SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
70219METOS-ITG0051	Introduction to Semiotics	1	Spring	3	0	3	6

Course Type :	Departmental Elective
Cycle:	Master      TQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:Second Cycle      EQF-LLL:7. 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 FÜSUN DENİZ ÖZDEN
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FÜSUN DENİZ ÖZDEN
Dersin Kategorisi:	Field Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to take the basic concepts of linguistics and semiotics, to convey the teachings of semiotics theorists to students and to interpret the systems in higher communication sciences.
Course Content:	The content of the course includes the concepts of semiotics, linguistics and semiotics, the relationship between semiotics and communication sciences, types of signs, semiotics theorists and text analysis.

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) He/She defines the concepts and principles of semiotics.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) He/she learns the history of semiotics and learn the basic concepts of semiotics

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) He/she knows the methods of the leading theorists of the field and interprets the indicators.

2) He/She knows to create and analyze indicators in the context of communication

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Meeting and introduction to the lesson
2)	Explanation of the concept and types of indicators
3)	Basic semiotic concepts and principles
4)	The relationship between system, linguistics and semiotics will be explained.
5)	General information about semiotics theorists
6)	Ferdinand de Saussure and Linguistics
7)	Linguistic Indicator Properties
8)	Mid-Term Exam
9)	Charles Sanders Peirce Semiotics Theory
10)	Roland Barthes My Meaning, Meaning
11)	Umberto Eco and Semiotics
12)	Analysis types
13)	Semiotics and narrative analysis
14)	Communication design and semiotics relationship
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:

Öğretim Üyesi ders notları

References:

Nükhet Güz, “Etkili İletişim Terimleri Sözlüğü”, İnkilap Kitabevi. Roland Barthes, “Göstergeler İmparatorluğu”, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, Çev.: Tahsin Yücel Roland Barthes, “Göstergebilim Serüven”, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, Çev.: Mehmet Rifat, Sema Rifat Roland Barthes, “Yazının Sıfır Derecesi Yeni Eleştirel Denemeler”, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, Çev.: Tahsin Yücel Umberto Eco, “Açık Yapıt”, Çev.: Tolga Esmer, Can Yayınları

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	1	2	3	1	2	3	1	2	1	2	3	4	5	6
CLO1
CLO3
CLO3
CLO4

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)	Will be able to examine the concepts and theories in semiotics and communication with scientific methods.	4
	1.1 Be able to collect, interpret and analyze the data obtained from research in the field of communication.	4
	1.2 Students will be able to inform the individuals and institutions in the field of communication and convey their opinions and solutions by supporting them in written and oral form with qualitative and quantitative data.	5
2)	The students can perform the production of visual and / or auditory arts which he / she is interested in effectively using euphorology.	4
	2.1 To be able to inform the persons and institutions in the field of communication, and to express their opinions and solutions by supporting them with qualitative and quantitative data.	4
	2.2 To be able to express himself / herself clearly, clearly and effectively conduct scientific research in the field and act ethically in the interpretation and dissemination of the results of this research.	5
	2.3 He / she can design a communication design project, conduct research related to his / her subject and make a report and present his / her work.	4
3)	He/She has aesthetic knowledge and sense.	5
	3.1 He/she can interpret an artwork aesthetically.	5
	3.2 He/she can interpret a work in a critical context aesthetically	5
	3.3 He/she improvements an aesthetic perspective in the light of received theoretical knowledge.	5
4)	Use the theoretical knowledge in scientific research and decision making with efficiency and report the results with an analytical approach.	5
	4.1 He/she gains the ability to produce innovative projects related to the field.	5
	4.2 Finds solutions to problems by using theoretical and practical information	5
5)	In addition to the bachelor level competencies already acquired, 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 professional level in business and/or academic life.	5
	5.1 Develops analyzing problems, solving them and managing the conflicts competence in the expert level.	5
	5.2 Participates as a team member in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary.	5
	5.3 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view, develops innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.	5
	5.4 Aware of the advanced technology and digital transformation possibilities in his/her works.	5
	5.5 By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her field in a systematical and effective way.	5
	5.6 Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field.	5

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.)

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

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 20.00
Midterms	1	% 30.00
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	3	42
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	10	10
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	52
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	1	10	10
Midterms	1	20	20
Semester Final Exam	1	60	60
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	90
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			142
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6