GÖSTERGEBİLİM PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RTS476	GÖSTERGEBİLİM	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	Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to provide information about semiotics and to analyze semiotics based on theories and principles of semiotics.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of this course consists of the definition and origins of semiotics, semiotics theorists, its relationship with other sciences, and semiotic analysis techniques through examples in the media.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the semiotics.
Explains the relationship between semiotics and other branches of science and art.
Makes semiotic analysis.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading a chapter on the topic	Definition and origin of semiotics	Expression. question - answer method
2	Reading a chapter on the topic	Semiologists and their theories	Expression. question - answer method
3	Reading a chapter on the topic	Connection of semiotics with other sciences	Expression. question - answer method
4	Reading a chapter on the topic	semiotics types	Expression. question - answer method
5	Reading a chapter on the topic	Connection of linguistics and semiotics	Expression. question - answer method
6	Reading a chapter on the topic	Semiotic text analysis examples	Expression. question - answer method
7	Reading a chapter on the topic	Visual demonstration	Expression. question - answer method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading a chapter on the topic	Comparison of visual indicators, icons, symbols and indicator types	Expression. question - answer method
10	Reading a chapter on the topic	Newspaper and semiotics analysis	Expression. question - answer method
11	Reading a chapter on the topic	Photo and semiotics analysis	Expression. question - answer method
12	Reading a chapter on the topic	Television and semiotics analysis	Expression. question - answer method
13	Reading a chapter on the topic	Advertising and semiotics analysis	Expression. question - answer method
14	Reading a chapter on the topic	Cinema and semiotics analysis	Expression. question - answer method
15	Reading a chapter on the topic	New Media and semiotics analysis	Expression. question - answer method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Barthes, R.Göstergebilimsel Serüven. İstanbul: YKY, 2009
Guiraud, P., Göstergebilim, çev. Mehmet Yalçın, Ankara, İmge Publications, 1994
Wollen, P., Sinemada Göstergeler ve Anlam, Çev: Zafer Aracagök, İstanbul: Metis Publication, 1989
Rıfat, M., Gösterge Bilimin ABC’si, Simavi Publications, İstanbul, 1992.
Kerson E., F. Göstergebilime Giriş. İstanbul: Multilingual, 2005
Parsa, S. ve Parsa, A. F. Göstergebilim Çözümlemeleri. İzmir: Sanat, 2002
Tanyolaç, Ö., N. Yazınsal Metin Çözümlemesinde Kuramsal Yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: Multilingual, 2006

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. (Bloom 1)
2	Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
2	Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
2	Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
3	Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
4	Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
2	Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
3	Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
4	Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)

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	2	2
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	127