Communication Design
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of Communication Design
Course Details
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of Communication Design
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04340013 | Communication Theories | 2 | Spring | 4 | 3+0+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
To examine the main theories and theorists in the field of communication. 2. In the field of communication To determine the influence of the American tradition that laid the foundation on communication studies. to reveal the effects on other areas of social life. 4. Theory To be able to synthesize the relationships between practice and practice. 5. What do theories do to social problems@f1 to show that such solutions can be provided. 6. History on communication theories, by revealing the effects of different fields of social sciences such as sociology and psychology, to make the interdisciplinary nature of communication visible. 7. Communication theories and social to analyze the relationships between the structure. 8. Theoretical in mainstream approaches To be able to make a critical reading of the approaches.
Objectives of the Course
Gaining basic theoretical approaches in the field of mass communication
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dersin Tanımı |
| 2 | Konu, amaç, yöntem |
| 3 | Conceptual framework. Historical development of communication research |
| 4 | Communication Models I: Lasswell, Shannon & Weaver, Osgood & Schramm. |
| 5 | Communication Models II: Newcomb, Festinger, Westley Mc Lean, Riley&Riley |
| 6 | Other theories and approaches: Uses and Gratifications, Cultural Indicators and Planting Theory, Agenda Setting, Spiral of Silence, Gatekeeper Model |
| 7 | Technological convergences: H. Innis and M. McLuhan. |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Communication studies and critical approaches |
| 10 | Modernism, postmodernism, poststructuralism and communication studies. |
| 11 | Types of communication |
| 12 | Communication, meaning and signs. |
| 13 | New means of communication, globalization and information society. |
| 14 | General evaluation |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Levent Yaylagül, Kitle İletişim Kuramları, Dipnot Yayınları, İstanbul:2006 |
| Ünsal Oskay, İletişimin ABC'si, Simavi Yayınları, İstanbul: 1994 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 0 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 0 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 0 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 0 | ||