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MEDIA AND PUBLIC OPINION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
HIT435 MEDIA AND PUBLIC OPINION 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 Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to introduce the impact of media on society and evaluate the manipulative power of media.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include as in listing medias, describing the concept of public opinion, listing opinion leaders, critical analysis of inducement power of media, evaluating the relationship between media and power.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

List at least 3 main characteristics of opinion leaders
Explain connections between contemporary social thinking and printed, visual and online media types
Identify the effects of interactive media on public opinion by analysing media texts
Inspect the society and media
Analyze the role of opinion leaders being effective in media and public opinion over case studies
Compare the media among themselves in the context of creating public opinion through case studies

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Relations Between Media and Society Lecture & Question and Answer
2 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Development of Media and Modern Society Lecture & Question and Answer
3 Reading the related subject in the coursebook New Media and Society Relations Lecture & Question and Answer
4 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Network Society and Power Relations Lecture & Question and Answer
5 Reading the related subject in the coursebook What is Public Opinion and How Does It Occur? Lecture & Question and Answer
6 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Researching Ideas Shaping Public Opinion Lecture & Question and Answer
7 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Opinion Leaders, Two-stage Flows Lecture & Question and Answer
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Interpreting Public Opinion as 4th Power. Lecture & Question and Answer
10 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Researching the Impact of Media on Public Opinion Lecture & Question and Answer
11 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Researching the Impact of Globalization on Public Opinion and Public Opinion Leaders Lecture & Question and Answer
12 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Media Public Opinion Inducement via News Programs Lecture & Question and Answer
13 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Written and Visual Materials of Media for Public Opinion Inducement Lecture & Question and Answer
14 Case Study Analysis Case Study Lecture & Question and Answer & Case Study
15 Case Study Analysis Case Study Lecture & Question and Answer & Case Study
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Bektas, Arsev (2007) Kamuoyu Iletisim ve Demokrasi, İstanbul: Baglam Publications.
Tuncer, Emre (2014) Sosyal Medya Imparatorlugu, Patron, Istanbul: Akis Kitap.
Anastasio, P. A., Rose, K. C., Chapman, J. (1999). Can the media create public opinion? A social-identity approach. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 8(5): 152-155.
McCombs, M. (2018). Setting the agenda: Mass media and public opinion. John Wiley & Sons.
Kennamer, J. D. (Ed.). (1994). Public opinion, the press, and public policy. Greenwood Publishing Group.

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
Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
2
Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
3
Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
2
Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
2
Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
2
Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
2
Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
3
Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
2
Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
2
Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.

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 14 3 42
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 12 3 36
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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 127
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0