MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MIY331	MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION LAW	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 is to provide conceptual and theoretical information about mass communication tools, regulation of freedom of mass communication in various political regimes.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Course contents of course is about the media and legal circles, the media and the public order, media and social responsibility, freedom of the press and its problems, international law and the media, international law and press freedom, legal regulations related to the press in Turkey, employees and the rights of employers, the press in Turkey freedom problem.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the basic concepts and terms of communication law.
Interpret the concept of press freedom in the historical context by using the basic concepts and terms of law.
Discuss the elements of freedom of press and its legitimate limits.
Discuss the effectiveness of new legal regulations brought about by developments in communication technologies.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Definition of communication law.	Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students.
2	Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking.	Freedom of expression and scope.	Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students.
3	Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking.	The problem of limiting freedom of expression	Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students.
4	Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking.	International law and press freedom	Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students.
5	Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking.	Concepts of international law and media	Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students.
6	Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking.	regulations relating to the press in Turkey	Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students.
7	Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking.	The problem of freedom of the press in Turkey	Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students.
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking.	Autocontrol in the media.	Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students.
10	Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking.	History of press regime, importance, problems	Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students.
11	Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking.	Radio-television regime, historical background, importance, problems	Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students.
12	Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking.	Cinema and video regime, historical background, importance, problems	Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students.
13	Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking.	Internet regime, historical history, importance, problems	Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students.
14	Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking.	Media and legal environment.	Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students.
15	Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking.	Concepts of media and public order.	Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students.
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
İçel, K. ve Ünver, Y. (2009). Kitle Haberleşme Hukuku. Beta Publications.
Çolak, N. i. (2013). İletişim Hukuku. Seçkin Publications.
Zelezny, J. D. (2010). Communications Law: Liberties, Restraints, and the Modern Media. Wadsworth Cengage Learning. (USA).

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.				3
2	Compare current theories in the field and communication theories.				3

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.		1
2	Compares the information and facts in the field with the fields of social sciences such as Sociology, Journalism, Television and Media.						5

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.			2
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.		1

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.	0
2	Create original and innovative strategies by approaching the field dynamics creatively and critically with an integrated viewpoint.		1
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.				3
2	Analyze the developments, changes and innovations in his field and gices an example.					4

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.					4
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.	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	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	4	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	6	30
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	128