GÖSTERGEBİLİM PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RTS476	GÖSTERGEBİLİM	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	Prof. KAMİL KAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to provide information about semiotics and to analyze semiotics based on theories and principles of semiotics.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of this course consists of the definition and origins of semiotics, semiotics theorists, its relationship with other sciences, and semiotic analysis techniques through examples in the media.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the semiotics.
Explains the relationship between semiotics and other branches of science and art.
Makes semiotic analysis.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading a chapter on the topic	Definition and origin of semiotics	Expression. question - answer method
2	Reading a chapter on the topic	Semiologists and their theories	Expression. question - answer method
3	Reading a chapter on the topic	Connection of semiotics with other sciences	Expression. question - answer method
4	Reading a chapter on the topic	semiotics types	Expression. question - answer method
5	Reading a chapter on the topic	Connection of linguistics and semiotics	Expression. question - answer method
6	Reading a chapter on the topic	Semiotic text analysis examples	Expression. question - answer method
7	Reading a chapter on the topic	Visual demonstration	Expression. question - answer method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading a chapter on the topic	Comparison of visual indicators, icons, symbols and indicator types	Expression. question - answer method
10	Reading a chapter on the topic	Newspaper and semiotics analysis	Expression. question - answer method
11	Reading a chapter on the topic	Photo and semiotics analysis	Expression. question - answer method
12	Reading a chapter on the topic	Television and semiotics analysis	Expression. question - answer method
13	Reading a chapter on the topic	Advertising and semiotics analysis	Expression. question - answer method
14	Reading a chapter on the topic	Cinema and semiotics analysis	Expression. question - answer method
15	Reading a chapter on the topic	New Media and semiotics analysis	Expression. question - answer method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Barthes, R.Göstergebilimsel Serüven. İstanbul: YKY, 2009
Guiraud, P., Göstergebilim, çev. Mehmet Yalçın, Ankara, İmge Publications, 1994
Wollen, P., Sinemada Göstergeler ve Anlam, Çev: Zafer Aracagök, İstanbul: Metis Publication, 1989
Rıfat, M., Gösterge Bilimin ABC’si, Simavi Publications, İstanbul, 1992.
Kerson E., F. Göstergebilime Giriş. İstanbul: Multilingual, 2005
Parsa, S. ve Parsa, A. F. Göstergebilim Çözümlemeleri. İzmir: Sanat, 2002
Tanyolaç, Ö., N. Yazınsal Metin Çözümlemesinde Kuramsal Yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: Multilingual, 2006

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	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.

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	2	2
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	127