GZT102 Communication History

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION
JOURNALISM PR.
Code GZT102
Name Communication History
Term 2020-2021 Academic Year
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Uzaktan Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜLNUR KAPLAN ESEN
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜLNUR KAPLAN ESEN (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

It is aimed to analyze all technological, social and political aspects of communication history. Within this context, all the technological innovations from the processes of preparing written civilization to the contemporary communication age are examined.

Course Content

The course covers all phases of the communication history from the day of mankind to the present day. Technological revolutions such as writing, printing, press, telephone, telegraph, radio, television and internet are explained in the context of their period from Palaeolithic period until today.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understands and interprets the relation between communication and history
LO02 Examines oral and written culture and theoritical approaches related to the history of communication.
LO03 Examines the development of the construction of communication instruments and the press, and relates the historical developments with the social structure.
LO04 Compares the development of the structure of the press and broadcasting movements in Turkey and in the world .
LO05 Discusses the development of the press and broadcasting, cinema, radio and television in a global perspective.
LO06 Discusses the cultural and political importance of the developments.
LO07 Analyzes the effects of economic and technological movements on press and society structure.
LO08 Evaluates the communication history as a whole and learns that each innovation give a start to another.
LO09 Comprehends the current conditions and the importance of the information and communication technologies and guides his/her professional life accordingly.
LO10 Conducts a study in the field of history of communication and shares it by oral and written presentations.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 General information about the course Reading of literature
2 The first age of communication and symbols Reading of literature
3 Communication in the paleolithic periods Reading of literature
4 Communication in the oral culture period Reading of literature
5 Causes of written civilization Reading of literature
6 The invention of writing and first civilizations using writing Reading of literature
7 The entry of book and libraries into our lives Reading of literature
8 Mid-Term Exam Taught course subjects
9 Printing press and the results of the printing revolution Reading of literature
10 The birth of the press in the world and Turkey Reading of literature
11 The invention of the telegraph and telephone in the world and Turkey Reading of literature
12 Historical development of cinema Reading of literature
13 The invention of television and changes in society Reading of literature
14 The establishment of TRT and the beginning of private television broadcasting Reading of literature
15 Today's communication world and social media Reading of literature
16 Term Exams Taught course subjects
17 Term Exams Taught course subjects


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 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 09.05.2025 05:07