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| Code | GZS324 |
| Name | Science Communication |
| Term | 2024-2025 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 |
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Course Goal / Objective
This course focuses on science communication and journalism. The course, which aims to focus on the historical development, current situation and problems of science journalism, focuses on transferring and explaining science to society by questioning the relationship between science and society, and aims to explain the channels/methods of building a bridge between society and science.
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
Dursun, Ç., Dursun, O. (Ed.). (2021). Bilim İletişimi. Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi. Bedur, U. (Ed.). (2020). Bilim İletişimi: Aktörler, Mecralar ve Sorunlar. Konya: Eğitim Yayınevi. Öztunç, M. (Ed.). (2022). Bilim İletişimi: Toplumsal Etkileşim ve Dijital Dönüşüm. Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi.
Notes
Bilim İletişimi: Aktörler, Mecralar ve Sorunlar (Editör: Umur Bedir)
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understans the historical and social functions of science |
| LO02 | Interprets science communication and its functioning. |
| LO03 | Gain insight on science, open data, representation of science in the media, citizen science, and science ethics. |
| LO04 | Understands the relationship between science and media. |
| LO05 | Acquires the production and consumption processes of science news. |
| LO06 | Understands the representation and expression techniques of science in new and digital media environments. |
| LO07 | Interprets the relationship between science, society and university. |
| LO08 | Interprets current problems of science and public expectations from science. |
| LO09 | Contributes to the development of links between science and the public. |
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. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has knowledge about news production, consumption and distribution processes, news sources, news / media text types. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be aware of media literacy and evaluate traditional and digital media content with critical approaches. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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 | 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 | ||