TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Master's Degree With Thesis
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	10
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Know the difference between ethics and morality, can make conceptual distinctions and definitions, 2) Know the main theories and debates in the field of media ethics, 3) Know the place and importance of the concept of media ethics in traditional and digital media, 4) Identify the ethical problems observed in traditional and digital media and discuss the causes and consequences.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	-
COURSE DEFINITION	Ethics, as a practice of thinking that seeks and turns to the truth, is very important for the media as it is in all areas of life. Because the media has completely reinforced its position as the fourth power for societies with digitalization. The media, which informs and directs societies, also acquires the quality of governing societies today. For this reason, it is more important to pay attention to ethical principles in the media than in the past. In the context of the course, topics such as the difference between ethics and morality, ethical theories, ethical thinking, journalistic ethics, television ethics, advertising and marketing ethics, and public relations ethics will be discussed.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Meeting and general information about course content/operation 2nd Week What is Ethics? Usage areas. Origin and Content of the Concept of Ethics. Ethics and Morality Relationship 3rd Week Basic Ethical Theories and Approaches 4th Week Media Ethics and Basic Concepts and Theories 5th Week The Importance of Ethical Thinking and Behavior in the Media 6th Week Ethical Violations in Traditional Media: Examples and Discussion 7th Week Ethical Violations in Digital Media: Examples and Discussion 8th Week Journalistic Ethics: Case Studies 9th Week Television Ethics: Case Studies 10th Week Advertising and Marketing Ethics: Case Studies 11th Week Public Relations Ethics: Case Studies 12th Week Photography Ethics: Case Studies 13th Week Cinema and Ethics: Case Studies 14th Week Post-Truth Concept and Media Ethics, General Evaluation and Discussion
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Textbooks: -İfade, Medya ve Etik, Raphael Cohen Almagor, Phoneix Yayınları. -Ayın Karanlık Yüzü: Yeni Medya ve Etik, Kalkedon Yayınları. Mandatory Reading List: -Medya ve Modernite, John Thompson, Kırmızı Yayınları. -Medya ve Demokrasi, John Keane, Ayrıntı Yayınları. Recommended Resources: -MedyaEtik, Ferlal Örs, Sentez Yayıncılık.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Practice,Project,Report Preparation,Presentation,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Assignment 4 40 Project 1 50 Attendance 1 10 Total(%) 100 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0 Total(%) 100
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No