Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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HIT424 | SOCIOLOGY OF COMMUNICATION | 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. SARP BAĞCAN |
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 explain the intersection points of communication and sociology, to introduce the basic concepts and to support the development of research and discussion skills of the student. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects as in analysis of social order, definition of basic sociological approaches, explanation of the Frankfurt School, discussion of Critical Theory, explanation of the concept of Cultural Industry, explanation of the Chicago School, explanation of the Birmingham School, comparison of Chicago, Birmingham and Frankfurt schools, interpretation of the relationship between media and society. |
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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List at least 3 thinkers of the Frankfurt School, Birmingham School and the Chicago School |
Explain the sociological dimension of mass media through case studies |
Explain at least 3 basic concepts of sociology of communication |
Analyze the media structure in the context of critical theory through a case study |
Evaluate the changing power of communication in the context of critical approaches |
Evaluate the subjects such as media, culture, sociology, education etc in the context of social structure and relations between actors |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | What is Communication? | Lecture & Question and Answer |
2 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Communication Types | Lecture & Question and Answer |
3 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | About the Society | Lecture & Question and Answer |
4 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Connections Between Communication and Sociology | Lecture & Question and Answer |
5 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Basic Concepts in Sociological Communication | Lecture & Question and Answer |
6 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Television Theory | Lecture & Question and Answer |
7 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Frankfurt School | Lecture & Question and Answer |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Cultural Industry | Lecture & Question and Answer |
10 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Mass Media and Popular Culture | Lecture & Question and Answer |
11 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Chicago School | Lecture & Question and Answer |
12 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Birmingham school | Lecture & Question and Answer |
13 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Effects of New Communication Media on Culture | Lecture & Question and Answer |
14 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Social Role of Media | Lecture & Question and Answer |
15 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Mc Luhan, Baudrillard, Mills, Bourdieu | Lecture & Question and Answer |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Anik, C. (2014). Iletisim Sosyolojisi. Istanbul: Derin Publications |
Maigret, E. (2012). Medya ve Iletisim Sosyolojisi. Iletisim Publications |
McLuhan, M. (2014). Gutenberg Galaksisi. Istanbul: Yapi Kredi Publications |
Adorno, T. W ve Horkheimer, M. (2016). Aydinlanmanin Diyalektigi. Istanbul: Kabalci Publications |
McQuail, D. (1985). Sociology of mass communication. Annual Review of Sociology, 11(1): 93-111. |
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 | ||||||
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Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.
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List the main features of communication in items.
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Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.
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Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.
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Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.
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Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.
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4 |
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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Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.
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Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.
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Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.
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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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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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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.
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4 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.
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4 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.
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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 | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 14 | 2 | 28 |
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 | 7 | 7 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 46 | 0 | 127 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 127 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |