INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HRY430	INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION LAW	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Elective
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:	The aim of the course; is to make students familiar with the basic concepts of communication
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course; basic law concept, mass communication law, freedom of expression, press regime, radio-television regime, cinema regime, internet regime.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identify basic legal concepts.
Determines the importance of the concept of law in terms of communication.
Debate legal information about communication.
Give examples about press regime, radio-television regime and cinema regimes.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Explanation of the course content	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
2	Related section of the textbook and presentation	Explanation of Basic Law	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
3	Related section of the textbook and presentation	The Role of Law in Ensuring Social Order	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
4	Related section of the textbook and presentation	Mass Communication Law	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
5	Related section of the textbook and presentation	Freedom of Expression and its Limits	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
6	Related section of the textbook and presentation	General information on mass communication	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
7	Related section of the textbook and presentation	General information on mass communication	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
8	Related section of the textbook and presentation	General Review	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
9	Related section of the textbook and presentation	Press Regime	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Related section of the textbook and presentation	Press Regime	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
12	Related section of the textbook and presentation	Radio-Television Regime	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
13	Related section of the textbook and presentation	Cinema Regime	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
14	Related section of the textbook and presentation	Internet Regime	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
15	Related section of the textbook and presentation	General Review	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Avşar, Z. Ve Demir, V. (2005). Medyada Denetim, Ankara: Piramit Publishing
Carter, T.,B. And vd. (2014). Mass Communication Law, West Academic Publishing
Çolak, N. İ. (2013). Kitle İletisim Hukuku, Istanbul: On İki Levha Publishing

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of aeronautical standards and rules. (Bloom 1)	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize teamwork during the collection, interpretation, announcement and application of data related to the field. (Bloom 6)	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Perform theoretical and practical knowledge related to his/her field in business life using analytical methods and modeling techniques. (Bloom 4)	0
2	Choose updated documents, modern techniques and tools required for maintenance applications. (Bloom 2)	0
3	Use maintenance manuals and other sources of information in business life to obtain information about the field	0
4	Determine the actualities of all technical and administrative documents related with the field. (Bloom 1)	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use computer software, information and communication technologies at the level required by the field	0
2	Interpret the sketches, scheme, graphics that describe the subject. (Bloom 2)	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop solutions for problems faced during application. (Bloom 6)	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determine the learning requirements related with his/her field. (Bloom 3)		1
2	Use the lifelong learning principles in occupational development. (Bloom 3)		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the technical drawing knowledge effectively in business life. (Bloom 3)	0
2	By informing the relevant persons and institutions about the related field; state his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions in the field.	0
3	Debate his/her ideas and solution suggestions with experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. (Bloom 2)	0
4	Participate in training related to the field at international level. (Bloom 3)	0
5	Organize activities for the professional development of employees under his/her responsibility. (Bloom 6).	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the knowledge and skills obtained during undergraduate education in work life. (Bloom 3)		1
2	Solve the problems encountered in his/her field. (Bloom 3)	0
3	Apply the necessary culture of behavior in the areas of quality management and processes and environmental protection and occupational safety (Bloom 3)	0
4	Locate the awareness of safety factor to himself and to the team. (Bloom 1	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	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