COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
- Course
- COMM507 - COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
- Department
- Communication and Media Studies - English - Master
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 10
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
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 Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction, Communication and Mass Communication, Characteristics of Mass Communication |
| Week 2 | Communication systems: Concept and coverage |
| Week 3 | The relation between political and economic area and the formation of communication systems |
| Week 4 | Regulatory statute and regulation of communication area: methods and principles |
| Week 5 | Four theories of Press: Authoritarian theory |
| Week 6 | Four theories of Press: Libertarian theory |
| Week 7 | Four theories of Press: Social responsibility theory |
| Week 8 | Midterm Exam Week |
| Week 9 | Midterm Exam Wee |
| Week 10 | Developmental theory, Participatory, Democratic media theory |
| Week 11 | Participatory, Democratic media theory, European Communication Systems, regulation of mass communication area in Europe |
| Week 12 | European Communication Systems, regulation of mass communication area in Europe; American Communication Systems, regulation of mass communication area in US |
| Week 13 | American Communication Systems, regulation of mass communication area in US; African Communication Systems, regulation of mass communication area in African countries |
| Week 14 | African Communication Systems, regulation of mass communication area in African countries; Middle Eastern Communication Systems, regulation of mass communication area in Middle East |
| Week 15 | Final Exam Week |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 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.
- 02 Daniel C. Hallin , Paolo Mancini, (2004). Comparing Media Systems : Three Models of Media and Politics. Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 0521543088, 9780521543088.
- 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.
- 04 Daniel C. Hallin , Paolo Mancini, (2012). Comparing Media Systems Beyond the Western World. Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 1107699541, 9781107699540.
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Able to identify and explain the concept of communication systems
- L02 Able to analyze and discuss mass communication systems and the political economic structure relationship
- L03 Able to develop an understanding of mass communication systems and the functioning of a democratic political system
- L04 Able to develop an understanding of the intellectual basis and theories of communication systems
- L05 Able to analyse and discuss the regulations that surround the mass communication
- L06 Able to describe communication systems of different nations
Program Outcomes
- P01 PO1 Been able to demonstrate their learned skills and knowledge regarding business related issues and research which they can use continuously in their personal and business life.
- P02 PO2 Obtained theoretical and practical information from the courses that allowed students to learn and work independently.
- P03 PO3 Been ensured that they learnt by increasing their level of knowledge and skills which are necessary in their field.
- P04 PO4 Increased their creativity and analytical thinking and developed crucial skills which are needed to be applied both in their studies, research, and future careers.
- P05 PO5 Adopted and implemented ethical principles and moral values regarding the use of technology in their studies and professional lives by creating an awareness on using the technological imperatives.
- P06 PO6 Designed their theoretical and practical knowledge in a way that they could make use of in a collaborative usage and various working contexts.
- P07 PO7 Enrolled in intercultural or international projects which could provide opportunities to develop their skills and implement them successfully in their studies, research and future careers.
- P08 PO8 Improved their communication skills successfully and been able to implement them in various international education, research and work context by increasing their social capital.
- P09 PO9 Been able to implement their learnt knowledge and research skills into practice through scenarios, case studies, empirical articles and real-life observations.
- P10 PO10 Created awareness and developed ethical undertaking by incorporating the learnt theories with environmental approaches to be further implemented into their research and careers.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L06 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |