COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Course Description

This course aims to explain and analyze the components and functions of communication systems in different societies. Starting with the authoritarian theories, the course progresses to the social responsibility theory of communication ın order to examine how theories emerge and spread within political systems.

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

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Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Fred Seaton Siebert, Theodore Peterson, Wilbur Schramm, (1956). Four Theories of the Press: The Authoritarian, Libertarian, Social Responsibility, and Soviet Communist Concepts of what the Press Should be and Do. University of Illinois Press. ISBN: 0252724216, 9780252724213.
2. 02 Daniel C. Hallin , Paolo Mancini, (2004). Comparing Media Systems : Three Models of Media and Politics. Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 0521543088, 9780521543088.
3. 03 Clifford G. Christians , Theodore L. Glasser , Dennis Mcquail , Kaarle Nordenstreng , Robert A. White (2009). Normative Theories of the Media : Journalism in Democratic Societies. University of Illinois Press, ISBN: 0252076184, 9780252076183.
4. 04 Daniel C. Hallin , Paolo Mancini, (2012). Comparing Media Systems Beyond the Western World. Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 1107699541, 9781107699540.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Able to identify and explain the concept of communication systems
2. L02 Able to analyze and discuss mass communication systems and the political economic structure relationship
3. L03 Able to develop an understanding of mass communication systems and the functioning of a democratic political system
4. L04 Able to develop an understanding of the intellectual basis and theories of communication systems
5. L05 Able to analyse and discuss the regulations that surround the mass communication
6. L06 Able to describe communication systems of different nations

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Solving the architectural problems by making use of the research methods (skill).
2. P02 The ability to carry out a specialistic study related to architecture independently. (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
3. P03 Developing new strategic approaches to solve the unforeseen and complex problems arising in the practical processes of architecture and coming up with solutions while taking responsibility (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
4. P04 Fulfilling the leader role in the environments where solutions are sought for the problems of architecture (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
5. P05 Assessing the specialistic knowledge and skill gained through the study with a critical view and directing one’s own learning process (Learning Competence).
6. P06 Systematically transferring the current developments of architecture and one’s own work to other groups in and out of the area; in written, oral and visual forms (Communication and Social Competency).
7. P07 Ability to see and develop social relationships and the norms directing these relationships with a critical look and the ability to take action to change these when necessary (Communication and Social Competency).
8. P08 Proficiency in inglish- and establishing written and oral communication with english (Communication and Social Competency).
9. P09 Using the computer software together with the information and communication technologies efficiently and according to the needs of architecture (Communication and Social Competency).
10. P10 Paying regard to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collecting, interpreting, practicing and announcing processes of the architectural data and the ability to teach these values to others (Area Specific Competency).
11. P11 Developing strategy, policy and application plans concerning the architectural issues area and the ability to evaluate the end results of these plans within the frame of quality processes (Area Specific Competency).
12. P12 Using the knowledge and the skills for problem solving and/or application (which are processed within the architecture) in inter-disciplinary studies (Area Specific Competency).
13. P13 In the programs with thesis, the ability to present one’s own work within the international environments orally, visually and in written forms (Area Specific Competency).

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