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COMMUNICATION ETHICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
RTS468 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 Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. SELDA TUNÇ SUBAŞİ
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to provide the students with the competencies related to professional ethics and to provide an objective application of these gains in their professional life.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include, media professional ethics studies, professional ethics and ethical decisions related to the profession, the location of the mass media, the principles of broadcasting principles and press professional principles.

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

Label ethics types given in the examples.
Identify the concept of ethics.
Discuss the importance of ethics in media mediums.
Predict the outcomes of professional corruption and unethical behaviors encountered in professional life.
Apply professional ethics in the assignments given in business life.
Evaluate an event encountered within a framework of professional ethical practices.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - What is ethics? Definition of ethics, explaining ethics, privacy and ethics Lecture
2 Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject Historical development of ethics Lecture & Question and Answer
3 Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject Ethics in printed media Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4 Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject Ethics in printed media over historical development in Turkey Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5 Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject Principles of ethics Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6 Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject Video Ethics Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7 Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject Advertisement Ethics Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject Public Relations Ethics Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10 Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject, Sample Analysis Public Relations Ethics Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11 Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject, Sample Analysis Occupational Corruption Lecture & Question and Answer
12 Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject, Sample Analysis Ethical problems in terms of “others” in media Lecture & Question and Answer
13 Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject, Sample Analysis Criticism on communication ethics Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14 Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject, Sample Analysis Case Study Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15 Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject, Sample Analysis Case Study Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Uzun, R. (2009). Iletisim Etigi: Sorunlar ve Sorumluluklar. Istanbul: Dipnot Publications.
Tas, O. (2012). Gazetecilik Etiginin Mesleki Sinirlari: Profesyonellik Piyasa ve Sorumluluk. Istanbul: Iletisim Publications.

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.
3
2
Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
4
3
Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.
3

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.
4
2
Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.
2

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.
4

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.
4
2
Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.
4

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.
5
2
Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
2
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.
5

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.
4
2
Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.
2

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.
5
2
Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.
2

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 5 65
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 13 4 52
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 8 8
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 44 0 175
Total Workload of the Course Unit 175
Workload (h) / 25.5 6,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 7,0