Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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HIT432 | MEDIA ECONOMIC POLICY | 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. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU |
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 provide the students with the ability to criticize the structure of the media by explaining the structure and functioning of the media which has acquired a tremendous power. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects as in defining the concept of media, analysis of the structure of media, evaluation of the media in the context of the role of information flow, linking between communication and obtainment of information, discussing the effects of economic and political situation on the media, interpretation of media structures in the world, interpretation of structuring of media in Turkey, evaluating the media as a global news source, definition of the concept of monopolization. |
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 5 thinkers who criticize the structure of the media |
Tell the historical evolution of economic political thought by taking reference to the given source |
Summarize the thoughts of at least 3 of the thinkers who criticize the structure of the media |
Infer the results of media production in a political context through a given case study |
Analyze the structure of media within the framework of a thinker |
Evaluate the way how the media is organized with the ability to think critically in the context of capital and political relations |
Criticize the effects of media transformations on social life through case studies |
Evaluate the connection between media and capitalist system in the framework of political economy |
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 | Economy Political Thinking | Lecture & Question and Answer |
2 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Right of Information and Communication | Lecture & Question and Answer |
3 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Political Systems and Their Effects on Media; modernism, post-modernism | Lecture & Question and Answer |
4 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Social Systems and Their Effects on Media; socialism, liberalism, pluralist and democratic models | Lecture & Question and Answer |
5 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Consumption Culture ve Popular Culture | Lecture & Question and Answer |
6 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Media, Government, Ideology, Media Ownership | Lecture & Question and Answer |
7 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Manipulation, disinformation, misinformation | Lecture & Question and Answer |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Monopolization | Lecture & Question and Answer |
10 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Civil Society and Media | Lecture & Question and Answer |
11 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Critics on Media Structuring | Lecture & Question and Answer |
12 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Media and news agencies | Lecture & Question and Answer |
13 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Public diplomacy,media use on public | Lecture & Question and Answer |
14 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | New Communication Technologies and Globalization | Lecture & Question and Answer |
15 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | General review for exam | Lecture & Question and Answer |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Uluslararası İletişimin Ekonomi-POlitiği (ed. Meltem Bostancı),(2013), İstanbul: Çiviyazıları |
Yılmaz, S.,Güç ve Politika, (2008), İstanbul: Alfa Yayınları |
Chomsky, n. (2006). Rızanın İmalatı. İstanbul: Aram Yayıncılık |
McChesney, R. W. (2008). The political economy of media: Enduring issues, emerging dilemmas. NYU Press. |
Meehan, E. R., Mosco, V., Wasko, J. (1993). Rethinking political economy: Change and continuity. Journal of Communication, 43(4): 105-116. |
Herman, E. S. ve Chomsky, N. (1999). Medya Halka Nasıl Evet Dedirtir Kitle Iletisim Araclarinin Ekonomi Politigi. Minerva Publications |
Academic articles about subjects |
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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Define the basic theoretical, political, economic and administrative theories used in the field of Political Science and International Relations.
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Explain the political history, political ideas, intellectual accumulation of understanding international relations and the way that the history of diplomacy has passed from past to present.
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List the norms of universal law and human rights, the principles of the modern legal system, the names of modern bureaucratic and administrative structures.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Explain the Turkish state tradition, the influence of Islam, the accumulation of political thought and its historical background, and compare this accumulation with the current approaches.
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Evaluate the chronological development of relations between political and diplomatic developments and political / diplomatic facts / events / ideas / actors from past to present.
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Analyze the structure and functioning of actors, organizations and organizations that determine international relations.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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In the light of current theoretical debates, apply relevant concepts to current political and international developments.
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Evaluate the Turkish political tradition, developments with the Turkic community.
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Use information on the field when comparing the administrative structures of different countries and their diplomatic traditions.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Formulate the current political developments, developments and arrangements in international relations in the historical and theoretical accumulation.
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Analyze the functioning of modern political regimes in the light of political and public bureaucratic structures, regulations and developments.
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Examine and analyze current political developments in the Balkans, the Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa and the Caucasus in terms of both Turkish political history and international relations discipline.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.
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To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
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Learning to Learn |
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Follow the political and administrative developments in the international political system and the bureaucratic organizations operating in this system.
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Examine the international problems and conflicts, and the problems in the field of administration and politics in detail.
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Communication & Social |
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Follow the current developments in the field of Political Science and International Relations and collaborate with leading names in the field.
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Examine and analyze academic resources and the written and oral studies on the political developments in the region and the world, especially in the Middle East.
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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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With the current historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, suggest sustainable, organizational and administrative arrangements aimed at meeting specific goals and solving certain problems.
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Using the theoretical, economic, political and managerial knowledge, and produce reports on current developments, conflicts and agreements in geography related to world politics and especially in the Middle East.
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Construct arguments on the current developments in Turkish politics in the light of the laws, regulations, and the important changes in the constitution and administrative law that determine Turkish political life and foreign relations.
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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 |