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| Code | GZS324 |
| Name | Science Communication |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ONUR DURSUN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ONUR DURSUN
(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
None
Resources
Bilim İletişimi (Çiler Dursun ve Onur Dursun)
Notes
Bilim İletişimi: Aktörler, Mecralar ve Sorunlar (Editör: Umur Bedir)
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 | Learns the relationship between science and media |
| LO04 | Gain knowledge about the social function of science news |
| LO05 | Gain practical knowledge about producing and publishing science news |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the theoretical approaches in the field of media and communication. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands developing news production models and new approaches. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns the concepts of communication and mass communication systems, especially journalism. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | By gaining the ability to communicate effectively, knows the basic dynamics of communication processes. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns communication models together with sociological, psychological and economic conditions. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Produces, edits and manages news for all kinds of media (newspaper, magazine, website, radio, television, etc.) organizations | 5 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It deals with events with a professional approach, and tries to solve problems or situations scientifically, taking into account rational reason and knowledge in critical situations. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Shoots photographs in many photography fields, especially in press photography.(e | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It evaluates the contents of media organizations, identifies existing problems and deficiencies, and takes an active role in eliminating such problems. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Undertakes duties such as press consultant, communication coordinator, communication manager in various institutions and organizations.(eril) | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Works in all kinds of national and international media (newspaper, magazine, website, radio, television, etc.) organizations. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Easily grasps new jobs and tasks; easily adapts to new formations and trends in the developing and changing world and professional life. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Acquires the ability to produce content suitable for developing new communication technologies. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability of empathy to comprehend both individual and social processes. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Decision-making becomes self-confident in participating in decision-making processes and assumes responsibility for situations that may arise in such situations. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Along with acquiring the ability to work independently / individually, she can also take part in collective work and is successful in adapting to new environments and groups.(dişil) | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | It supports social reconciliation and peace; By acting as an intermediary mechanism in all kinds of conflict situations, it prioritizes the right of communication and tries to resolve the problems in peaceful and humane ways. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Reaches the consciousness to synthesize the concepts of society, culture and communication with each other. | 3 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | The awareness of society and collectivism will be high, as well as being successful in individual life, they will also fulfill their duties in the social system. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains competence in various branches of science, especially in social and human sciences, and conducts interdisciplinary studies and analyzes such studies. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | History and Philosophy of Science 1 | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | History and Philosophy of Science 2 | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Social Functions of Science/Knowledge | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Conceptual Science Communication | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Theoretical Approaches to Science Communication 1 | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Houses of Theoretical Approaches to the Communication of Science/Knowledge with Social Work | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Deading course's notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | The Generic Approach to Science Communication | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Science Communication and Connections/Relationships Between Scientists | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Science Communication and Media | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | The Role and Functioning of Science Journalism in Turkey and the World | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Presentation of Information in the Media and Related Problems | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Science Journalism and Approaches | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Fundamental Problems of Science Journalism | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 111 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,44 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||