Communication Theories and Media Education

Course Code:

BTSM 510

Course Type:

Seçmeli

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

6

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

Vertical Tabs

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
Program Learning Outcomes	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

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