Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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HIT432 | MEDIA ECONOMIC POLICY | 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. RAMAZAN İNAN |
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 with the ability to criticize the structure of the media by explaining the structure and functioning of the media which has acquired a tremendous power. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects as in defining the concept of media, analysis of the structure of media, evaluation of the media in the context of the role of information flow, linking between communication and obtainment of information, discussing the effects of economic and political situation on the media, interpretation of media structures in the world, interpretation of structuring of media in Turkey, evaluating the media as a global news source, definition of the concept of monopolization. |
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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List at least 5 thinkers who criticize the structure of the media |
Tell the historical evolution of economic political thought by taking reference to the given source |
Summarize the thoughts of at least 3 of the thinkers who criticize the structure of the media |
Infer the results of media production in a political context through a given case study |
Analyze the structure of media within the framework of a thinker |
Evaluate the way how the media is organized with the ability to think critically in the context of capital and political relations |
Criticize the effects of media transformations on social life through case studies |
Evaluate the connection between media and capitalist system in the framework of political economy |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Economy Political Thinking | Lecture & Question and Answer |
2 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Right of Information and Communication | Lecture & Question and Answer |
3 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Political Systems and Their Effects on Media; modernism, post-modernism | Lecture & Question and Answer |
4 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Social Systems and Their Effects on Media; socialism, liberalism, pluralist and democratic models | Lecture & Question and Answer |
5 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Consumption Culture ve Popular Culture | Lecture & Question and Answer |
6 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Media, Government, Ideology, Media Ownership | Lecture & Question and Answer |
7 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Manipulation, disinformation, misinformation | Lecture & Question and Answer |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Monopolization | Lecture & Question and Answer |
10 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Civil Society and Media | Lecture & Question and Answer |
11 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Critics on Media Structuring | Lecture & Question and Answer |
12 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Media and news agencies | Lecture & Question and Answer |
13 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Public diplomacy,media use on public | Lecture & Question and Answer |
14 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | New Communication Technologies and Globalization | Lecture & Question and Answer |
15 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | General review for exam | Lecture & Question and Answer |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Uluslararası İletişimin Ekonomi-POlitiği (ed. Meltem Bostancı),(2013), İstanbul: Çiviyazıları |
Yılmaz, S.,Güç ve Politika, (2008), İstanbul: Alfa Yayınları |
Chomsky, n. (2006). Rızanın İmalatı. İstanbul: Aram Yayıncılık |
McChesney, R. W. (2008). The political economy of media: Enduring issues, emerging dilemmas. NYU Press. |
Meehan, E. R., Mosco, V., Wasko, J. (1993). Rethinking political economy: Change and continuity. Journal of Communication, 43(4): 105-116. |
Herman, E. S. ve Chomsky, N. (1999). Medya Halka Nasıl Evet Dedirtir Kitle Iletisim Araclarinin Ekonomi Politigi. Minerva Publications |
Academic articles about subjects |
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 | ||||||
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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
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Discusses the structure, operation and importance of tourism industry in country development and relates with tourism business
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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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Explains and interprets culture, history, religion, art, geography way of thinking and way of life the various civilizations who lived in Turkey.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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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.
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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.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Analyzes numerical and statistical data and results in accordance with ethical values for current practices in the field of tourism .
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Knows and applies the legal regulations related to tourism field, tourist guidance professional law and professional organizations.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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By taking leadership role in tour groups; administers the tour program and solves possible problems during the tour.
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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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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.
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Communication & Social |
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Shows the communication skill and presentation skill effectively in written and verbal and expresse his / her professional knowledge accurately and effectively.
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Shows reading, writing, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in English and in a second foreign language (Arabic, Russian, Chinese).)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Uses knowledge and competences related to preparation, implementation and supervision of a tour.
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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.
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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
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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 | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 14 | 2 | 28 |
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 | 7 | 7 |
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 | 46 | 0 | 127 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 127 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |