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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 : 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

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

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
5
2
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
By graduating from this department student relates between concepts, topics and techniques in the field of media and communication.
5
2
Discusses the solutions of problems related to the field.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Applies the techniques and solutions in the field of New Media and Communication to the problems encountered in the media sector.
4
2
Changes the existing solutions for academic and sectoral problems in the field of New Media and Communication in accordance with current needs.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Applies independent working methods related with New Media and Communication field.
4
2
Manages teamworks related with his / her field.
4
3
Relates between different interdisciplinary methods and the ones in his/her field.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
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.
4
2
Summarizes the literature in his/her field.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Produces methods and solutions for other representatives of New Media and Communication field.
4
2
Organizes group studies in his/her field.
4
3
Explains thoughts in interpersonal discussions about the field.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Produces new information and techniques about his/her field.
4
2
Predicts the future developments and problems in his/her field.
4
3
Examines the results of studies related with New Media and Communication field.
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 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