CULTURAL STUDIES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOS380	CULTURAL STUDIES	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:	This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the emergence, historical development and method of cultural studies which is an interdisciplinary research area. In addition to this, it is aimed to provide students to comprehend the intersection points of fields such as cinema, sociology and history which see culture as a research object
Contents of the Course Unit:	Content of the course includes the history of cultural studies, fundemental research areas, British cultural studies, different approaches to the concept of culture, Frankfurt School, political economy and critical approach, popular culture, method discussions, Stuart Hall, ideology and culture, cultural identity, cultural studies in Turkey, social media and culture, cinema and visual culture.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Summarizes Stuart Hall's contributions to cultural studies as a pioneer.
Analyzes the relationship between cinema and culture through concrete examples.
Supports the knowledge of cultural studies with examples from different disciplines.
Distinguishes the importance of cultural studies as a research area.
Distinguishes the main importance of the concept of ideology in cultural studies.
Argues over history and future of cultural studies in Turkey.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to cultural studies	Lecture Q & A Discussion
2	Reading source	First discussions in cultural studies; British example	Lecture Q & A Discussion
3	Reading source	Theoretical approaches in cultural studies; culture theory	Lecture Q & A Discussion
4	Reading source	Theoretical approaches in cultural studies; Frankfurt School and culture industry	Lecture Q & A Discussion
5	Reading source	Theoretical approaches in cultural studies; Popular culture	Lecture Q & A Discussion
6	Reading source	Theoretical approaches in cultural studies; economic policy approach, critical approach	Lecture Q & A Discussion
7	Reading source	Method in cultural studies	Lecture Q & A Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading source	Stuart Hall and ideology concept	Lecture Q & A Discussion
10	Reading source	Discussions on cultural identity I	Lecture Q & A Discussion
11	Reading source	Discussions on cultural identity II	Lecture Q & A Discussion
12	Reading source	Cultural studies in Turkey	Lecture Q & A Discussion
13	Reading source	Social media and culture	Lecture Q & A Discussion
14	Reading source	Cinema and culture	Lecture Q & A Discussion
15	Reading source	Visual Culture	Lecture Q & A Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Smith, Philip. (2005). Kültürel kuram. İstanbul: Babil Yayıncılık.
Hall, Stuart. (1990). The Emergence of Cultural Studies and the Crisis of the Humanities. Cambridge: The MIT Press
Hall, Stuart. (2003).Söylem ve İdeoloji. İstanbul: Su Yayınları
Turner, G. (2005). British cultural studies. Routledge.
Parsa, A. F. (2007). İmgenin gücü ve görsel kültürün yükselişi. Fotografya Dergisi, 19, 1-10.

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.	0
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.					4
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.						5
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.				3
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.	0

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.	0
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.	0

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.						5

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.						5
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.						5
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.			2

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.					4

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.		1
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.					4
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.	0

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.		1

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.	0

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	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	4	48
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	6	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	128