Communication Ethics(COM431)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM431 | Communication Ethics | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | French |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | İdil ENGİNDENİZ iengindeniz@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | At the end of this course, the student will have knowledge of theoretical approaches in ethics, will be able to make ethical decisions and will be able to assess conflicts in different areas of communication. |
| Content |
Basic theories of ethics Discussion of theories through various questions and examples Ethical decision models and checklists Knowledge and discussion of conflicting issues in various areas of communication Knowledge of the ethics of the discussion |
| Course Learning Outcomes | As part of this course, the student will be able to understand the main theories of ethics, what they correspond to in everyday life; know how to evaluate the decision ethically while making decisions in professional and private life; acquire the ability to reflect and discuss conflicting issues related to the field. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Presentations and explanations of the course content by the teacher, use of written materials, presentations of articles by students and discussions of various case studies. |
| References |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to fundamental concepts |
| 2 | Kantian ethical approach |
| 3 | Utilitarianism |
| 4 | Presentation of case studies / Discussion |
| 5 | Presentation of case studies / Discussion |
| 6 | Presentation of case studies / Discussion |
| 7 | Presentation of case studies / Discussion |
| 8 | Presentation of case studies / Discussion |
| 9 | Presentation of case studies / Discussion |
| 10 | Presentation of case studies / Discussion |
| 11 | Presentation of case studies / Discussion |
| 12 | Presentation of case studies / Discussion |
| 13 | Presentation of case studies / Discussion |
| 14 | Presentation of case studies / Discussion |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 2 | 90 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 10 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 1 | 50 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 40 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 2 | 90 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Will have effective written and oral communication skills in Turkish | X | ||||
| 2 | Will have a thorough knowledge of at least two foreign languages | X | ||||
| 3 | Will be informed about art and culture, human rights, social, professional and ethical values, law and legislation, quality standards, and will be aware of their responsibility on these subjects | X | ||||
| 4 | Will have sufficient knowledge about social sciences, professions and sectors in communication and media, innovative and entrepreneurial practices | X | ||||
| 5 | Will have the ability to use, in an effective and creative way, the techniques and tools and information technologies necessary for interactive and conventional media, in the context of health and safety in the workplace | X | ||||
| 6 | Will have the ability to develop documentary and fictional content related to their field for interactive and conventional media; also the ability to produce and manage this content in group | X | ||||
| 7 | Will have the theoretical knowledge and ability to carry out and share scientific work on communication environments and processes of interactive and conventional media and on the individual and social outcomes of the latter | X | ||||
| 8 | Will have the knowledge of analysis and modelling techniques to analyse interactive and conventional media and the communication environments and processes | X | ||||
| 9 | Will have the ability to question and critically analyse developments and problems concerning interactive and conventional media and the communication environments and processes, will be aware of the public interest, social responsibility and the environment, will be sensitive to contemporary world’s and Turkey's current problems; will develop a libertarian, democratic, constructive and problem-solving approach | X | ||||
| 10 | They are familiar with the historical development processes of electronic, digital media and film; and the current developments in these fields | X | ||||
| 11 | They learn sociological, cultural and aesthetic approaches in electronic, digital media and film | X | ||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Presentation | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload | 77 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 3.08 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 3 | ||