Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
RTS367 |
MEDIA AND POLITICS |
5 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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. SARP BAĞCAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
The aim of this course is to reveal different approaches to the relationship between media and politics and to explain the interaction of media with society and the political system. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
The content of this course consists of the concepts of public opinion, mass culture, mass media, political economy of the media, monopolization in the media, disinformation-misinformation, political marketing and advertising, and the influence of the media on public opinion. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Explain the concepts and factors in the relationship between media and politics. |
Summarize the political economy structure of the media. |
Evaluation the power of media to create public opinion. |
discuss the institution of politics over the world and Turkey the relationship with the media. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
Literature review |
Public opinion 1 |
lecture , discussion |
2 |
Literature review |
Public opinion 2 |
lecture , discussion |
3 |
Literature review |
Mass Culture and Mass Media |
lecture, discussion |
4 |
Literature review |
Media Economy Politics |
lecture, discussion |
5 |
Literature review |
Political Communication |
lecture, discussion |
6 |
Literature review |
Monopolization in the Media |
lecture, discussion |
7 |
Literature review |
General review |
lecture, discussion |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Literature review |
Voter Behavior |
lecture, discussion |
10 |
Literature review |
Civil Society and Media |
lecture, discussion |
11 |
Literature review |
Disinformation-Misinformation |
lecture, discussion |
12 |
Literature review |
Political Marketing |
lecture, discussion |
13 |
Literature review |
Political Advertising |
lecture, discussion |
14 |
Literature review |
Public Diplomacy |
lecture, discussion |
15 |
- |
General review |
lecture |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Özkan, A. (2007) Siyasal İletişim Stratejileri. İstanbul: Tasam Yayınları |
Çankaya, E. (2019) Siyasal İletişim. İstanbul: İmge yayınları |
Yılmaz, S. (2008) Güç ve Politika. İstanbul: Alfa Yayınları |
Doruk, E. K. (t.y.) KİTLE İLETİŞİMİ VE TÜKETİM. İstanbul: İstanbul Ü. |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.
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5 |
2 |
List the main features of communication in items.
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5 |
3 |
Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.
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5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.
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4 |
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2 |
Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.
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2 |
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3 |
Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.
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5 |
SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.
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5 |
2 |
Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.
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3 |
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.
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4 |
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2 |
Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.
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3 |
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3 |
Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.
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3 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Use published domestic and foreign data sources related to public relations and advertising in the field of communication and communication area in his / her own works such as articles and projects.
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.
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4 |
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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 |
3 |
39 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
13 |
3 |
39 |
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 |
4 |
4 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
44 |
0 |
128 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
128 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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