THEORIES OF MASS COMMUNICATION

Course Description

Theories of Mass Communication course examine major theoretical and research trends in the field of mass communication. It aims to help students to develop awareness and basic understanding of a broad range of theories which direct mass media research as well as to encourage them to make associations between these theories in real world situations. Theories of Mass Communication opens with a discussion of the concepts of communication and theory, moves to an overview of the history of mass communication theory, and progresses to an analysis of various mass communication theories and models, ranging from traditional approaches to more recent critical perspectives.

THEORIES OF MASS COMMUNICATION

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Identify (2) theories central to the development of media and communication studies.
2. 02 Summarize (4) the arguments of theories key mainstream and critical theories.
3. 03 Compare (4) mainstream and critical media theories.
4. 04 Assess (5) the strengths and limitations of various types of media theories.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Mass Communication Theory. Foundations, Ferment, and Future. Stanley Baran and D. Davis.
2. 02 Understanding Media Theory, Kevin Williams.
3. 03 Media Today: Mass Communication in a Converging World, Joseph Tudow.
4. 04 Lecturer's notes on moodle

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Identify (2) theories central to the development of media and communication studies. SOLO 2
2. L02 Explain (4) the historical development of media theories and link this development to historically important societal, political, and technological events or issues. SOLO 4
3. L03 Descrıbe (3) the strengths and limitations of various types of media theories. SOLO 3
4. L04 Analyze media texts using communication theories. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Students know the stages of production of radio, television and cinema productions, have the ability and competence to plan and implement work in the stages of production.
2. P02 Students know the basic working principles and operations of audiovisual production tools, have the ability to effectively use these tools in the production process of radio, television and cinema productions.
3. P03 Students have knowledge about theories in the field of radio, television and cinema.
4. P04 Students know the historical development process of radio, television and cinema in the world and in Turkey.
5. P05 Students know the legislation governing the field of radio, television and cinema, national and international professional organizations and ethical principles.
6. P06 Students know the types of programs in radio and television broadcasting.
7. P07 Students know the genres and trends of Cinema.
8. P08 Students know the methods of analyzing and evaluating messages in audio and visual environments.
9. P09 Students prepare, design and implement project proposals for radio, television and cinema projects suitable for different broadcasting environments.
10. P10 Students know the techniques of writing scripts, have the ability to write scripts and prepare a shooting script.
11. P11 Students have the ability to make sound and image editing, apply it in the fields of digital sound design, image design and visual effects use in field-specific content production.
12. P12 Students have the ability to consider, analyze and evaluate the social, economic, political, cultural, etc. effects of media content in written, audio and visual environments from a critical point of view.
13. P13 Students have the competence to design and produce programs and/or make films in the field of radio, television and cinema.
14. P14 Students are proficient in the basic principles of Image aesthetics, visual design, cinematographic language/expression and composition.
15. P15 Students have knowledge about Radio and Television management.
16. P16 Students know the standards in field-specific products.
17. P17 Students are proficient in collaborating for joint work and production in the field of radio, television and cinema.

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