Faculty of Education · English Language Teaching · Undergraduate
ECTS: 4 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Field Education Elective
Coordinator: Doç. Dr. Hidayet SARANDİ
Course Objective
This course examines the dynamic relationship between the English language and the mass media, with a particular focus on cinema. We will explore how language shapes and is shaped by various media forms, analyzing its role in storytelling, persuasion, representation, and cultural exchange. Through close readings of films, scripts, news articles, advertisements, and other media texts, students will develop critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills while expanding their understanding of how language functions in our media-saturated world.
Course Content
Course Objectives:
- Develop strong written communication skills for various media platforms, including news articles, press releases, blog posts, and social media content.
- Enhance verbal communication skills through effective public speaking, interviewing techniques, and on-camera presence.
- Foster critical thinking and analytical skills for the evaluation of media messages and content.
- Understand the role of language and communication in shaping public opinion, perception, and media ethics.
- Gain proficiency in media-related vocabulary and terminology.
- Learn to adapt language and communication style to different media formats and target audiences.
- Explore the impact of digital media on language use and communication in the context of Mass Communication.
- Develop collaborative and teamwork skills for effective communication in a media environment.
- Cultivate professional writing and editing skills applicable to Mass Communication industries.
Core Area Distribution
(14) Teacher Training and Education Science%40 (22) Humanities%60
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionGroup StudyCase Study
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkPerformance Assignment ( Lab / Workshop / Field Work / Seminar / Presentation / Completion Study / ThesisProject / DesignTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Practice | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction (Understanding of mass media) | Not needed |
| 2 | The use and importance of mass media in foreign language teaching classes | Defleur p.1-10 |
| 3 | Presentation of printed media tools and types (Newspaper, magazine etc.) | Defleur 23-30 |
| 4 | Headlines (Types and language features) | Defleur 40-50 |
| 5 | headlines (Language and usage characteristics) | defluer 55-60 |
| 6 | articles | articles assigned |
| 7 | midterm | chpater covered so far |
| 8 | editoral letters | Defleur 82-90 |
| 9 | language of ads | Boyd 45-53 |
| 10 | Introduction of electronic media tools | boyd 37-41 |
| 11 | Structure and usage characteristics of language used in technological mass media (internet, blog, facebook, twitter etc.) | Boyd 77-88 |
| 12 | Structure and usage characteristics of language used in technological mass media (internet, blog, facebook, twitter etc.(2) | Boyd 88-92 |
| 13 | students presentations | not needed |
| 14 | students presentation 2 | not needed |
| 15 | final | cover the units |