| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | GİT301 | Turkish | Compulsory | 5. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Lectures, Q&A sessions, and case studies/examples |
| Course Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYŞE USLU |
| Instructor(s) | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Pınar İNCEEFE (Güz) |
| Goals | This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the scope and principles of semiotics. Semiotics is a discipline that examines the processes of signs and sign actions, as well as meaning-making, through elements such as images, sounds, gestures, body language, and objects. The goal of the course is to ensure that students gain a deep understanding of the theoretical framework and principles of semiotics and develop the ability to approach multiple forms of communication from a semiotic perspective. In this context, students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of semiotics, the relationships between signs and communication, and the applicability of semiotic techniques. Students will acquire the competence to apply semiotic concepts within their own fields of study. |
| Course Content | This course aims to enhance students’ competencies in communication and cultural analysis by providing an in-depth exploration of the fundamental concepts of semiotics and its function within communication studies. The course emphasizes Ferdinand de Saussure’s theory of the sign, highlighting the role of linguistic structures in the production of meaning, and situates these structures within a broader framework through Charles Sanders Peirce’s semiotic theory. The study of codes and meaning-making processes develops students’ abilities to decode codes and interpret meanings across diverse communication environments. Semiotic applications demonstrate their functions in media and architecture, while structuralist theories provide the theoretical foundations for these processes. Semiotic readings of texts and cinema strengthen students’ analytical thinking skills. Media-text analyses enable a deeper examination of contemporary forms of communication, such as advertising, news, and fashion. By the end of the course, students will have engaged with contemporary semiotic approaches and discussed their significance in communication studies, equipping them with comprehensive knowledge of modern analytical methods. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | By the end of this course, students will be able to: Identify and define different forms of signs, |
| 2 | Understand and appropriately use the terms and concepts of semiotics |
| 3 | Analyze the diverse uses of signs in human communication |
| 4 | Analyze the use of signs across multiple media |
| 5 | Apply semiotic principles to their own field of study |
| 6 | Produce reflective texts on signifying practices used in media tools |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Course Introduction and Fundamental Concepts of Semiotics | |
| 2. Week | Ferdinand de Saussure’s Theory of the Sign and Principles | |
| 3. Week | Charles Sanders Peirce’s Theory of the Sign and Principles | |
| 4. Week | Codes | |
| 5. Week | Connotation, Signification, and Myths | |
| 6. Week | Semiotic Applications | |
| 7. Week | Structuralist Theories and Their Applications | |
| 8. Week | Mid Term Exam | |
| 9. Week | Semiotic Readings of Texts | |
| 10. Week | Semiotic Readings in Cinema | |
| 11. Week | Media-Text Analyses I: Advertisements | |
| 12. Week | Media-Text Analyses II: News | |
| 13. Week | Media-Text Analyses III: Fashion and Material Culture Objects | |
| 14. Week | Semiotic Approaches from the 1960s to the Present | |
| 15. Week | Final Exam |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Familiar with art culture and aesthetics subjects. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Familiar with the interdisciplinary interaction that is associated with the relevant field of art. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Familiar with artistic criticism methods. | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | Provides theory and application integrity. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| Güz Dönemi | |||
| Responsible Personnel | Grup | Evaluation Method | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Pınar İNCEEFE | Vize | 40.00 | |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Pınar İNCEEFE | Final | 60.00 | |
| Toplam | 100.00 | ||
| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Practice | 14 | 1 | 14 | |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 5 | 1 | 5 | |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 | |
| Total Workload | 78 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
