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| Code | GZS213 |
| Name | Semiotics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Zeynep ÖZARSLAN |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
In this course, it is aimed to evaluate the evolution of semiotics in the historical process, to establish the connection between semiotics and other social science disciplines, to discuss semiotic applications in different fields, to comprehend the differences in the approaches of the theorists who shape semiotics and their analysis methods, to analyze the theories and methods of semiotic theorists, to evaluate, analyze and interpret cultural signs and texts from a critical perspective.
Course Content
The scope of the course, the main concepts of linguistics and semiotics will be handled and relationship between semiotics- communication, types of signs, contemporary theoreticians and theories will be taught.
Course Precondition
No prerequisite
Resources
Erkman-Akerson, F. (2005). Göstergebilime Giriş. Bilge Kültür Sanat. Guiraud, P. (2011). Semiology. Routledge. Barthes, R. (2005). Göstergebilimsel Serüven. Çev: Mehmet Rifat, Sema Rifat. Yapı Kredi Yayınları. Barthes, R. (1968). Elements of semiology (Vol. 4). Macmillan.
Notes
Online Resources.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the connection between semiotics and other social science disciplines. |
| LO02 | Evaluates the evolution of semiotics in the historical process. |
| LO03 | Has the ability to discuss semiotic applications in different fields. |
| LO04 | Understands the differences of the approaches of the theorists who shape semiotics and their analysis methods. |
| LO05 | Analyzes the theories and methods of semiotic theorists. |
| LO06 | Interprets cultural and social indicators within the framework of theoretical approaches and evaluates texts critically within the framework of basic contrasts. |
| LO07 | Analyzes written texts in the light of semiotic theories. |
| LO08 | Interprets symbols, pictures and visuals from the perspective of semiotics. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has knowledge about the concepts and professional rules related to the profession and field of journalism. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has knowledge about news production, consumption and distribution processes, news sources, news / media text types. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands theories, models and approaches related to media and communication systems. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains knowledge of the legal framework of journalism in Turkey and internationally, legal rights of journalists, press professional principles and ethical codes. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts scientific research in the field of social and human sciences, especially communication and media. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to use and develop traditional and new/digital communication technologies, computer and information systems. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Produces written, visual and audio content for traditional and digital journalism/media environments. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Synthesizes the concepts/fields of society, culture and communication. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Apply democratic rules, human rights and communication rights to promote social reconciliation and peace. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works individually and collectively in professional life. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Critically examines the agenda and innovations of local, regional, national and international media from new perspectives. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be aware of media literacy and evaluate traditional and digital media content with critical approaches. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to master the professional, commercial and legal processes of journalism and media organizations, current and emerging business models. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Recognizes the otherizing, discriminatory and hateful discourses in the media and society and stands against such discourses. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Thanks to theoretical and practical knowledge, he/she participates in 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 | Follows cultural, artistic and scientific activities related to the field. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Produces solutions to problems in the functioning of journalism/media organizations. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Is competent in new generation journalism types and practices. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Assumes duties such as press consultancy, communication coordinator, press consultancy, communication manager in various institutions and organizations. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Pay attention to work and worker safety within the framework of laws and regulations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | No need for preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | The discipline of semiotics | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | The structure of the language, the elements that make up the language. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 4 | Understanding processes; the communication process of writing and creating meaning | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Ferdinand de Saussure as the founder of semiotics principles, concepts and terms | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Saussure concepts and sign cycle; features and place in language | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Semiotics in America: C.S. Peirce | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Semiotics in the 20th Century: France | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Roland Barthes and principles concepts and terms | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Semiotics in the 21st century: Umberto Eco | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Text analysis, sample semiotic analysis; visual and textual I | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Text analysis, sample semiotic analysis; visual and textual II | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Text and visual analysis: semiotic approaches in TV: camera angles, news photography and semiotics I | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Text and visual analysis: semiotic approaches in TV: camera angles, news photography and semiotics II | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||