INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION SCIENCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MIY113	INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION SCIENCE	1	3	3	7

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Learns the concept of communication science. Acquire general knowledge in the field of communication sciences. Can create a concept map regarding communication science.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is for students to learn the concept of communication and the basic theories and hypotheses in the field of communication sciences. It is aimed to gain a certain perspective on the place of communication sciences in the field of social sciences and their interactions with other disciplines.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the concept of communication
Learns communication theories
Defines and interprets mainstream theories in the field of communication sciences
Defines and comprehends critical approaches in the field of communication sciences
Gains the ability to analyze and talk about the general framework in the field of communication sciences.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Read book	What is communication?	Presentation, book, end-of-course evaluation study
2	Read book	Introduction to basic theories in communication science	Presentation, book, end-of-course evaluation study
3	Read book	Communication models	Presentation, book, end-of-course evaluation study
4	Read book	Lasswell Communication model	Presentation, book, end-of-course evaluation study
5	Read article	Introduction to mainstream theories	Presentation, book, end-of-course evaluation study
6	Read article	Marshall McLuhan and the Global Village	Presentation, book, end-of-course evaluation study
7	Read article	Walter Ong et al..	Presentation, book, end-of-course evaluation study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Read book	Harold Innis Technological Determinism	Presentation, book, end-of-course evaluation study
10	Read book	Introduction to critical approaches	Presentation, book, end-of-course evaluation study
11	Read book	British School of Cultural Studies (Raymond Williams)	Presentation, book, end-of-course evaluation study
12	Read book	Frankfurt School	Presentation, book, end-of-course evaluation study
13	Read book	Examining and presenting research presentations in which students combine literary works and communication theories.	Presentation, book, end-of-course evaluation study
14	Read book	Examining and presenting research presentations in which students combine literary works and communication theories.	Presentation, book, end-of-course evaluation study
15	Read book	An overview	Presentation, book, end-of-course evaluation study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

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	Describes the basic concepts related to the field and defines the concepts related to it.						5
2	Classifies current developments in the field of Media and Communication.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discusses issues related with Media and Communication.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By graduating from this department student relates between concepts, topics and techniques in the field of media and communication.						5
2	Discusses the solutions of problems related to the field.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Applies the techniques and solutions in the field of Media and Communication to the problems encountered in the media sector.					4
2	Changes the existing solutions for academic and sectoral problems in the field of Media and Communication in accordance with current needs.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Applies independent working methods related with Media and Communication field.					4
2	Manages teamworks related with his / her field.					4
3	Relates between different interdisciplinary methods and the ones in his/her field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Compares whether the concepts and techniques in the field of Media and Communication are up-to-date and analyze whether these concepts and techniques are applicable.				3
2	Summarizes the literature in his/her field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Produces methods and solutions for other representatives of Media and Communication field.				3
2	Organizes group studies in his/her field.				3
3	Explains thoughts in interpersonal discussions about the field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Produces new information and techniques about his/her field.				3
2	Predicts the future developments and problems in his/her field.				3
3	Examines the results of studies related with Media and Communication field.				3

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	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	1	10	10
Reading	1	10	10
Assignment (Homework)	1	15	15
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	1	10	10
Implementation/Application/Practice	1	10	10
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	1	10	10
Social Activity	1	10	10
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	1	10	10
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	15	15
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	1	1	1
TOTAL	41	0	183