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	Assoc.Prof. ŞEBNEM GÜRSOY ULUSOY
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	Explains communication theories, mass media and the history of communication						5
2	Defines the concepts related to communication, new media and journalism.						5
3	It compares traditional journalism with digital journalism.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It relates the concept of democracy with the fields of journalism and new media.				3
2	Interprets new concepts in the media on a national and international scale within the framework of journalistic activity.				3
3	Interprets the historical development process of the media.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He uses the theoretical knowledge he has acquired in the field of communication in the field of journalism.					4
2	Analyzes the side meanings and subtexts of media contents.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepares creative content in a new media environment.				3
2	Creates news content; publishes it in print, visual and digital media.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It produces content in traditional media and new media and prepares it for publication.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It follows scientific and sectoral developments on issues related to new media and journalism, interprets changes and innovations by associating them with its field.				3
2	Analyzes the direct relationship of the discipline of journalism with democracy.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It provides cooperation with stakeholders in the sector by using databases related to new media and journalism, information and communication technologies.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It combines new media technologies with the practice of journalism.				3
2	Performs data analysis and design.				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