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 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 Plan collaborations with colleagues in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary environments
2. P02 Observation and comparison in the context of art criticism methods
3. P03 Can effectively discuss, criticize and form a theory about the field
4. P04 Can perform original works related to the field and evaluate the results
5. P05 Initiate processes to raise awareness of the society on the protection and promotion of cultural values
6. P06 Associate knowledge, methods and techniques related to the field with other disciplines
7. P07 Discuss on current issues in art and design environment
8. P08 Start a national or international art event
9. P09 Produces innovative and original art/design works
10. P10 Criticize the theories and practices in the field of art and design
11. P11 Can create original art and design works

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