Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION |
| JOURNALISM PR. | |
| Code | GZT201 |
| Name | Mass Media Theories |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. ÇİĞDEM YASEMİN ÖZKAN BERKSUN |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. SEVDA ÜNAL
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
It is aimed to to introduce students to the basic theories that shape the field of communication and media studies, to understand these theories in the context of historical and social frameworks
Course Content
The approaches, theories and models developed in the field of communication and media studies are discussed in relation to the social theory.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Define concepts related to communication and media studies |
| LO02 | Explains concept of mass society and mass culture approach |
| LO03 | Learn about researches on mass media. |
| LO04 | Discuss basic theoretical approaches in the field of mass communication |
| LO05 | Evaluates the media in terms of modernization theory. |
| LO06 | Explain explains cultural imperialism and media imperialism theses |
| LO07 | Distinguish the basic features and representatives of the propaganda model. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, course presentation | İntroduction of materials | |
| 2 | What is theory, Mutuality of Research and Theory, Functions of theories, Why do we study theory | Reading course materials, discussion | |
| 3 | Historical development of theory | Reading course materials, discussion | |
| 4 | Normative theories | Reading course materials, discussion | |
| 5 | Source theories | Reading course materials, discussion | |
| 6 | Source theories | Reading course materials, discussion | |
| 7 | Message theories | Reading course materials, discussion | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading course materials | |
| 9 | Message theories | Reading course materials, discussion | |
| 10 | Audience theories | Reading course materials, discussion | |
| 11 | Audience theories | Reading course materials, discussion | |
| 12 | Development of communication theories | Reading course materials, discussion | |
| 13 | Media and gender theories | Reading course materials, discussion | |
| 14 | İnternational communication theories | Reading course materials, discussion | |
| 15 | Medium theories | Reading course materials, discussion | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading course materials | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading course materials |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||