Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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RTS347 | MEDIA ECONOMICS | 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 provide the students the basic dynamics of the media sector from an economic perspective and to present the reflections and development of the media industry today. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include basic evaluations on media economics such as historical development of the media economy, the relationship between the media industry and the state, and the point where the media economy is at in the age of globalization. |
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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Interpret and recognize the basic concepts of economy in the context of media economics. |
Discuss both the relationship of media with the state and the transformation undergone in the age of globalization. |
Relate the structure of media industry according to media types. |
Generalize the economic structure of media by evaluating current examples on the media industry. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Introduction | Lecture |
2 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | A short history of economy concept | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
3 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Media and Types of Products | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
4 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Development of Media Economy. | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
5 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Development of Media Economy. | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
6 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Relations between Media and State | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
7 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Media and monopolization . | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Media and types of markets | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
10 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Competition in media | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
11 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Media and globalization. | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
12 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Media and globalization. | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
13 | Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject | Student Presentations | Student Presentations and Evaluation of Presentations |
14 | Preparation for Presentation | Student Presentations | Student Presentations and Evaluation of Presentations |
15 | Preparation for Presentation | General Evaluation | Question and Answer & Discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Baytar, O. (2013). Teorik ve Pratik Acidan Medya Ekonomisine Bakis. Konya : Cizgi Publications |
Kuyucu, M. (2012). Turkiye'de Medya Ekonomisi. Istanbul: Esen Kitap |
Sonmez, A. (2000). Medya Ekonomisi ve Turkiye Ornegi. Istanbul: Boyut Press Group |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
Level of Contribution | |||||
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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.
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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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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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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 | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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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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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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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 | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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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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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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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 | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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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 | 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 |