MEDIA AND CULTURE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RTS434	MEDIA AND CULTURE	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:	This course aims to enable students to comprehend the current structure of "culture" as a changing concept and to analyze its reflections in media, especially through popular culture products.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include topics such as globalization, international media and cultural relations, and the main trends of international communication companies.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Show at least 3 examples on basic concepts of international communication by recognizing these concepts.
Interpret the current system by associating international communication with new media, one of the most important mediums of 21st Century.
Review privatization and liberalization policies in media companies axis.
Evaluate international communication companies through culture imperialism.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Defining Culture	Lecture & Question and Answer
2	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Sub-culture, high culture, popular culture	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Culture in society	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Cultural industrialization	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Cultural Transformation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Relations between media and culture	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Media as a presentation area of culture	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Culture-art and media	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Visual culture	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Written culture	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Culture and public memory	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Culture production areas	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Fairs, concerts, cinema, theatre, museum	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	General Evaluation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Tas, O. (2017). Iletisim, Medya ve Kultur: Anahtar Kavramlar. Ankara: Utopya Publications
Morley, K. (2011). Kimlik Mekanlari: Kuresel Medya, Elektronik Ortamlar ve Kulturel Sinirlar. Istanbul: Ayrinti Publications
Stevenson, N. (2008). Medya Kulturleri: Sosyal Teori ve Kitle Iletisimi. Ankara: Utopya Publications

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	3	3
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	128