Course Language:
English
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Course Objectives:
In this course freedom of press is analyzed in context of constitutions and international agreements. RTÜK Law, Press Law, Cinema Law and Internet Law is examined. European Union and harmonization efforts is overviewed in context of freedom of speech and revisions on acts and constitution. Film censorship systems and some developments which effects systems through soften it such as globalization, deregulation and convergence is also anlyzed.
Course Content:
Freedom of press and democracy, Radio Television Law, Press Law and Internet Law. 1961 and 1982 Constitutions.
Course Methodology:
1: Lecture, 2: Interactive Lecture
Course Evaluation Methods:
A: Exam
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) Examine Turkish Constitutions in context to freedom of speech. | 1, 5, 6, 7 | 1, 2 | A |
| 2) Examine different types of mass media out of the Laws. | 1, 5, 6, 7 | 1, 2 | A |
| 3) Know mass communication law and impositions. | 1, 5, 6, 7 | 1, 2 | A |
| 4) Analyze and discuss mass communication law and media ethics together. | 1, 5, 6, 7 | 1, 2 | A |
| 5) Critic and discuss present mass media acts and practise together out of sufficiency. | 1, 5, 6, 7 | 1, 2 | A |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Introduction and hand out the syllabus | |
| 2 | Main conceptps of law. Main public laws. Hierarchy of Norms. Analyzing the relations between acts. | Şeref Gözübüyük. 1974. Hukuka Giriş ve Hukuka İlişkin Genel Kavramlar. S. 32-76. |
| 3 | The relaiton between law and ethics. Analyzing the relations between journalism ethical principals and the acts about mass communication. | İonna Kuçuradi. 2011. Hukuk Felsefesini Yeniden Düşünmek: Hukuk Teorileri, İnsan Hakları ve Anayasalar. S. 117-149. |
| 4 | Freedom of speech and political criticism in Constitutions and international texts, freedom of communication, the rights for getting and disseminating news. | Kayıhan İçel. 2017. Kitle İletişim Hukuku. Beta Yayımevi. S. 66-99. |
| 5 | Introduction to communication law, general informations. Mass communication and the importance of mass media. The public missions of press and press as fourth power. Emerging of fifth power. | Kayıhan İçel. 2017. Kitle İletişim Hukuku. Beta Yayımevi. S. 37-50 |
| 6 | The Press Law, 5187. The managing editor and the importance of that body. | Kayıhan İçel. 2017. Kitle İletişim Hukuku. Beta Yayımevi. S. 127-140. S. 188-203. |
| 7 | The Radio and Television Law, 6112. The body of RTÜK. Smart signs system and the critiques on it. | Kayıhan İçel. 2017. Kitle İletişim Hukuku. Beta Yayımevi. S. 369-376, S. 417-440. |
| 8 | Midterm exam | |
| 9 | The Cinema Law, 5224. The difference between control and censorship. Classification system and the critiques on the system. | Kayıhan İçel. 2017. Kitle İletişim Hukuku. Beta Yayımevi. S. 443-479. |
| 10 | The Internet Law, 5651. The legislation of internet in Turkey. The other related Acts that regulate the internet. | Kayıhan İçel. 2017. Kitle İletişim Hukuku. Beta Yayımevi. S. 483-524. |
| 11 | The right to controvert and rebut in mass media. The importance of that right fort he third parties. How that right can be used in the current related Acts? | Kayıhan İçel. 2017. Kitle İletişim Hukuku. Beta Yayımevi. S. 214-233, S. 436-439. |
| 12 | Media and the protection of personal data. The law to be forgotten. Legal and criminal responsibility for violations of private sphere and personal data. Legal remedies for lifting the violation. | Coşkun Ongun. 2013. Yayın Yoluyla Kişilik Haklarının İhlali: Basın, Radyo-Televizyon ve İnternet Hukuku. S. 62-89. |
| 13 |
The concept of intellectual property. Concepts of authorship, trademark, patent. Legal ways of protecting intellectual property. Protection of personal and moral rights. Connected rights. Legal and criminal responsibility arising from violations of intellectual property.
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Sami Karahan, Cahit Suluk, Tahir Saraç, Temel Nal. 2013. Fikri Mülkiyet Hukukunun Esasları. S. 117-143. |
| 14 | Laws and by-laws on the protection of the customer. Customers’ rights. Defective performance. Legal remedies of the customer and legal mechanisms. Violations of customers’ rights through the use of media. Misleading advertisement, advertisement bans and illegal marketing. |
Remzi Özmen. 2006. Tüketici Hakları Mevzuatı. Seçkin Yayıncılık. S. 26-79. |
| 15 | General Evaluation | |
| 16 | Final | |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Additional Resources |
Kayıhan İçel. 2017. Kitle Haberleşme Hukuku. Beta Yayınevi.
Şeref Gözübüyük. 1974. Hukuka Giriş ve Hukuka İlişkin Genel Kavramlar. İonna Kuçuradi. 2011. Hukuk Felsefesini Yeniden Düşünmek: Hukuk Teorileri, İnsan Hakları ve Anayasalar. Coşkun Ongun. 2013. Yayın Yoluyla Kişilik Haklarının İhlali: Basın, Radyo-Televizyon ve İnternet Hukuku. Sami Karahan, Cahit Suluk, Tahir Saraç, Temel Nal. 2013. Fikri Mülkiyet Hukukunun Esasları. Remzi Özmen. 2006. Tüketici Hakları Mevzuatı. Seçkin Yayıncılık. |
Material Sharing
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 100 |
| Quizzes | - | - |
| Assignment | - | - |
| 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 | 4 | 56 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Assignment | |||
| Final examination | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Work Load | 104 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 4,1 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 | ||
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