INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RTS445	INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The student who has taken this course; It is aimed to provide analysis, synthesis, evaluation skills and competence on the impact of international communication on the internationalization of human communication and relations, trade, tourism, cultural industry and education.
Contents of the Course Unit:	In this course, International communication, globalization, development of international communication, the formation of international communication infrastructure, the role of international communication in the formation of the global market, the role of international communication in the formation of an international public sphere, international movements, tourism, International communication in the formation of the culture industry, Local and international education and internationalization issues are given

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
The student who takes this course; Explains the relationship between international communication and globalization.
Analyzes how international communication has developed in the historical process
Evaluates the function of communication technologies in the formation of the global market.
Explains the relationship between tourism, social movements and communication and communication technologies.
Analyzes and evaluates the function of new media in creating the international public sphere.
International communication predicts the revolution it has created and what it can create in the future.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the relevant parts of the referenced books	The historical context of international communication	Lecture
2	Reading the relevant parts of the referenced books	The historical context of international communication	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading the relevant parts of the referenced books	Approaches to theorizing international communication	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading the relevant parts of the referenced books	Approaches to theorizing international communication	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading the relevant parts of the referenced books	Creating a global communication infrastructure	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading the relevant parts of the referenced books	The global media marketplace	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading the relevant parts of the referenced books	Cultural Industry: From Books to Computers	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the relevant parts of the referenced books	Communication and cultural globalization	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading the relevant parts of the referenced books	International Ingteractions: Travel and Tourizm	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading the relevant parts of the referenced books	Human Flow Across National Boundaries; Intercultural Communication	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading the relevant parts of the referenced books	International communication in the Internet age	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading the relevant parts of the referenced books	Social Media and International Communication	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading the relevant parts of the referenced books	The Unfinished Revolution: The Case of Our Age	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading the relevant parts of the referenced books	Local and international education	Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Inceoglu Y. (2004). Uluslararasi Medya. Istanbul: Der Publications
Thussu, Daya Kishan(2000). International Communication: Continuity and Change,London: Arnold.
Bülbül, A. Rıdvan ( 2002). Uluslararası İletişim, 3. Baskı, Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayın
Ortak Yapıt ( 1997). International Communication and Globalization, Ed. Ali Muhammadi, California: Sage Publications.
Mowlana, Hamid (1997). Global Information and World Communication, New Frontiers in International Relations, London: Sage Publications.
Vural, Sacide (2018). Uluslararası İletişim Ve Küreselleşme, Dönüşen Dünyada İletişim, electronic essay.
Castels,Manuel (2010). The Rise of The Network Society, Second Edition, Willey-Blacwell, Electronic Book.

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	Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
2	Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
3	Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
2	Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
3	Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
2	Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
2	Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
3	Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
2	Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
3	Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
4	Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.

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