Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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MIY331 | MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION LAW | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
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 : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assoc.Prof. HAKAN ÖZCAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | The aim of the course is to provide conceptual and theoretical information about mass communication tools, regulation of freedom of mass communication in various political regimes. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Course contents of course is about the media and legal circles, the media and the public order, media and social responsibility, freedom of the press and its problems, international law and the media, international law and press freedom, legal regulations related to the press in Turkey, employees and the rights of employers, the press in Turkey freedom problem. |
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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Explains the basic concepts and terms of communication law. |
Interpret the concept of press freedom in the historical context by using the basic concepts and terms of law. |
Discuss the elements of freedom of press and its legitimate limits. |
Discuss the effectiveness of new legal regulations brought about by developments in communication technologies. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Definition of communication law. | Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students. |
2 | Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking. | Freedom of expression and scope. | Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students. |
3 | Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking. | The problem of limiting freedom of expression | Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students. |
4 | Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking. | International law and press freedom | Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students. |
5 | Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking. | Concepts of international law and media | Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students. |
6 | Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking. | regulations relating to the press in Turkey | Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students. |
7 | Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking. | The problem of freedom of the press in Turkey | Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students. |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking. | Autocontrol in the media. | Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students. |
10 | Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking. | History of press regime, importance, problems | Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students. |
11 | Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking. | Radio-television regime, historical background, importance, problems | Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students. |
12 | Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking. | Cinema and video regime, historical background, importance, problems | Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students. |
13 | Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking. | Internet regime, historical history, importance, problems | Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students. |
14 | Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking. | Media and legal environment. | Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students. |
15 | Reading books, preparing presentations, creating debating content, social media tracking. | Concepts of media and public order. | Presentation and expression. Prepairing and presenting powerpoint presentations and having debates about the lesson topic by all students. |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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İçel, K. ve Ünver, Y. (2009). Kitle Haberleşme Hukuku. Beta Publications. |
Çolak, N. i. (2013). İletişim Hukuku. Seçkin Publications. |
Zelezny, J. D. (2010). Communications Law: Liberties, Restraints, and the Modern Media. Wadsworth Cengage Learning. (USA). |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
Level of Contribution | |||||
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define basic concepts related with banking, insurance and finance.
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Relates the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field to economics, business, law, statistics, accounting and marketing
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate banking and insurance applications to financial theories, mathematical and statistical methods.
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Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Explain the planning and implementation process in banking and insurance transactions.
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Provide solutions for the problems encountered in banking and insurance transactions.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of banking and insurance transactions.
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By analyzing economic data accurately, manage savings and portfolio investments to minimize financial risks.
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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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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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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Gain the basic knowledge necessary for the planning process of banking and insurance activities and human resources performance management.
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Use the computer programs related with field in banking and insurance transactions.
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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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Cooperate to bring innovative ideas to the stakeholders in the sector using banking insurance-related databases, information and communication technologies.
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Research on scientific, sectoral developments and innovations related to the field with lifelong learning as a principle.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Analyze financial data related to his / her field.
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Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his legal, social and ethical responsibilities.
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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 | 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 | 4 | 28 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 5 | 6 | 30 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 41 | 0 | 128 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |