MEDIA AND MASS COMMUNICATION THEORIES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MIY329	MEDIA AND MASS COMMUNICATION THEORIES	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 this course is to teach the mass communication process, basic functions, tools and theories of mass communication and to teach the effects of mass communication on society.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course includes an overview of the phenomenon and theories of mass communication. Dominant approaches and critical approaches in mass communication are examined, information is given about the development, effects and control of mass media.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Clasiffy the basic communication theories.
Evaluate the relations between the mass media and society based on different mass communication theories.
Discuss mass communication activities in producer and consumer culture.
Compare the approaches of different models for communication.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Course content and method; course entry.	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.	Defining the field of communication and communication; From face to face communication to mass communication.	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.	Mass, mass communication concepts, basic elements and functions of mass communication.	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.	General evaluation of mass communication theories. Normative theories of mass communication.	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.	Dominant approaches in mass communication: Basic theories developed by mainstream approaches.	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.	Critical approaches in mass communication: Approaches that consider communication tools as cultural and ideological devices	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.	Historical development of mass media (I): Press	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.	Historical development of mass media (II): Cinema	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.	Historical development of mass media (III): Radio, Television, Internet.	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.	Characteristics of mass media: Institutionalization, Monopolization, Alienation.	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.	Mass communication process in producer cultures-Mass communication process in consumer cultures.	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.	Arrangement of the field of mass communication: methods of regulation and control of the field of communication; formal and informal methods.	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.	New communication technologies; New Media.	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.	Globalization and communication: The ideological dimension of globalization.	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
Yaylagül, L. (2008). Kitle İletişim Kuramları / Egemen ve Eleştirel Yaklaşımlar. Dipnot Publications.
Mutlu, E. (2005). Kitle İletişim Kuramları. Ütopya Publications.
Hanson, R. E. (2017). Mass Communication: Living in a Media World. Sage Publications. (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	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)	0
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	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