COMMUNICATION ETHICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RTS414	COMMUNICATION ETHICS	8	3	3	7

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. SARP BAĞCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. TAYLAN MARAL
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to provide the students with the knowledge and the importance of communication in the profession and professional ethics.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Basic concepts of communication; professional ethics studies, professional ethics rules and ethical decisions related to the profession, location of mass media and principles of publication principles

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Recognizes the concept of ethics and discusses the importance of media.
Apply professional ethics in business life.
Categorize the types of ethics in the given examples.
Estimates the consequences of professional corruption and unethical behaviors encountered in professional life.
Explains an event in the framework of professional ethical practices.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature search, Group research	What is ethics? Definition of ethics, communication ethics, privacy and ethics	Lecture,group work
2	Literature search, Group research	Historical development of ethics	Lecture,group work
3	Literature search, Group research	Basic features of communication and communication	Lecture,group work
4	Literature search, Group research	Ethical principles	Lecture,group work
5	Literature search, Group research	Press Ethics	Lecture,group work
6	Literature search, Group research	Press Ethics	Lecture,group work
7	Literature search, Group research	Historical development of press in Turkey	Lecture,group work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature search, Group research	Ethics in Turkish press	Lecture,group work
10	Literature search, Group research	Ethics in TV journalism	Lecture,group work
11	Literature search, Group research	Ethics in public relations	Lecture,group work
12	Literature search, Group research	Ethics in advertising	Lecture,group work
13	Literature search, Group research	Ethics in internet area	Lecture,group work
14	Literature search, Group research	Criticism of communication ethics	Lecture, group work
15	Literature search, Group research	General review for exam	Lecture,group work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Uzun,R.,(2016).İletişim Etiği.Ankara: Dipnot Yayınları
Isik, M. (Ed.) (2013). Communication and Ethics. KONYA: EDUCATION.
Academic articles about subjects
Arvas,S.İ., (2014) Türk Basınında Etik ve Özdenetim. İstanbul:Beta Yayınları

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.			2
2	List the main features of communication in items.			2
3	Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.			2
2	Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.		1
3	Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.				3
2	Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.			2
2	Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.			2
3	Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	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.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.					4

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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	1	15	15
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	8	3	24
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	1	10	10
Seminar	1	10	10
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	4	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	153