MEDIA AND PUBLIC OPINION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HIT435	MEDIA AND PUBLIC OPINION	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	Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce the impact of media on society and evaluate the manipulative power of media.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include as in listing medias, describing the concept of public opinion, listing opinion leaders, critical analysis of inducement power of media, evaluating the relationship between media and power.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
List at least 3 main characteristics of opinion leaders
Explain connections between contemporary social thinking and printed, visual and online media types
Identify the effects of interactive media on public opinion by analysing media texts
Inspect the society and media
Analyze the role of opinion leaders being effective in media and public opinion over case studies
Compare the media among themselves in the context of creating public opinion through case studies

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Relations Between Media and Society	Lecture & Question and Answer
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Development of Media and Modern Society	Lecture & Question and Answer
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	New Media and Society Relations	Lecture & Question and Answer
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Network Society and Power Relations	Lecture & Question and Answer
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	What is Public Opinion and How Does It Occur?	Lecture & Question and Answer
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Researching Ideas Shaping Public Opinion	Lecture & Question and Answer
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Opinion Leaders, Two-stage Flows	Lecture & Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Interpreting Public Opinion as 4th Power.	Lecture & Question and Answer
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Researching the Impact of Media on Public Opinion	Lecture & Question and Answer
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Researching the Impact of Globalization on Public Opinion and Public Opinion Leaders	Lecture & Question and Answer
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Media Public Opinion Inducement via News Programs	Lecture & Question and Answer
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Written and Visual Materials of Media for Public Opinion Inducement	Lecture & Question and Answer
14	Case Study Analysis	Case Study	Lecture & Question and Answer & Case Study
15	Case Study Analysis	Case Study	Lecture & Question and Answer & Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bektas, Arsev (2007) Kamuoyu Iletisim ve Demokrasi, İstanbul: Baglam Publications.
Tuncer, Emre (2014) Sosyal Medya Imparatorlugu, Patron, Istanbul: Akis Kitap.
Anastasio, P. A., Rose, K. C., Chapman, J. (1999). Can the media create public opinion? A social-identity approach. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 8(5): 152-155.
McCombs, M. (2018). Setting the agenda: Mass media and public opinion. John Wiley & Sons.
Kennamer, J. D. (Ed.). (1994). Public opinion, the press, and public policy. Greenwood Publishing 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	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
2	Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.
3	Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.
4	Relate the knowledge of ecological, economic and social sustainability with information related to the field.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use information about his / her field in professional life and everyday life.
2	Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current political and administrative developments and the functioning of the democratic system by using the knowledge of political science and public administration.
2	Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.
3	Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Compare the administrative structures and country management models by using the theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and public.
2	Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the people in the field of political science and public administration.
2	By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze existing structures with a critical approach based on universal legal norms and administrative structures.
2	Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Improve himself/herself by following the political and administrative agenda and the written-oral work on the agenda.
2	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking advantage of the existing history and theoretical knowledge of the field; interpret and analyze current issues, events and problems.
2	Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.
3	Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.
4	Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.

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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	3	36
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