Course Language:
English
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Course Objectives:
The main purpose of this course is to reveal the role of the media industry within the political system. In this context, the topics such as; the relationship between media and political systems, media and democracy, media and freedom of speech; how media shapes politics; development of political communication in academia, are analyzed in detail.
Course Content:
Mass media and political systems. Main stream and alternative media and some developments that effect this structures, such as globalization.
Course Methodology:
1: Lecture, 2: Interactive Lecture, 15: Assignment
Course Evaluation Methods:
A: Exam, C: Assignment
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) Know ideology and political systems. | 1, 6, 7 | 1, 2, 15 | A, C |
| 2) Realize that ideologies and political systems have some effects on mass media and its products. | 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 1, 2, 15 | A, C |
| 3) Discuss mass media and its products in context of main stream and alternative media / commercial and public broadcasting, and political systems. | 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 1, 2, 15 | A, C |
| 4) Analyze mass media and its products in context of changing media politics, ethic rules and acts. | 1, 5, 6, 7 | 1, 2, 15 | A, C |
| 5) Distinguish how the concepts like technologic development, inovation, efficiency have different meanings out of the different political systems. | 1, 5, 6, 7 | 1, 2, 15 | A, C |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Introduction and hand out the syllabus | |
| 2 | Introduction: Different approaches to political communication. | The lecturer of the course will be having a discussion on different concepts of political communication. |
| 3 | The concept of ideology. |
Serpil Sancar. 1997. İdeolojinin Serüveni. Yanlış Bilinç ve Hegemonyadan Söyleme. S. 11-31.
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| 4 |
Contemporary political systems.
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James Alexander. 2014. The Major Ideologies of Liberalism, Socialism and Conservatism. (internet kaynağı) |
| 5 | Media, ideology and discource. |
Terry Egleton. 2005. İdeoloji. S. 17-41
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| 6 | Globalization and media. | Roland Robertson. 1992. Globalization: Social Theory and Global Culture. S. 112-146. |
| 7 | Audience commodity | Melvin L. DeFleur. 1989. Theories of Mass Communication. S. 77-96 |
| 8 | Midterm exam | |
| 9 | Media and objectivity | Çiler Dursun. 2004. Haber, Hakikat ve İktidar İlişkisi. S. 12-32. |
| 10 | Media and public opinion |
John R. Zaller. 1992. The Nature and Origins of Mass Opinion. S. 56-97.
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| 11 | Media and politics |
John Keane. 1991. The Media and Democracy.
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| 12 | News and discourse |
Çiler Dursun. 2004. Haber, Hakikat ve İktidar İlişkisi.
S. 117-153. |
| 13 | New media, public sphere and democracy. |
David Kennamer. 1994. Public Opinion, the Press and Public Policy. S. 27-58.
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| 14 | Alternative media and civic journalism. |
Henry Jenkins and David Thorburn. 2003. Democracy and New Media.
Chris Atton. 2002. Alternative Media. S. 5-38.
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| 15 | Entertainment industry and media | Herbert Schiller. 1973. The Mind Managers. S. 78-111. |
| 16 | Final exam | |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook | |
| Additional Resources |
Herbert Schiller. 1973. The Mind Managers.
Serpil Sancar. 1997. İdeolojinin Serüveni. Yanlış Bilinç ve Hegemonyadan Söyleme. Roland Robertson. 1992. Globalization: Social Theory and Global Culture James Alexander. 2014. The Major Ideologies of Liberalism, Socialism and Conservatism. (internet kaynağı) Çiler Dursun. 2004. Haber, Hakikat ve İktidar İlişkisi. John R. Zaller. 1992. The Nature and Origins of Mass Opinion David Kennamer. 1994. Public Opinion, the Press and Public Policy. Melvin L. DeFleur. 1989. Theories of Mass Communication. Chris Atton. 2002. Alternative Media. Terry Egleton. 2005. İdeoloji. Rabia Noor. 2017. Citicen Journalism vs. Mainstream Journalism. (internet kaynağı) John Keane. 1991. The Media and Democracy. Henry Jenkind and David Thorburn. 2003. Democracy and New Media. Christopher Caudwell. 1971. Studies and Further Studies in a Dying Culture. |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | yulearn.yeditepe.edu.tr |
| Assignments | yulearn.yeditepe.edu.tr |
| Exams | |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 70 |
| Quizzes | - | - |
| Assignment | 12 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade | 50 | |
| Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | ||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Defines basic concepts, theories, methods, and domains of study specific to radio, television and cinema by associating them with the findings and theories of humanities and social sciences. | X | ||||
| 2 | Demonstrates the responsibilities, effective participation, coordination, and planning skills essential for harmonious and efficient teamwork in the production processes relative to the radio, television and cinema fields. | X | ||||
| 3 | Generates media products in accordance with professional standards in various narrative forms and genres specific to the field by synthesizing up-to-date knowledge and skills for expertise acquired through applied and theoretical courses. | X | ||||
| 4 | Manifests professional knowledge and such skills as copywriting, image management, editing, sound design, producing and directing, media management in different fields of radio, television and cinema locally and globally. | X | ||||
| 5 | Holds responsibility in broadcasting by integrating national and international rules of law that media professionals should pursue with professional ethical principles. | X | ||||
| 6 | Comprehends the knowledge and skills related to institutional operation and management in the production and broadcasting processes of radio, television and cinema for the common interest. | X | ||||
| 7 | Evaluates radio, television and cinema fields analytically and critically from their institutional structuring to products regarding a wide range of cultural, artistic, economic, and social relations. | X | ||||
| 8 | Has the ability to collect visual, audio and written data, conduct research, evaluate, report and offer creative solutions in the fields of radio, television and cinema. | X | ||||
| 9 | Develops original projects for radio, television and cinema by following new technologies, developments, and ideas in the fields of art, culture, and media at the national and global planes. | X | ||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Assignment | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Final examination | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Work Load | 114 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 | ||
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