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 | Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM |
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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Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
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Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
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Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
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Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
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Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.
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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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Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
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Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.
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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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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.
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Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
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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.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
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Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.
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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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Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
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Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.
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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 |