| TYPE OF COURSE UNIT | Elective Course |
| LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT | Bachelor's Degree |
| YEAR OF STUDY | - |
| SEMESTER | - |
| NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED | 5 |
| NAME OF LECTURER(S) | Assistant Professor Deniz Tansel İlic
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| LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT |
At the end of this course, the students;
1) Will acquire ability of analytical thinking and critical reading on media texts and have an openness to critical thought in assembling theoretical framework of media texts.
2) Will evaluate his/her knowledge and skills with a critical approach.
3) Will learn national, international, societal and intercultural dimensions of communication.
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| MODE OF DELIVERY | Face to face |
| PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE | No |
| RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT | None |
| COURSE DEFINITION | This course is an examination of the effect and impact of mass media on contemporary life and society. The course covers both the historical evolution of media as well as contemporary developments and issues. |
| COURSE CONTENTS | | WEEK | TOPICS |
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| 1st Week | Understanding and Evaluating Mass Communication Theory | | 2nd Week | Four Eras of Mass Communication Theory | | 3rd Week | The Rise of Media Industries and Mass Society Theory | | 4th Week | The Rise of Media Theory in the Age of Propaganda | | 5th Week | Normative Theories of Mass Communication | | 6th Week | The Rise Limited Effects Theory | | 7th Week | Critical and Cultural Theories of Mass Communication | | 8th Week | Midterm | | 9th Week | Media and Society: The Role of Media in the Social World | | 10th Week | Media and Culture Theories: Meaning-Making in the Social World | | 11th Week | Presentations | | 12th Week | Presentations | | 13th Week | Presentations | | 14th Week | Term Evaluations |
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| RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING | Stanley J. Baran and Dennis K. Davis, Mass Communication Theory, Wadsworth: United Kingdom, 2010. |
| PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS | Lecture,Discussion |
| ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA | | | Quantity | Percentage(%) |
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| Mid-term | 1 | 30 | | Presentation of Case Study | 1 | 30 | | Other | 1 | 40 | | Total(%) | | 100 | | Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) | | 100 | | Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) | | 0 | | Total(%) | | 100 |
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| ECTS WORKLOAD |
| Activities |
Number |
Hours |
Workload |
| Midterm exam | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Preparation for Quiz | | | | | Individual or group work | | | | | Preparation for Final exam | 1 | 40 | 40 | | Course hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | | Preparation for Midterm exam | 1 | 40 | 40 | | Laboratory (including preparation) | | | | | Final exam | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Homework | 2 | 15 | 30 | | Total Workload | | | 156 |
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| Total Workload / 30 | | | 5,2 |
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| ECTS Credits of the Course | | | 5 |
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| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION | English |
| WORK PLACEMENT(S) | No |
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