Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Introduction to Communication RTS121 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Kazım Özkan ERTÜRK
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Kazım Özkan ERTÜRK (Güz)
Goals The basic concepts of communication sciences, mainstream communication theories and critical theories are aimed to be transferred to the student.
Course Content The content of this course is based on the transfer of the basic concepts and theories of communication science in terms of communication science and communication practices. Within the scope of the course, the mainstream theories in communication science, from critical theories to communication styles, types of communication and their reflections to daily life will be emphasized.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Defines the basic concepts of communication science.
2 Have knowledge about mainstream communication theories.
3 Defines critical theories in communication science.
4 Compare classical and contemporary communication theories and concepts and evaluate them from a critical perspective.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week What is Communication? Research, Interview
2. Week Communication as an Interdisciplinary Field Research, Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Types of Communication Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
4. Week Basic Elements of the Communication Process Research, Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Communication Types Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Mass Media Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Research
7. Week Effects of Mass Media Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Midterm exam Practice
9. Week Media Theories and Basic Communication Models Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Research
10. Week Communication Models Research, Interview, Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Impact Research in Communication Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Critical Approaches in Communication
13. Week Critical Approaches in Communication Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week General Evaluation Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
15. Week FINAL Practice
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Students will be able to define the concepts related to cinema and television sectors.
2 Students will be able to discuss the reflections of this information in the fields of application by dominating both basic and new theoretical orientations and concepts in cinema and television fields.
3 Students will be able to comprehends the historical processes of cinema, television, media and communication fields and compares them with today's sectoral trends.
4 Students will be able to have knowledge about the structure and working principle of the technical materials used in the field, follow the current material developed in line with the new orientations and apply this knowledge by reflecting on their own studies.
5 Students will be able to work in the field of cinema and television, they develop appropriate solutions by calculating possible problems.
6 Students will be able to combine the theoretical knowledge related by the cinema and television sectors with the practical methods.
7 Students will be able to develop collaborative work by linking cinema and television fields with other arranged disciplines.
8 Students will be able to questioning the innovations they pursue, they discover their own directions of cinema and television.
9 Students will be able to provide the opportunity to use and share knowledge, skills effectively by participating in national and international film screenings, festivals, contests and similar organizations.
10 Students will be able to recognize the ethical values in cinema and television fields and applies them in the working environment.
11 Students will be able to organize that bring together individuals working in the field of cinema and television organizations and arrange an environment of reflection and discussion.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 3 3 3 3
PY2 4 4 4 4
PY3 5 5 5 5
PY4 2 2 2 2
PY5 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4
PY7 5 5 5 5
PY8 4 4 4 4
PY9 3 3 3 3
PY10 5 5 5 5
PY11 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • İletişim Kavram Kuram ve Uygulamaları, Nazife Güngör, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2016
  • İletişim Bilimine Giriş, Metin Işık, Eğitim Yayınevi, 2016
  • İletişime Giriş, Mete Çamdereli, Dem Yayınları, 2008
  • İletişime Giriş, Nazife Güngör, Phoenix Yayınları, 2016
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 15 1 15
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 1 1 1
Interview 2 1 2
Presentation (Preparation) 2 1 2
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 10 4 40
Homework 2 10 3 30
Final 1 2 2
Classroom Activities 4 2 8
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0