Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
THY333 |
NEWS SOCIOLOGY AND REPRESENTATION |
5 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
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 : |
Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assoc.Prof. HAKAN ÖZCAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to analyze the news media within the social context by introducing the works on news production, news texts and the reception of news. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include topic such as news production, works on news texts and news broadcasting organs. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Analyze the connection between politics, economy and news. |
Evaluate politic and ideologic connection between news production process and news text. |
Recognize the structure and operation of news production process according to different communication tools. |
Examine the concept of freedom of press in historical dimension. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
- |
Introduction to the content and methods, Introduction to the Course |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
2 |
Reading |
Discussing news practices in the present day |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
3 |
Reading |
Discuss and question the freedom of the press within a historical context |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
4 |
Reading |
Evaluating the relation between politics and news media |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work |
5 |
Reading |
Liberal Press Theories |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
6 |
Reading |
Press in Authoritarian and Totalizer Regime |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work |
7 |
Reading |
Social Responsibility Concept |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading |
Concepts in News Sociology |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
10 |
Reading |
Building realism in News |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
11 |
Reading |
Works in News Production |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
12 |
Reading |
News and representation problem |
- |
13 |
Reading |
Creating dominant discourses in news texts |
- |
14 |
Reading |
Surveys on reading news and interpretation |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work |
15 |
Reading |
General Revision |
- |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Maigret, É. (2014). Medya ve Iletisim Sosyolojisi, Istanbul: Iletisim Publications. |
Cengiz, A. (2014). Iletisim Sosyolojisi Kuramsal Temeller, Istanbul: Derin Publications |
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 |
Define basic concepts related with banking, insurance and finance.
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0 |
|
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2 |
Relates the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field to economics, business, law, statistics, accounting and marketing
|
0 |
|
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Relate banking and insurance applications to financial theories, mathematical and statistical methods.
|
0 |
|
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|
2 |
Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
|
|
1 |
|
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Explain the planning and implementation process in banking and insurance transactions.
|
0 |
|
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2 |
Provide solutions for the problems encountered in banking and insurance transactions.
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0 |
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|
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SKILLS |
Practical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Use theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of banking and insurance transactions.
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0 |
|
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|
2 |
By analyzing economic data accurately, manage savings and portfolio investments to minimize financial risks.
|
0 |
|
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|
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
He/She works as a leader or a team member in a teamwork from the planning of the banking transactions to the implementation and performs the task assigned to them within the team.
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0 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Gain the basic knowledge necessary for the planning process of banking and insurance activities and human resources performance management.
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0 |
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|
|
2 |
Use the computer programs related with field in banking and insurance transactions.
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0 |
|
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|
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Cooperate to bring innovative ideas to the stakeholders in the sector using banking insurance-related databases, information and communication technologies.
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0 |
|
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|
2 |
Research on scientific, sectoral developments and innovations related to the field with lifelong learning as a principle.
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|
2 |
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|
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Analyze financial data related to his / her field.
|
0 |
|
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|
|
2 |
Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his legal, social and ethical responsibilities.
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|
2 |
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|
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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 |
3 |
39 |
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 |
2 |
10 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
41 |
0 |
128 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
128 |
|
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5 |
|
|
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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