Departments Supervised by the Rectorate · İZÜ Seçmeli Dersler · Undergraduate
ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 2+0+0 IZU Common Elective
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Recep ÇÖKERDENOĞLU
Instructors: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Recep ÇÖKERDENOĞLU
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to provide a basic understanding of media and communication that affect every aspect of our lives.
Course Content
In this course; definition of media and communication, history, theories, tools, political, social, cultural and psychological aspects, and current issues in this area will be introduced. These issues will be given to current examples from the world and Turkey.
Course Learning Outcomes
- To have a basic knowledge about media and communication
- To have a sound understanding of the history, tools, processes, actors, political and cultural framework of media and communication
- To gain the ability to analyze the background of the media messages that have imposed and to correspond with the invisible effects of communication
- Be sensitive to information pollution and illusions caused by media
Core Area Distribution
(32) Journalism and Information%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussion
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course | Introduction to the course |
| 2 | What is communication? | What is communication? |
| 3 | Communication types and models | Communication types and models |
| 4 | What is the media? | What is the media? |
| 5 | Communication and media history | Communication and media history |
| 6 | Communication and media theories | Communication and media theories |
| 7 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Media and public opinion | Media and public opinion |
| 10 | Media and politics | Media and politics |
| 11 | The political economy of the media | The political economy of the media |
| 12 | News making process | News making process |
| 13 | Global media: CNN and Al Jazeera influences | Global media: CNN and Al Jazeera influences |
| 14 | Propaganda, manipulation and deceit | Propaganda, manipulation and deceit |
| 15 | Scandals and leaks | Scandals and leaks |
| 16 | Final exam | Final exam |