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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
60314TATOZ-ILT3531 Communications Theories 1 Fall 2 0 2 5
Course Type : Compulsory
Cycle: Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İREM AYAN DANACILAR
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:
Dersin Kategorisi: Field Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to enable students to define the concept of communication, to express the history of communication research with the classification of communication theories, to interpret information about communication theories in the fields of digital games and radio, cinema and television.
Course Content: The history and classification of communication studies, the Chicago School, symbolic interactivity, linear and socio-psychological approaches in communication research, approaches to the effects of the media, the concept of culture industry with technological determinism and semiotic approaches, and Frankfurt School constitute the content of this course.

Course Specific Rules

None

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) ● It defines the relation dimension between creative fields.
  2) ● Expresses interactive arts and design concepts within the scope of art and design history.
  3) ● Defines the concept of psychogeography and determines its place in interactive art and design.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) ● Evaluates interactive art and design concepts in the field of communication and design.
  2) ● Evaluate the relations between city and art-design in the field of Communication and Design.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) ● Can design interactive urban art projects.
  2) ● Can carry out interdisciplinary collective works through interactive art and design studies.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) Introduction to the course
2) Communication phenomenon and communication process / History and classification of communication studies
3) Linear-Socio-psychological approach I
4) Linear-Socio-psychological approach II
5) Media Effects Theories
6) Agenda-Setting Theory /Film Screening (Wag the dog)
7) Cultural indicators and cultivation theory / Uses and gratifications approach
8) Midterm exam
9) Technological determinism approach
10) Semiotic approaches
11) Multiple reading and Simulation theory
12) Culture Industry I
13) Culture Industry II
14) Culture Industry III
15) Final Exams
16) Final Exams
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks: ● Levent Yaylagül, Kitle İletişim Kuramları, Dipnot Yayınları
● Theodor W. Adorno, Kültür Endüstrisi, İletişim Yayınları
● Tom Bottomore, Frankfurt Okulu ve Eleştrisi, Say Yayınları
● Ders Notları: İletişim ve Kültür Endüstrisi ders sunumları, internet araştırma ve görselleri, akademik çalışmalar. (Dersin Öğretim Görevlisi tarafından sağlanacaktır.)
References: Şermin Tekinalp, İletişim Araştırmaları ve Kuramları, Beta Yayınevi
Armand Mattelart, Michêle Mattelart, “İletişim Kuramları Tarihi”, İletişim Yayıncılık
Ünsal Oskay, “Kitle İletişiminin Kültürel İşlevleri”, İnkılap Kitabevi.
Ünsal Oskay, “İletişimin ABC’si”, İnkılap Kitabevi.
Çiler Dursun, “İletişim, Kuram, Kritik”, İmge Kitabevi.
İrfan Erdoğan ve Korkmaz Alemdar, “Öteki Kuram Kitle İletişim Yaklaşımların Tarihsel ve Eleştirel Bir Değerlendirmesi”, Erk.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
CLOs/PLOs KPLO 1 KPLO 2 KPLO 3 KPLO 4 KPLO 5
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6
CLO7

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Programme Learning Outcomes Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1) He/She comprehends communication in all aspects. 3
2) He/She follows the developments in our country and the world. 4
3) To apply the theoretical and conceptual information for the field of Public Relations and Advertising. 4
4) Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester. 2
5) S/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field. 3

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level
Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level
Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)
LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS
CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5 CLO6 CLO7
-Lectures -Midterm
-Discussion -Presentation
-Case Study -Final Exam
-Problem Solving -Quiz
-Demonstration -Report Evaluation
-Views -Homework Evaluation
-Laboratory -Oral Exam
-Reading -Thesis Defense
-Homework -Jury Evaluation
-Project Preparation -Practice Exam
-Thesis Preparation -Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
-Peer Education -Active Participation in Class
-Seminar - Participation in Discussions
-Technical Visit
-Course Conference
-Brain Storming
-Questions Answers
-Individual and Group Work
-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
-Active Participation in Class

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Quizzes 2 % 10.00
Midterms 1 % 40.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 3 3
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 31
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 2 6 12
Midterms 1 30 30
Semester Final Exam 1 50 50
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 92
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 123
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 5