Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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RTS434 | MEDIA AND CULTURE | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to enable students to comprehend the current structure of "culture" as a changing concept and to analyze its reflections in media, especially through popular culture products. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include topics such as globalization, international media and cultural relations, and the main trends of international communication companies. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Show at least 3 examples on basic concepts of international communication by recognizing these concepts. |
Interpret the current system by associating international communication with new media, one of the most important mediums of 21st Century. |
Review privatization and liberalization policies in media companies axis. |
Evaluate international communication companies through culture imperialism. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Defining Culture | Lecture & Question and Answer |
2 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Sub-culture, high culture, popular culture | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
3 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Culture in society | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
4 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Cultural industrialization | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
5 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Cultural Transformation | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
6 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Relations between media and culture | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
7 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Media as a presentation area of culture | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Culture-art and media | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
10 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Visual culture | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
11 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Written culture | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
12 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Culture and public memory | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
13 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Culture production areas | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
14 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Fairs, concerts, cinema, theatre, museum | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
15 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | General Evaluation | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Tas, O. (2017). Iletisim, Medya ve Kultur: Anahtar Kavramlar. Ankara: Utopya Publications |
Morley, K. (2011). Kimlik Mekanlari: Kuresel Medya, Elektronik Ortamlar ve Kulturel Sinirlar. Istanbul: Ayrinti Publications |
Stevenson, N. (2008). Medya Kulturleri: Sosyal Teori ve Kitle Iletisimi. Ankara: Utopya Publications |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
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Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
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Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
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Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
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Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
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Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
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Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
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Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
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Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 13 | 4 | 52 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 13 | 2 | 26 |
Assignment (Homework) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Project Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Technical Visit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Web Based Learning | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Practice at a workplace | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Occupational Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Social Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Thesis Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Report Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 44 | 0 | 128 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |