GÖSTERGEBİLİM PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RTS476	GÖSTERGEBİLİM	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	Assoc.Prof. HACER GÜLŞEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to provide information about semiotics and to analyze semiotics based on theories and principles of semiotics.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of this course consists of the definition and origins of semiotics, semiotics theorists, its relationship with other sciences, and semiotic analysis techniques through examples in the media.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the semiotics.
Explains the relationship between semiotics and other branches of science and art.
Makes semiotic analysis.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading a chapter on the topic	Definition and origin of semiotics	Expression. question - answer method
2	Reading a chapter on the topic	Semiologists and their theories	Expression. question - answer method
3	Reading a chapter on the topic	Connection of semiotics with other sciences	Expression. question - answer method
4	Reading a chapter on the topic	semiotics types	Expression. question - answer method
5	Reading a chapter on the topic	Connection of linguistics and semiotics	Expression. question - answer method
6	Reading a chapter on the topic	Semiotic text analysis examples	Expression. question - answer method
7	Reading a chapter on the topic	Visual demonstration	Expression. question - answer method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading a chapter on the topic	Comparison of visual indicators, icons, symbols and indicator types	Expression. question - answer method
10	Reading a chapter on the topic	Newspaper and semiotics analysis	Expression. question - answer method
11	Reading a chapter on the topic	Photo and semiotics analysis	Expression. question - answer method
12	Reading a chapter on the topic	Television and semiotics analysis	Expression. question - answer method
13	Reading a chapter on the topic	Advertising and semiotics analysis	Expression. question - answer method
14	Reading a chapter on the topic	Cinema and semiotics analysis	Expression. question - answer method
15	Reading a chapter on the topic	New Media and semiotics analysis	Expression. question - answer method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Barthes, R.Göstergebilimsel Serüven. İstanbul: YKY, 2009
Guiraud, P., Göstergebilim, çev. Mehmet Yalçın, Ankara, İmge Publications, 1994
Wollen, P., Sinemada Göstergeler ve Anlam, Çev: Zafer Aracagök, İstanbul: Metis Publication, 1989
Rıfat, M., Gösterge Bilimin ABC’si, Simavi Publications, İstanbul, 1992.
Kerson E., F. Göstergebilime Giriş. İstanbul: Multilingual, 2005
Parsa, S. ve Parsa, A. F. Göstergebilim Çözümlemeleri. İzmir: Sanat, 2002
Tanyolaç, Ö., N. Yazınsal Metin Çözümlemesinde Kuramsal Yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: Multilingual, 2006

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	Recognize the alphabets used by Turks in the historical process, especially Ottoman Turkish alphabet.
2	Recognize the distinguished examples of World Literature in the forms of verse and prose.
3	Defend the idea that Turkish literature has national and genuine cultural identity

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use professional English to be able to benefit from international academic publications.
2	Act according to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all kinds of studies related to the field.
3	Examine the bibliography of the studies on Turkish Language and Literature according to countries and schools in written, printed and electronic media.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine Turkish grammar in historical-comparative terms in terms of sound, form, syntax, semantics and vocabulary by using general linguistics methods and theories
2	Examine the course materials, research methods, information and theories used in Turkish Language and Literature Program.
3	Discuss the historical development of Contemporary Turkish Literature and the texts on the historical period and the cultural atmosphere.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Turkish language and literature with a critical approach and with the help of interdisciplinary information.
2	Use philosophy, sociology, law, economics, etc. and makes interdisciplinary interpretations.
3	Evaluate the new trends in World Literature especially in Contemporary Turkish Literature.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve problems encountered in the field as individual and as member of a team.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the knowledge and theories of Contemporary Literature in terms of literature and linguistics within the framework of certain theories.
2	Evaluate the extent to which Turkish Language and Literature is influenced by the civilization circles in which it is a part of.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates the fields of application of sustainability in the field of Turkish Language and Literature.
2	Research and study at the academic level.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate all subjects related to Turkish Language and Literature in the context of “The Integrity of Turkish Language and Literature".

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	4	52
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	13	2	26
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	3	3
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	127