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GÖSTERGEBİLİM PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
RTS476 GÖSTERGEBİLİM 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 Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. GÜLER CANBULAT
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of this course is to provide information about semiotics and to analyze semiotics based on theories and principles of semiotics.
Contents of the Course Unit: The content of this course consists of the definition and origins of semiotics, semiotics theorists, its relationship with other sciences, and semiotic analysis techniques through examples in the media.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explain the semiotics.
Explains the relationship between semiotics and other branches of science and art.
Makes semiotic analysis.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading a chapter on the topic Definition and origin of semiotics Expression. question - answer method
2 Reading a chapter on the topic Semiologists and their theories Expression. question - answer method
3 Reading a chapter on the topic Connection of semiotics with other sciences Expression. question - answer method
4 Reading a chapter on the topic semiotics types Expression. question - answer method
5 Reading a chapter on the topic Connection of linguistics and semiotics Expression. question - answer method
6 Reading a chapter on the topic Semiotic text analysis examples Expression. question - answer method
7 Reading a chapter on the topic Visual demonstration Expression. question - answer method
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading a chapter on the topic Comparison of visual indicators, icons, symbols and indicator types Expression. question - answer method
10 Reading a chapter on the topic Newspaper and semiotics analysis Expression. question - answer method
11 Reading a chapter on the topic Photo and semiotics analysis Expression. question - answer method
12 Reading a chapter on the topic Television and semiotics analysis Expression. question - answer method
13 Reading a chapter on the topic Advertising and semiotics analysis Expression. question - answer method
14 Reading a chapter on the topic Cinema and semiotics analysis Expression. question - answer method
15 Reading a chapter on the topic New Media and semiotics analysis Expression. question - answer method
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Barthes, R.Göstergebilimsel Serüven. İstanbul: YKY, 2009
Guiraud, P., Göstergebilim, çev. Mehmet Yalçın, Ankara, İmge Publications, 1994
Wollen, P., Sinemada Göstergeler ve Anlam, Çev: Zafer Aracagök, İstanbul: Metis Publication, 1989
Rıfat, M., Gösterge Bilimin ABC’si, Simavi Publications, İstanbul, 1992.
Kerson E., F. Göstergebilime Giriş. İstanbul: Multilingual, 2005
Parsa, S. ve Parsa, A. F. Göstergebilim Çözümlemeleri. İzmir: Sanat, 2002
Tanyolaç, Ö., N. Yazınsal Metin Çözümlemesinde Kuramsal Yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: Multilingual, 2006

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

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
2
2
Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
2
3
Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.
2

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
2
2
Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
2
2
Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
2
2
Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
4
2
Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
5
3
Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
2
2
Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
2
2
Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.
5

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 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 2 2
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 44 0 127
Total Workload of the Course Unit 127
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0