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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 : 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. SARP BAĞCAN
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

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.
4
2
List the main features of communication in items.
5
3
Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.
4
2
Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.
3
3
Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.
5
2
Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.
5
2
Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.
2
3
Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use published domestic and foreign data sources related to public relations and advertising in the field of communication and communication area in his / her own works such as articles and projects.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.
5

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0