MEDIA AND CULTURE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RTS434	MEDIA AND CULTURE	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:	This course aims to enable students to comprehend the current structure of "culture" as a changing concept and to analyze its reflections in media, especially through popular culture products.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include topics such as globalization, international media and cultural relations, and the main trends of international communication companies.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Show at least 3 examples on basic concepts of international communication by recognizing these concepts.
Interpret the current system by associating international communication with new media, one of the most important mediums of 21st Century.
Review privatization and liberalization policies in media companies axis.
Evaluate international communication companies through culture imperialism.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Defining Culture	Lecture & Question and Answer
2	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Sub-culture, high culture, popular culture	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Culture in society	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Cultural industrialization	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Cultural Transformation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Relations between media and culture	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Media as a presentation area of culture	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Culture-art and media	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Visual culture	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Written culture	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Culture and public memory	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Culture production areas	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Fairs, concerts, cinema, theatre, museum	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	General Evaluation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Tas, O. (2017). Iletisim, Medya ve Kultur: Anahtar Kavramlar. Ankara: Utopya Publications
Morley, K. (2011). Kimlik Mekanlari: Kuresel Medya, Elektronik Ortamlar ve Kulturel Sinirlar. Istanbul: Ayrinti Publications
Stevenson, N. (2008). Medya Kulturleri: Sosyal Teori ve Kitle Iletisimi. Ankara: Utopya Publications

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	3	3
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	128