TV CRITICISM AND ANALYSIS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
THY217	TV CRITICISM AND ANALYSIS	3	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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HANDE ULUSOY
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. İPEK GÜRKAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with the basic knowledge and skills to enable reading fictional and factual texts of television within the framework of the concepts of critical theories, ideological analysis and cultural studies.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include topics such as transformation process of media content and structural transformation of media in the World and in Turkey, the distinctive character of television as a mass medium in critical perspective, how the relation between television and society is conceptualized, how the industrial and technological development of television has structured television programming historically, narrative structure, narrative strategies and basic generic categories of television, changing meaning of television in Turkey with the beginning of commercial broadcasting, popular television content, how new communication technologies becoming widespread has transformed the television programming and viewing experience, importance of television criticism and media literacy in general.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Interpret the relation between globalization and culture.
Evaluate how industrial and technological development of television is structured historically.
Differentiate the changing meaning of television with the commercial broadcasting becoming widespread.
Interpret the effects of the information transmitted on television to society within scope of violence, sexuality, sexism by taking into consideration the television viewing habits and monitoring measurements.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Introduction to the goal and content of the course.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading	What is criticism? Nature of criticism Transformation of critical thinking practice	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Usage of mass media as advertisement and propaganda tools in the first half of the 20th century. Frankfurt School critical thinking	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Preparing Homework	Diffusion of TV in the second half of the 20th century around the world. Mass society theories and using them in media surveys	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
5	Reading	Television and representation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Preparing Homework	Television and narration structure	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
7	Preparing Homework	Television types. Features of TV as an industry. Commoditized TV programs	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	General Revision	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading	A psychoanalytic approach to TV programs.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	A feminist criticism to TV programs.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading	Idealized lives in advertisements and serials, creating TV characters, Fame and Star System	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
13	Preparing Homework	Reality Myth in TV	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
14	Preparing Homework	Cultural relations in TV, TV criticism and its relations with media literacy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
15	Reading	General Revision	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Dursun, C. (2005), TV Haberlerinde Ideoloji, Imge Bookstore, Ankara
Ellis, J. (1999). Televizyonun Anlatısı. trns. Ayse Inal. Yillik 1997-1998, Ankara Universitesi Iletisim Fakultesi.
Mutman, M. Televizyonu Nasıl Sorgulamali, Toplum ve Bilim, Volume 67
Inal, A. (2001).Televizyon, Tur ve Temsil. Yillik 1999, Ankara: Ankara Universitesi Iletisim Fakultesi.
O'Donnell, V. J. (2007) Television Criticism, Sage Publications, Inc

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	Interpret basic concepts, fields of study, theories and approaches in media.						5
2	Describe current information in the field by relating them with communication theories.					4
3	Explain basic concepts regarding communication sciences.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events, political, cultural and economic developments by using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field within a critical context.						5
2	Associate knowledge and facts in the field with Law, Sociology, Advertisement, Cinema and Economy.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identify new strategy and methods for the technical infrastructure and content of the types of television news and programs.				3
2	Assemble theoretical knowledge gained in the field to the technology in present day.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create creative contents in the field.	0
2	Interpret theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create TV Programs for several audiences by sharing the knowledge and experiences on it.	0
2	Perform as a leader or a team member in teamwork from the news production to presentation stage by fulfilling assigned tasks.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identify basic knowledge regarding the production stages of media and technical infrastructure and creative approaches.	0
2	Research for developments, changes and innovations in the field by taking the lifelong learning as a principle.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create new ideas and new products in collaboration with the stakeholders in the field of programming and journalism.	0
2	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with the awareness of social responsibility following the national and international cases.	0
3	Explain written, verbal and visual studies in the field by following the agenda.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply knowledge and skills gained in the field by taking legal, social and ethical responsibilities into consideration.	0
2	Show skills as in using camera, editorial process control, team leadership and producing creative content that are features of a professional.	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	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
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	42	0	158