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	Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof. SACİDE VURAL
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

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.					4
2	Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.					4
3	Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.					4

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.						5
2	Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.						5

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.						5
2	Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.						5

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.						5

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.					4
2	Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.					4

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.					4
2	Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.					4
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.						5

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.					4
2	Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.						5

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.					4
2	Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.		1

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