POPULAR CULTURE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HRY320	POPULAR CULTURE	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; to give an overview of the concept of popular culture in both institutional and practical context.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course; popular culture and its historical process, cultural changes, popular culture and consumption, culture industry, media and culture relations.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the meaning of popular culture.
Summarize the historical process of popular culture.
Debate the concepts of culture and consumption.
Determine the emergence of the concept of cultural industry

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Presentation of the course, information about the resources used in the course	Question,Answer
2	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Popular Culture Concept	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
3	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Popular Culture and Historical Process	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
4	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Culture and Social Transformation	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
5	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Cultural Changes	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
6	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Popular Culture and Consumption	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
7	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	The Concept of Culture Industry	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
8	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	The Concept of Culture Industry	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
9	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Media and Popular Culture Relationship	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Media and Popular Culture Relationship	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
12	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Leisure Time Activity	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
13	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Popular Culture and Television Relationship	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
14	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Popular Culture in Turkey	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
15	Related Part of the Textbook + Presentation	Popular Culture in Turkey	Lecture, Question & Answer, Discussion Method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Aydogan, F. (2003). Medya ve Popüler Kültür, Istanbul: Mediacat Publications
Binark, M. and Kilicbay, B. (2005). Internet, Toplum ve Kültür. Ankara: Epos
Storey, J.(2013). Cultural Theory and Popular Culture, Routledge

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	Explain the basic concepts of Social Service, working fields and application frameworks.		1
2	Uses up-to-date information on Social Service field by associating it with the theory and application information of Social Service.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish the link between the application frameworks of Social Service.				3
2	Evaluate the developments in the field of migration, globalization and human rights in the new world by using the theoretical knowledge in the field.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the research methods related to the field of Social Service, concludes scientific conclusions about social problems.			2
2	Examine the spatial legislation of Social Service and develop new strategies for implementation.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve the problems specific to the field of Social Service according to scientific data.		1
2	Conduct trainings for individual, family and society by using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Social Service.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop his / her competence in this area by taking the leadership role in working with individuals, groups and society and taking responsibility as a team member.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describes a life worthy of dignity of the person who is the subject of social service science.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Configures the communication between institutions in order to solve the problems.			2
2	Uses the educational role in the social service area.					4
3	Produces projects that will increase the consciousness level of the society.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with other professionals in the work team through an interdisciplinary approach at the stage of Social Service intervention		1
2	Acts as a social worker in accordance with the laws, regulations and professional ethics rules.	0
3	Organize their work in accordance with their rights and responsibilities as an individual.					4

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