbalisation and deposition about radio and television.
X
13
Will be able to reply by using information technologies to other persons and institues.
X
14
Will be able to maintain process about social insurance in accordance with abilities.
X
15
Will be able to be aware of professional ethics, responsibility, quality, law and treat fairly.
X

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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