MEDIA AND POLITICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RTS367	MEDIA AND POLITICS	5	3	3	5

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. RAMAZAN İNAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to reveal different approaches to the relationship between media and politics and to explain the interaction of media with society and the political system.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of this course consists of the concepts of public opinion, mass culture, mass media, political economy of the media, monopolization in the media, disinformation-misinformation, political marketing and advertising, and the influence of the media on public opinion.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the concepts and factors in the relationship between media and politics.
Summarize the political economy structure of the media.
Evaluation the power of media to create public opinion.
discuss the institution of politics over the world and Turkey the relationship with the media.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review	Public opinion 1	lecture , discussion
2	Literature review	Public opinion 2	lecture , discussion
3	Literature review	Mass Culture and Mass Media	lecture, discussion
4	Literature review	Media Economy Politics	lecture, discussion
5	Literature review	Political Communication	lecture, discussion
6	Literature review	Monopolization in the Media	lecture, discussion
7	Literature review	General review	lecture, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Voter Behavior	lecture, discussion
10	Literature review	Civil Society and Media	lecture, discussion
11	Literature review	Disinformation-Misinformation	lecture, discussion
12	Literature review	Political Marketing	lecture, discussion
13	Literature review	Political Advertising	lecture, discussion
14	Literature review	Public Diplomacy	lecture, discussion
15	-	General review	lecture
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Özkan, A. (2007) Siyasal İletişim Stratejileri. İstanbul: Tasam Yayınları
Çankaya, E. (2019) Siyasal İletişim. İstanbul: İmge yayınları
Yılmaz, S. (2008) Güç ve Politika. İstanbul: Alfa Yayınları
Doruk, E. K. (t.y.) KİTLE İLETİŞİMİ VE TÜKETİM. İstanbul: İstanbul Ü.

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 the basic characteristics of the tourism industry and the basic concepts related to the Tourism Guidance profession and relate those with the characteristics of tourism businesses
2	Discusses the structure, operation and importance of tourism industry in country development and relates with tourism business

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains and interprets culture, history, religion, art, geography way of thinking and way of life the various civilizations who lived in Turkey.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plans a tour program considering the travel purpose, the type and the characteristics of the touristic region in accordance with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of Tourism Guidance and discusses the functioning.
2	Underlines the importance of professional development by following scientific and current developments in the fields of tourism, art and archeology, and acts defensive attitude and behavior towards the necessity of lifelong learning.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes numerical and statistical data and results in accordance with ethical values for current practices in the field of tourism .
2	Knows and applies the legal regulations related to tourism field, tourist guidance professional law and professional organizations.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By taking leadership role in tour groups; administers the tour program and solves possible problems during the tour.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the skills of explaining and presenting Turkey's and other regions natural and cultural assets that have, ancient city, ruins and historical artefacts and architectural art, culture, cuisine, folklore, flora and fauna features of regions etc.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Shows the communication skill and presentation skill effectively in written and verbal and expresse his / her professional knowledge accurately and effectively.
2	Shows reading, writing, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in English and in a second foreign language (Arabic, Russian, Chinese).)

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses knowledge and competences related to preparation, implementation and supervision of a tour.
2	By using the personality traits that have social skills required by the Tourism Guidance profession; arranges projects, organizations and activities with sustainable, societal and social content specific to the field.
3	Shows a sensitive attitude towards the negative effects of tourism on the physical and social environment, acts with the consciousness of preserving abstract and concrete cultural assets

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	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	13	3	39
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	4	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	128