COMMUNICATION ETHICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RTS414	COMMUNICATION ETHICS	8	3	3	6

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. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to provide the students with the knowledge and the importance of communication in the profession and professional ethics.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Basic concepts of communication; professional ethics studies, professional ethics rules and ethical decisions related to the profession, location of mass media and principles of publication principles

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Recognizes the concept of ethics and discusses the importance of media.
Apply professional ethics in business life.
Categorize the types of ethics in the given examples.
Estimates the consequences of professional corruption and unethical behaviors encountered in professional life.
Explains an event in the framework of professional ethical practices.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature search, Group research	What is ethics? Definition of ethics, communication ethics, privacy and ethics	Lecture,group work
2	Literature search, Group research	Historical development of ethics	Lecture,group work
3	Literature search, Group research	Basic features of communication and communication	Lecture,group work
4	Literature search, Group research	Ethical principles	Lecture,group work
5	Literature search, Group research	Press Ethics	Lecture,group work
6	Literature search, Group research	Press Ethics	Lecture,group work
7	Literature search, Group research	Historical development of press in Turkey	Lecture,group work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature search, Group research	Ethics in Turkish press	Lecture,group work
10	Literature search, Group research	Ethics in TV journalism	Lecture,group work
11	Literature search, Group research	Ethics in public relations	Lecture,group work
12	Literature search, Group research	Ethics in advertising	Lecture,group work
13	Literature search, Group research	Ethics in internet area	Lecture,group work
14	Literature search, Group research	Criticism of communication ethics	Lecture, group work
15	Literature search, Group research	General review for exam	Lecture,group work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Uzun,R.,(2016).İletişim Etiği.Ankara: Dipnot Yayınları
Isik, M. (Ed.) (2013). Communication and Ethics. KONYA: EDUCATION.
Academic articles about subjects
Arvas,S.İ., (2014) Türk Basınında Etik ve Özdenetim. İstanbul:Beta Yayınları

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	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.

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	1	15	15
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	8	3	24
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	1	10	10
Seminar	1	10	10
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	4	4
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	153