POPULAR CULTURE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HRY320	POPULAR CULTURE	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	Assoc.Prof. EMEL TOZLU ÖZTAY
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course; to give an overview of the concept of popular culture in both institutional and practical context.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course; popular culture and its historical process, cultural changes, popular culture and consumption, culture industry, media and culture relations.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the meaning of popular culture.
Summarize the historical process of popular culture.
Debate the concepts of culture and consumption.
Determine the emergence of the concept of cultural industry

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Presentation of the course, information about the resources used in the course	Question,Answer
2	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Popular Culture Concept	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
3	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Popular Culture and Historical Process	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
4	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Culture and Social Transformation	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
5	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Cultural Changes	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
6	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Popular Culture and Consumption	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
7	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	The Concept of Culture Industry	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	The Concept of Culture Industry	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
10	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Media and Popular Culture Relationship	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
11	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Media and Popular Culture Relationship	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
12	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Leisure Time Activity	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
13	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Popular Culture and Television Relationship	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
14	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Popular Culture in Turkey	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
15	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Popular Culture in Turkey	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Aydogan, F. (2003). Medya ve Popüler Kültür, Istanbul: Mediacat Publications
Binark, M. and Kilicbay, B. (2005). Internet, Toplum ve Kültür. Ankara: Epos
Storey, J.(2013). Cultural Theory and Popular Culture, Routledge

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	Explain the basic concepts in the field and the basic disciplines arising from these concepts.	0
2	Compare current theories in the field and communication theories.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve problems related to the field by identifying problems related to the field.	0
2	Compares the information and facts in the field with the fields of social sciences such as Sociology, Journalism, Television and Media.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By graduating from this department, conduct analysis in fields like public relations, advertisement and marketing.				3
2	Using field knowledge, identify and solve problems related to field.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the projects in line with the field of campaign analysis, in line with the communication plan to be prepared.	0
2	By using theoretical and practical knowledge gained in his field, solve the problems of public relations and advertising industry.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking part in public relations campaigns and advertising projects, implements the duties assigned to them within the team.			2
2	Create original and innovative strategies by approaching the field dynamics creatively and critically with an integrated viewpoint.	0
3	Designs a communication plan by taking responsibility in case of problems related to the field.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe creative production, presentation and persuasion techniques to support the professional expertise.			2
2	Analyze the developments, changes and innovations in his field and gices an example.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Effectively explain his/her opinion in the context of advertising, public relations, marketing, etc. to related persons and institutions in writing and verbal.			2
2	Designs projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the consciousness of social responsibility.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determine career goals by establishing cooperation with the sector in line with the information he/she has.			2
2	Analyze and interpret the social and global impacts of issues related with communication.				3
3	Design new knowledge and techniques using technical and theoretical knowledge and skills related to his / her field.		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	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
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	7	5	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	125