Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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MIY113 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION SCIENCE | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | Assoc.Prof. ŞEBNEM GÜRSOY ULUSOY |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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2 |
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5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 |
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5 |
SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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By graduating from this department student relates between concepts, topics and techniques in the field of media and communication.
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2 |
Discusses the solutions of problems related to the field.
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4 |
SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Applies the techniques and solutions in the field of New Media and Communication to the problems encountered in the media sector.
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Changes the existing solutions for academic and sectoral problems in the field of New Media and Communication in accordance with current needs.
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4 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Applies independent working methods related with New Media and Communication field.
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4 | |||||
2 |
Manages teamworks related with his / her field.
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4 | |||||
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Relates between different interdisciplinary methods and the ones in his/her field.
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4 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Compares whether the concepts and techniques in the field of New Media and Communication are up-to-date and analyze whether these concepts and techniques are applicable.
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Summarizes the literature in his/her field.
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Produces methods and solutions for other representatives of New Media and Communication field.
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Organizes group studies in his/her field.
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Explains thoughts in interpersonal discussions about the field.
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4 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Produces new information and techniques about his/her field.
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Predicts the future developments and problems in his/her field.
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Examines the results of studies related with New Media and Communication field.
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4 |
WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 183 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 7,2 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 7,0 |