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| Unit | FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION |
| JOURNALISM PR. | |
| Code | GZT212 |
| Name | Communication Law and Opinion Rights |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | TARIK POLAT İŞOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. ARİFE ÖZGE YENİCE CEYLAN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
In this course the code of laws that regulate mass communication and the legal problems of the organizations will be discussed by transferring ideas about how conflicts between press crimes and press freedom should be perceived in terms of public benefit. In addition to this the mass communication law practices in other countries is considered in the course and the knowledge about Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the knowledge about the individuals constitutional rights and the legal freedom and limitations of obtaining and giving information in terms of international agreements is transferred to students . The aim of this course is to provide students who will work in communication sector the necessary knowledge about mass communication law and provide them the ability to work in accordance with professional ethics.
Course Content
Regime within the framework of fundamental rights and freedoms of communication, freedom of communication development in Turkey, freedom of communication content, press the regime, the basic organizational, administrative, civil and criminal liability.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Evaluate the communication process within the framework of the regime of fundamental rights and freedoms. |
| LO02 | Review the development of freedom of communication in Turkey. |
| LO03 | Define the concepts press regime, the basic organizational, administrative, civil and criminal liability. |
| LO04 | Use solutions of communication law towards technological developments |
| LO05 | Define the protection of intellectual property rights regime. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines the concepts and professional rules related to the profession and field of journalism. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines news production, consumption and distribution processes, news sources, news / media text types. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | List the theories, models and approaches related to media and communication systems. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Outlines the legal framework of journalism in Turkey and internationally, the legal rights of journalists, press professional principles, and ethical codes. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Designs scientific research in the field of social sciences and humanities, especially communication and media. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Compares traditional and new/digital communication technologies, computers and information systems. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares written, visual and audio content for traditional and digital journalism/media environments. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Discusses the concepts/areas of society, culture and communication. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Apply democratic rules, human rights and communication rights to promote social reconciliation and peace. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Supports individual and collective work in professional life. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Critically discusses the agenda and innovations of local, regional, national and international media with new perspectives. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Examines traditional and digital media contents with critical approaches with media literacy competence. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Describe the professional, commercial and legal processes of journalism and media organizations, current and emerging business models. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Criticizes otherizing, discriminatory and hateful discourses in the media and society. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Through theoretical and practical knowledge, he/she supports decision-making mechanisms both in the media organization where he/she works and in the society where he/she lives. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Supports cultural, artistic and scientific activities related to the field. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Design solutions to problems in the functioning of journalism/media organizations. | 3 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Applies new generation journalism technologies. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Performs duties such as press consultancy, communication coordination, press advisory, and communication management in various institutions and organizations. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Supports work and worker safety within the framework of laws and regulations. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Communication Activities, Mass Communication Activities and Law | Reading, Applying | |
| 2 | International and Costitutional and Legal Grounds of Mass Communication Law | Reading, Applying | |
| 3 | Printed Press Activities : Basic Consepts and Functions | Reading, Applying | |
| 4 | Legal Liability in Printed Press and Protection Personal Rights | Reading, Applying | |
| 5 | Audiovisial Press : Basic Consepts and Functions in Radio Television Publishing | Reading, Applying | |
| 6 | Inspection in Radio Television Publishing: RTÜK and Sanction System | Reading, Applying | |
| 7 | Criminal Liability in Printed Press | Reading, Applying | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading course materials | |
| 9 | Electronic Press: Basic Consepts and Functions in The Net Publishing | Reading, Applying | |
| 10 | Electronic Press: Basic Consepts and Functions in The Net Publishing | Reading, Applying | |
| 11 | Electronic Contracts, Electronic Signs and Taxation of E-Commercial | Reading, Applying | |
| 12 | Protection of Authors Royalties on The Net | Reading, Applying | |
| 13 | Legal Frame about The Net Publishing : General Features and Liability Regime of Code 5651 | Reading, Applying | |
| 14 | Broadcast Content Removal with Correction and Answer Regime acording to Code 5651. | Reading, Applying | |
| 15 | Assessment | Reading, Applying | |
| 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||