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| Unit | FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION |
| JOURNALISM PR. | |
| Code | GZS410 |
| Name | POLITICAL COMMUNICATION |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. İLKER ÖZDEMİR |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. İLKER ÖZDEMİR
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To introduce different aspects ofcommunication andmulti-dimensional relationship between politicsand communication, to explain and to discussthe historicity ofcommunicationmethods. To be able to synthesize the information in the field of politics and communication and to educate professionals who are in the field of theory and practice about political communication.
Course Content
Explaining and discussing the concept of politicalcommunication, the conceptsrelated politicalcommunication, developmental stages of politicalcommunication within its historical background and forms of political communication. In addition to that, forms of political discourse, political psychology, politics-media relations, media democracy and political campaigns will be examined.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognizes the basic concepts related the field, political communication patterns, and also political communications models. |
| LO02 | From an interdisciplinary perspective recognizes and synthesizes the connections between the concepts of politics and communication. |
| LO03 | Defines the role of communication in the modern political environment. |
| LO04 | Produces thoughts and knowledge for understanding and solving the individual, local, national and international political communication problems. |
| LO05 | Develops a sense of responsibility towards the society, as individuals, develops projects for the benefit of the community and develops and uses organization, leadership and entrepreneurial skills. |
| LO06 | Using methods and strategies for developing creative thinking in political communication field, and expresses his/her ideas bythe ways of written, oral, visual and so on. |
| LO07 | Uses theoretical knowledge to explain the effects of political campaigns and advertisements on the image of voters and political leaders. |
| LO08 | Recognizes ethical principles in political communication and strives to comply with ethical principles in all practicesin daily life. |
| LO09 | Follows the local, national and international events and critically comments these events from the point of political communication. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction the course | Reading | |
| 2 | Definition of political communication and basic terms of political communication | Reading | |
| 3 | Political Communication within its historical development process | Reading | |
| 4 | Different approaches to political communication | Reading and Discussion | |
| 5 | Political Communication and media | Reading and Discussion | |
| 6 | Public sphere and public opinion researches | Reading and Discussion | |
| 7 | Political Psychology and Political Communication. | Reading and Discussion | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading | |
| 9 | Professionalization of politics and political experts | Reading, Presentation and Discussion | |
| 10 | Political campaigns I | Reading, Presentation and Discussion | |
| 11 | Political campaigns II | Reading, Presentation and Discussion | |
| 12 | Media democracy | Reading, Presentation and Discussion | |
| 13 | New social movements and political communication | Reading, Presentation and Discussion | |
| 14 | A discussion about ethics of political communication in Turkey | Reading, Presentation and Discussion | |
| 15 | Owerall Evaluation | Reading and Discussion | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Owerall Files | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Owerall Files |
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 |