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| Unit | FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION |
| JOURNALISM PR. | |
| Code | GZS312 |
| Name | Science Communication |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 1-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 1.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ONUR DURSUN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ONUR DURSUN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The course aims to raise awareness about the representation of science in the media and aims to train qualified science journalists.
Course Content
The course focuses on the social functions of science and in particular the publicization of science / knowledge. It emphasizes the role of the media in the process of knowledge production and distribution; and in the context of science communication, questions the relations/connections between scientists and the media and society.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns the historical and social functions of science |
| LO02 | Learns about science communication and its operating processes |
| LO03 | Bilim ve medya ilişkisi hakkında bilgi sahibi olur |
| LO04 | Bilim haberlerinin toplumsal işlevi hakkında bilgi sahibi olur |
| LO05 | Bilim haberi üretme ve yayınlama hakkında pratik bilgiler edinir |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | None | |
| 2 | History of Science and Philosophy | Reading course resources and research | |
| 3 | History of Science and Philosophy | Reading course resources and research | |
| 4 | Social Functions of Science / Knowledge | Reading course resources and research | |
| 5 | Science Communication As A Concept | Reading course resources and research | |
| 6 | Aims and Social Functions of Science Communication | Reading course resources and research | |
| 7 | Theoretical Approaches to Science Communication | Reading course resources and research | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading course resources | |
| 9 | Genre-based Approach to Science Communication | Reading course resources and research | |
| 10 | Connections/Relationships Between Scientists and Science Communication | Reading course resources and research | |
| 11 | Science Communication and Media | Reading course resources and research | |
| 12 | Tasks and Functioning of Science Journalism in Turkey and in the World | Reading course resources and research | |
| 13 | Presentation of Information in Media and Related Problems | Reading course resources and research | |
| 14 | Science Journalism and Approaches | Reading course resources and research | |
| 15 | Basic Problems of Science Journalism | Reading course resources and research | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading course resources | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading course resources |
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 |