ECTS - Discussions on Theory
Discussions on Theory (HIR501) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Discussions on Theory | HIR501 | 1. Semester | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Social Sciences Master's Degree |
| Mode of Delivery | |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | This course seeks to develop students’ understanding and interpretation of communication theories as well as their ability to apply these theories to their own research inquiries and endeavours. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | A keen understanding and appreciation of communication theories. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Origin of mass communication theories Paradigm shifts in Mass communication theories Models of communication | Balnaves, Mark et al. (2009), Media Theories and Approaches, NY, Palgrave Macmillan(p. 57-82). Güngör, N. (2011), İletişim-kuramlar-Yaklaşımlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara. (s.35-71) |
| 2 | Models of communication | Balnaves, Mark et al. (2009), Media Theories and Approaches, NY, Palgrave Macmillan(p. 57-82). Güngör, N. (2011), İletişim-kuramlar-Yaklaşımlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara. (p.35-71) |
| 3 | Authoritarian media theory Soviet-communist media theory Libertarian or free press media theory | Kayaş R. (1985), Kitle İletişim Sistemleri, Ankara, Verso. (p. 31-58) |
| 4 | Social responsibility media theory Democratic participant media theory Development media theory | Kayaş R. (1985), Kitle İletişim Sistemleri, Ankara, Verso. (p.31-58) |
| 5 | Agenda setting Gate-keeping | Güngör, N. (2011), İletişim-kuramlar-Yaklaşımlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara. (p.286-299) |
| 6 | Diffusion of Innovations Propaganda theory Framing Analysis Discourse Analysis Social Construction Two step flow of information | Güngör, N. (2011), İletişim-kuramlar-Yaklaşımlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara. (p.179-223) |
| 7 | Diffusion of Innovations Propaganda theory Framing Analysis Discourse Analysis Social Construction Two step flow of information | Güngör, N. (2011), İletişim-kuramlar-Yaklaşımlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara. (p.149-177) |
| 8 | Technological Determinism Reshaping communication | Güngör, N. (2011), İletişim-kuramlar-Yaklaşımlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara. (p.311-324) |
| 9 | Uses and gratifications Social categories theory Cultivation Analysis Social Learning theory | Güngör, N. (2011), İletişim-kuramlar-Yaklaşımlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara. (p.73-114) |
| 10 | Individual Differences Selectivity Processes Knowledge Gap | Güngör, N. (2011), İletişim-kuramlar-Yaklaşımlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara. (p.73-114) |
| 11 | Active theory of Television Viewing The Third- Person Effect | Güngör, N. (2011), İletişim-kuramlar-Yaklaşımlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara. (s.265-280) |
| 12 | World Systems Dependency Structural Imperialism Cultural Imperialism Globalization Hegemony | Güngör, N. (2011), İletişim-kuramlar-Yaklaşımlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara. (p.225-263) |
| 13 | World Systems Dependency Structural Imperialism Cultural Imperialism Globalization Hegemony | Güngör, N. (2011), İletişim-kuramlar-Yaklaşımlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara. (p.225-263) |
| 14 | Political Economy of Communication | Güngör, N. (2011), İletişim-kuramlar-Yaklaşımlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara. (p.117-147) |
| 15 | Student Presentations | |
| 16 | Student Presentations |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Balnaves, Mark et al. (2009), Media Theories and Approaches, NY, Palgrave Macmillan. |
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| 2. Kayaş R. (1985), Kitle İletişim Sistemleri, Ankara, Verso. | |
| 3. Güngör, N. (2011), İletişim-kuramlar-Yaklaşımlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara. | |
| 4. İnal, A. (1996), Haberi Okumak, Temuçin Yay., Ankara. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
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| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 20 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 60 |
| Presentation | 1 | 20 |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | - | - |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | - | - |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| Major Area Courses | X |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | He/she will be competent in evaluating basic concepts and the conceptual interrelations as well as their reflections on theoretical and practical levels. | X | ||||
| 2 | He/she will have the knowledge of the basic methodological approaches, methods and research technics and their implementations. | X | ||||
| 3 | Evaluating the contribution of public relation and advertising theories and applications to the existing/potential occasions and problems in the national and international area. | X | ||||
| 4 | Being aware of the ethics of public relations occupation and having the consciousness of occupational responsibility. | X | ||||
| 5 | Being able to plan and apply strategic communication processes in the fields of public communications, public opinion building, agenda determination, setting, orientation and managing. | X | ||||
| 6 | Creating the sustainable development and quality insight oriented to concepts such as; corporate communication, corporate identity, corporate culture, corporate citizenship, corporate loyalty, reputation, value, social responsibility, image management, relationship management, perception management, emotional intelligence, human resource, etc. | X | ||||
| 7 | To have a through knowledge of the communication methodology directed to private sector, public sector and civil society | X | ||||
| 8 | Having theoretical knowledge on information communication technologies, understanding its reflections in the society and using this knowledge both in theoretical and application. | X | ||||
| 9 | Come to conclusions by connecting and analyzing data on social sciences and using these conclusions in the field of public relations | X | ||||
| 10 | Reaching current information about the discipline by researching the national and international literature in the field of public relations and publicity. | X | ||||
| 11 | Reaching scientific results by defining the right method/techniques directed to the purpose of the research. | X | ||||
| 12 | Come to conclusions by connecting and analyzing data on social sciences and using these conclusions in the field of public relations. | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | |||
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | |||
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 84 | ||