Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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THY333 | NEWS SOCIOLOGY AND REPRESENTATION | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA: |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | |
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 students with the knowledge and skills to analyze the news media within the social context by introducing the works on news production, news texts and the reception of news. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include topic such as news production, works on news texts and news broadcasting organs. |
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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Analyze the connection between politics, economy and news. |
Evaluate politic and ideologic connection between news production process and news text. |
Recognize the structure and operation of news production process according to different communication tools. |
Examine the concept of freedom of press in historical dimension. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Introduction to the content and methods, Introduction to the Course | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
2 | Reading | Discussing news practices in the present day | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
3 | Reading | Discuss and question the freedom of the press within a historical context | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
4 | Reading | Evaluating the relation between politics and news media | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work |
5 | Reading | Liberal Press Theories | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
6 | Reading | Press in Authoritarian and Totalizer Regime | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work |
7 | Reading | Social Responsibility Concept | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading | Concepts in News Sociology | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
10 | Reading | Building realism in News | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
11 | Reading | Works in News Production | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
12 | Reading | News and representation problem | - |
13 | Reading | Creating dominant discourses in news texts | - |
14 | Reading | Surveys on reading news and interpretation | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work |
15 | Reading | General Revision | - |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Maigret, É. (2014). Medya ve Iletisim Sosyolojisi, Istanbul: Iletisim Publications. |
Cengiz, A. (2014). Iletisim Sosyolojisi Kuramsal Temeller, Istanbul: Derin Publications |
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 | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define the basic concepts of aeronautical standards and rules. (Bloom 1)
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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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Organize teamwork during the collection, interpretation, announcement and application of data related to the field. (Bloom 6)
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Perform theoretical and practical knowledge related to his/her field in business life using analytical methods and modeling techniques. (Bloom 4)
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Choose updated documents, modern techniques and tools required for maintenance applications. (Bloom 2)
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Use maintenance manuals and other sources of information in business life to obtain information about the field
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Determine the actualities of all technical and administrative documents related with the field. (Bloom 1)
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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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Use computer software, information and communication technologies at the level required by the field
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Interpret the sketches, scheme, graphics that describe the subject. (Bloom 2)
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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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Develop solutions for problems faced during application. (Bloom 6)
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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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Determine the learning requirements related with his/her field. (Bloom 3)
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Use the lifelong learning principles in occupational development. (Bloom 3)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Apply the technical drawing knowledge effectively in business life. (Bloom 3)
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By informing the relevant persons and institutions about the related field; state his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions in the field.
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Debate his/her ideas and solution suggestions with experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. (Bloom 2)
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Participate in training related to the field at international level. (Bloom 3)
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Organize activities for the professional development of employees under his/her responsibility. (Bloom 6).
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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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Use the knowledge and skills obtained during undergraduate education in work life. (Bloom 3)
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Solve the problems encountered in his/her field. (Bloom 3)
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Apply the necessary culture of behavior in the areas of quality management and processes and environmental protection and occupational safety (Bloom 3)
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Locate the awareness of safety factor to himself and to the team. (Bloom 1
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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 | 3 | 39 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 7 | 5 | 35 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 5 | 2 | 10 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 41 | 0 | 128 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |