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Course Code: 
BTSM 510
Course Type: 
Seçmeli
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
6
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 
To examine the main theories and theorists in the field of communication; to determine the effect of the American tradition, which laid the foundation in the field of communication, on communication studies; to be able to reveal the effects of dominant paradigms and theoretical approaches on science, education and other areas of social life; to be able to synthesize the relations between theory and practice; to reveal what kind of solutions the theories can bring to social problems; making the interdisciplinary nature of communication visible by revealing the effects of different fields of social sciences such as history, sociology and psychology on communication theories; to analyze the relations between communication theories and social structure; to be able to make a critical reading of the theoretical approaches within the mainstream approaches.
Course Content: 

This course covers topics such as the concept of new media, digital cultures, networked sociability and politics, networked social movements and social media usage practices. These issues will be addressed by focusing on the past, present and future of digital communication technologies.

Course Methodology: 
1. Lecture 2. Case Study 3. Problem Solving 4. Discussion 5. Video 6. Group work
Course Evaluation Methods: 
1. Written exam 2. Multiple choice 3. Filling in the blanks 4. True & False 5. Oral exam 6. Portfolio

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Dersin Öğrenme Çıktıları

Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Evaluation Techniques
1) Knows the analysis of the individual, society and mass communication of the mainstream approach in the field of communication. 1,2,3,4,6 1 4,5,8
2) Knows how to use communication theories in approaching social problems. 1,2,3,4,6 1 4,5,8
3) Compare the communication approaches of different paradigms. 1,2,3,4,6 1 4,5,8

 

Dersin Akışı

WEEKLY DETAILED COURSE CONTENTS
Week Topics Preparation
1 Introduction to the course  
2 The history of the Internet  
3 Conceptualization of the Internet  
4 Informationalism and communication network  
5 The rise of the network society  
6 Network society, social transformation and political issues  
7 Mid-Term  
8 A critical introduction to social media  
9 Facebook and networking community  
10 Twitter and networking community  
11 Network based social movements  
12 Online discussion and networked public spaces  
13 Article reviews  
14 Article reviews  
15 Review  

 

Kaynaklar

RESOURCES
Reading materials for the course will be provided by the teaching staff.
Course reader, Hand-outs, PowerPoint presentations Bibliography, print journals, open access journals

 

Materyal Paylaşımı

It is shared in the classroom and electronically.

Değerlendirme Sistemi

ASSESSMENT
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES NUMBER WEIGHT, %
Mid-Term 1 20
Quiz 0 0
Homework 1 25
Participation   10
Total   55
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade   45
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade   55
Total   100

 

Dersin Program Çıktılarına Katkısı

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
Having knowledge of past, basic though and principles of the PCG, and implementing PCG   X      
Comprehending meaning and importance of the coordination, consultation/consulting and supervision in the PCG field, and implementing them   X      
Having knowledge of ethical rules accepted by national and international PCG associations, and implementing them   X      
Learning to accept everyone as they are / with all kind of features by the multicultural approach   X      
Learning theories/information about cultural awareness, cultural social justice, solution of conflicts, and other cultural behaviors; for development and health of human soul, mind and body, and implementing them   X      
Learning theories related to the development, learning and personality development so as to facilitate positive development and wellness of individual for his/her life time, and implementing them   X      
Understanding the environmental factors affecting normal and abnormal behaviors, psychopathology, disability conditions and crisis during his/her development process,   X      
Learning and implementing the career consulting, processes, techniques and sources, career development and decision-making model so as to include those applied to certain groups in the global economy   X      
Learning psychological consulting theories, being aware and use of intervention techniques suitable for counselees in practice      X        
Learning group process, roles and behaviors of group members, group working, therapeutic factors, and principles and techniques of group dynamics containing developmental stages      X        

 

AKTS İş Yükü Tablosu

ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activities Number Duration
(Hour)
Total
Work Load
(Hour)
Duration (hour) 15 3 45
Prestudy 15 4 60
Midterm 1 3 3
Parcitipation - - -
Homework 1 9 9
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload     150
Total Workload / 25 (h)     6
ECTS Credit     6