Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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HIT424 | SOCIOLOGY OF COMMUNICATION | 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. DİDEM TETİK KÜÇÜKELÇİ |
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 explain the intersection points of communication and sociology, to introduce the basic concepts and to support the development of research and discussion skills of the student. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects as in analysis of social order, definition of basic sociological approaches, explanation of the Frankfurt School, discussion of Critical Theory, explanation of the concept of Cultural Industry, explanation of the Chicago School, explanation of the Birmingham School, comparison of Chicago, Birmingham and Frankfurt schools, interpretation of the relationship between media and society. |
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 3 thinkers of the Frankfurt School, Birmingham School and the Chicago School |
Explain the sociological dimension of mass media through case studies |
Explain at least 3 basic concepts of sociology of communication |
Analyze the media structure in the context of critical theory through a case study |
Evaluate the changing power of communication in the context of critical approaches |
Evaluate the subjects such as media, culture, sociology, education etc in the context of social structure and relations between actors |
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 | What is Communication? | Lecture & Question and Answer |
2 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Communication Types | Lecture & Question and Answer |
3 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | About the Society | Lecture & Question and Answer |
4 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Connections Between Communication and Sociology | Lecture & Question and Answer |
5 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Basic Concepts in Sociological Communication | Lecture & Question and Answer |
6 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Television Theory | Lecture & Question and Answer |
7 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Frankfurt School | Lecture & Question and Answer |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Cultural Industry | Lecture & Question and Answer |
10 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Mass Media and Popular Culture | Lecture & Question and Answer |
11 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Chicago School | Lecture & Question and Answer |
12 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Birmingham school | Lecture & Question and Answer |
13 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Effects of New Communication Media on Culture | Lecture & Question and Answer |
14 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Social Role of Media | Lecture & Question and Answer |
15 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Mc Luhan, Baudrillard, Mills, Bourdieu | Lecture & Question and Answer |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Anik, C. (2014). Iletisim Sosyolojisi. Istanbul: Derin Publications |
Maigret, E. (2012). Medya ve Iletisim Sosyolojisi. Iletisim Publications |
McLuhan, M. (2014). Gutenberg Galaksisi. Istanbul: Yapi Kredi Publications |
Adorno, T. W ve Horkheimer, M. (2016). Aydinlanmanin Diyalektigi. Istanbul: Kabalci Publications |
McQuail, D. (1985). Sociology of mass communication. Annual Review of Sociology, 11(1): 93-111. |
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 | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define concepts such as management, manager and leader.
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Analyze the accuracy, reliability and validity of the new information obtained from the data.
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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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Report the obtained data.
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Prepare software and projects related with the field.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Use the appropriate resources for data analysis related with the field.
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Analyze the work processes.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Manage projects as part of a team.
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Apply the material, techniques and analyzes in relation with the subject for project and work flows.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Fulfill responsibility with a focus on result in individual and team studies.
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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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Recognizes what he/she knows about his/her field or not.
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Act the theoretical knowledge in real life with learning to learn approach.
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Apply different methods and techniques with an innovative approach in his/her research.
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Apply the results obtained in accordance with voluntarism and social responsibility projects.
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Establish a healthy contact with colleagues
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Share the analyzes and obtained results with colleagues.
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Cooperate with colleagues at international level with the help of foreign language competency.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Behave in accordance with ethical values regarding the collection, analysis and reporting of data.
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Participate the design of work processes and systems with full quality.
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Cooperate with other employees for the continuation of sustainability in the profession.
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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 |