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 | Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN |
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 | ||||||
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Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
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Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.
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Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.
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Relate the knowledge of ecological, economic and social sustainability with information related to the field.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Use information about his / her field in professional life and everyday life.
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Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Interpret current political and administrative developments and the functioning of the democratic system by using the knowledge of political science and public administration.
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Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.
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Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Compare the administrative structures and country management models by using the theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and public.
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Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Collaborate with the people in the field of political science and public administration.
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By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.
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Learning to Learn |
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Analyze existing structures with a critical approach based on universal legal norms and administrative structures.
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Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.
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Communication & Social |
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Improve himself/herself by following the political and administrative agenda and the written-oral work on the agenda.
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Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Taking advantage of the existing history and theoretical knowledge of the field; interpret and analyze current issues, events and problems.
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Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.
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Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.
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Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.
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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 |