MEDIA ECONOMICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RTS347	MEDIA ECONOMICS	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. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students the basic dynamics of the media sector from an economic perspective and to present the reflections and development of the media industry today.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include basic evaluations on media economics such as historical development of the media economy, the relationship between the media industry and the state, and the point where the media economy is at in the age of globalization.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Interpret and recognize the basic concepts of economy in the context of media economics.
Discuss both the relationship of media with the state and the transformation undergone in the age of globalization.
Relate the structure of media industry according to media types.
Generalize the economic structure of media by evaluating current examples on the media industry.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction	Lecture
2	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	A short history of economy concept	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Media and Types of Products	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Development of Media Economy.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Development of Media Economy.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Relations between Media and State	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Media and monopolization .	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Media and types of markets	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Competition in media	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Media and globalization.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Media and globalization.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Student Presentations	Student Presentations and Evaluation of Presentations
14	Preparation for Presentation	Student Presentations	Student Presentations and Evaluation of Presentations
15	Preparation for Presentation	General Evaluation	Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Baytar, O. (2013). Teorik ve Pratik Acidan Medya Ekonomisine Bakis. Konya : Cizgi Publications
Kuyucu, M. (2012). Turkiye'de Medya Ekonomisi. Istanbul: Esen Kitap
Sonmez, A. (2000). Medya Ekonomisi ve Turkiye Ornegi. Istanbul: Boyut Press Group

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	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
3	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
4	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.
5	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.

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