Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
SOS380 |
CULTURAL STUDIES |
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 |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the emergence, historical development and method of cultural studies which is an interdisciplinary research area. In addition to this, it is aimed to provide students to comprehend the intersection points of fields such as cinema, sociology and history which see culture as a research object |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Content of the course includes the history of cultural studies, fundemental research areas, British cultural studies, different approaches to the concept of culture, Frankfurt School, political economy and critical approach, popular culture, method discussions, Stuart Hall, ideology and culture, cultural identity, cultural studies in Turkey, social media and culture, cinema and visual culture. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Summarizes Stuart Hall's contributions to cultural studies as a pioneer. |
Analyzes the relationship between cinema and culture through concrete examples. |
Supports the knowledge of cultural studies with examples from different disciplines. |
Distinguishes the importance of cultural studies as a research area. |
Distinguishes the main importance of the concept of ideology in cultural studies. |
Argues over history and future of cultural studies in Turkey. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
- |
Introduction to cultural studies |
Lecture
Q & A
Discussion |
2 |
Reading source |
First discussions in cultural studies; British example |
Lecture
Q & A
Discussion |
3 |
Reading source |
Theoretical approaches in cultural studies; culture theory |
Lecture
Q & A
Discussion |
4 |
Reading source |
Theoretical approaches in cultural studies; Frankfurt School and culture industry |
Lecture
Q & A
Discussion |
5 |
Reading source |
Theoretical approaches in cultural studies; Popular culture |
Lecture
Q & A
Discussion |
6 |
Reading source |
Theoretical approaches in cultural studies; economic policy approach, critical approach |
Lecture
Q & A
Discussion |
7 |
Reading source |
Method in cultural studies |
Lecture
Q & A
Discussion |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading source |
Stuart Hall and ideology concept |
Lecture
Q & A
Discussion |
10 |
Reading source |
Discussions on cultural identity I |
Lecture
Q & A
Discussion |
11 |
Reading source |
Discussions on cultural identity II |
Lecture
Q & A
Discussion |
12 |
Reading source |
Cultural studies in Turkey |
Lecture
Q & A
Discussion |
13 |
Reading source |
Social media and culture |
Lecture
Q & A
Discussion |
14 |
Reading source |
Cinema and culture |
Lecture
Q & A
Discussion |
15 |
Reading source |
Visual Culture |
Lecture
Q & A
Discussion |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Smith, Philip. (2005). Kültürel kuram. İstanbul: Babil Yayıncılık. |
Hall, Stuart. (1990). The Emergence of Cultural Studies and the Crisis of the Humanities. Cambridge: The MIT Press |
Hall, Stuart. (2003).Söylem ve İdeoloji. İstanbul: Su Yayınları |
Turner, G. (2005). British cultural studies. Routledge. |
Parsa, A. F. (2007). İmgenin gücü ve görsel kültürün yükselişi. Fotografya Dergisi, 19, 1-10. |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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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)
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2 |
Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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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)
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2 |
Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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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)
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2 |
Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
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3 |
Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
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4 |
Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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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).
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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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)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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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)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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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)
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2 |
Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
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3 |
Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
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4 |
Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)
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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 |
2 |
26 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
12 |
4 |
48 |
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 |
6 |
6 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
4 |
4 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
43 |
0 |
128 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
128 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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