Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
MIY332 |
MEDIA CULTURE AND ETHICS CRITICISM |
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 analyze social and cultural effects of technology and convey the social responsibility and ethical values that are needed today. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include the examination of the concept of ethics and problematic, journalism, public relations and advertising with the special emphasis on how social media networks change daily life, how the viewers will be transformed into producers through concepts such as "collective mind", or "participatory culture ” within the framework of communication fields. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Describe the reflections of the basic concepts of culture in digital media. |
Depict the direction in which cultural interactions can develop in the digital media by keeping up the developments by new media. |
Exemplify the ethical responsibility behaviour in the field of communication. |
Organize campaigns suitable for ethical awareness in media organizations. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
Reading |
Introduction to Digital Cultures |
Presentation and Lecture |
2 |
Reading |
Participating media culture. |
Presentation and Lecture |
3 |
Reading |
Identity in Digital Cultures |
Presentation and Lecture |
4 |
Reading |
Digital communities |
Presentation and Lecture |
5 |
Reading |
Etiquette on internet |
Presentation and Lecture |
6 |
Reading |
Creative production on internet |
Presentation and Lecture |
7 |
Reading |
Game culture |
Presentation and Lecture |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading |
Monopolisation, intensity and ownership structure in the current media |
Presentation and Lecture |
10 |
Reading |
Ethic concept. |
Presentation and Lecture |
11 |
Reading |
Communication ethic concept |
Presentation and Lecture |
12 |
Reading |
Ethical problems in journalism and ethical codes |
Presentation and Lecture |
13 |
Reading |
Ethical problems in public relations |
Presentation and Lecture |
14 |
Reading |
Ethical discussions in the crisis periods in public relations and case studies |
Presentation and Lecture |
15 |
Reading |
Ethical problems and regulations in advertising. Ethical issues in advertising and regulations. |
Presentation and Lecture |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Bek, M. G. ve Binark, M. (2007) Elestirel Medya Okuryazarligi Kuramsal Yaklasimlar ve Uygulamalar. Istanbul: Kalkedon Publications. |
Uzun, R. (2009). Iletisim Etigi Sorunlar ve Sorumluluklar. Dipnot Publications. Ankara. |
Duran, R. , İrvan, S. ve Ilkez, F.; (2009) Medya, Etik ve Hukuk. IPS Iletisim Vakfi Publications. Istanbul. |
Bülbül, A. R. (2001). Iletisim ve Etik. Nobel Publications. Ankara. |
Campbell, R. , Martin, C. R., et al. (2017). Loose-Leaf Version for Media & Culture: An Introduction to Mass Communication. (USA) |
Johannesen, R. L. , Valde, K. S. et al. (2007). Ethics in Human Communication. (USA). |
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 |
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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
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0 |
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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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.
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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.
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0 |
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Explain the planning and implementation process in banking and insurance transactions.
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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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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.
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0 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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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 |
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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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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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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.
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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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3 |
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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 |
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 |
|
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5 |
|
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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