Philosophical Communication and Media Ethics II(COM200)
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
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COM200 | Philosophical Communication and Media Ethics II | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Prerequisites | COM237 FELSEFİ İLETİŞİM VE MEDYA ETİĞİ I |
Admission Requirements | COM237 FELSEFİ İLETİŞİM VE MEDYA ETİĞİ I |
Language of Instruction | Turkish |
Course Type | Compulsory |
Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
Course Instructor(s) | İdil ENGİNDENİZ iengindeniz@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
Assistant | |
Objective | The era of disinformation or 'fake news', in which the distinction between information and non-information, as well as between reliable and unreliable sources, are increasingly blurred, necessitates the application or translation of critical thinking skills based on ethical-philosophical perspectives to the processes of generating and/or processing all types of 'communication content'. |
Content | In terms of philosophical communication, the critique of various "communication contents" across different platforms and the production of "communication content" from a philosophical communication perspective. |
Course Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the student will acquire skills in: * Developing projects * Analyzing communication contents from a philosophical communication perspective * Critiquing communication contents from a philosophical communication perspective * Producing communication content with a philosophical communication perspective * Identifying fallacies in communication contents * Producing content related to the relationships between fallacies in communication contents, hate speech, propaganda, and fake news * Writing thematic reports on circulating communication contents. |
Teaching and Learning Methods |
Project development Audio-visual resources related to the course Guest participation (Bringing together various experts to engage with students in critically analyzing content) Research Critical reading, writing Assignments Presentations Projects Portfolio work Reports Seminars |
References |
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Theory Topics
Week | Weekly Contents |
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1 | Introduction to philosophical communication: What is it? What is it not? |
2 | Concepts, issues, and debates regarding communication contents |
3 | Concepts, issues, and debates regarding communication contents |
4 | Project development |
5 | Critical reading and writing |
6 | Research, presentation, discussion |
7 | Research, presentation, discussion |
8 | Research, presentation, discussion |
9 | Research, presentation, discussion |
10 | Portfolio work |
11 | Portfolio work |
12 | Portfolio work |
13 | Reporting |
14 | Making contents digitally accessible |
Practice Topics
Week | Weekly Contents |
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Contribution to Overall Grade
Number | Contribution | |
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Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 1 | 40 |
Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 60 |
Toplam | 2 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
Number | Contribution | |
---|---|---|
Assignments | 0 | 0 |
Presentation | 0 | 0 |
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 | 1 | 40 |
No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
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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 | |||||
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 | |||||
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 | |||||
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 | |||||
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 | |||||
11 | They learn sociological, cultural and aesthetic approaches in electronic, digital media and film | |||||
12 | They learn the political economy of cultural industries, labour and production relations, analysis of marketing and consumption patterns. | |||||
13 | They learn at a first level how to use the equipment necessary for the production of audio-visual content for TV, radio and digital media and of films in different genres | |||||
14 | They gain experience in conducting creative activities in electronic, digital media and film; in producing and working in groups | |||||
15 | They acquire theoretical information in the fields of public relations, advertising, integrated marketing communication and organizational communication | |||||
16 | They are familiar with the research, planning, implementation and evaluation processes in public relations and advertising; they can create campaigns, present them effectively and write reports | |||||
17 | They have knowledge of organisational communication, crisis and risk communication, reputation management, media relations, media planning, digital media management, brand management and interpersonal communication. They are able to carry out activities in these areas | |||||
18 | They use public relations and advertising strategies and tactics appropriate to the specificities of conventional and new media | |||||
19 | They are aware of legal regulations, ethical codes in public relations and advertising, and they remain faithful to them | X | ||||
20 | They are familiar with the different theoretical approaches regarding the social place, role and functions of journalism as a social institution and phenomenon; they are familiar with the process of producing information for conventional and digital media | X | ||||
21 | They are familiar with the structural and technical specificities, management characteristics of conventional/mainstream media, as well as alternative media structures | X | ||||
22 | They are familiar with the new conceptual and theoretical discussions emerging from interactive/digital media in terms of social sciences and humanities | X | ||||
23 | They are familiar with the historical development of journalism in Turkey and in the world; they can analyse it in the context of social and political history | |||||
24 | They have the ability to effectively use information technology, printing and publishing techniques; to write a press article using data collected on the web and on social media, to visualize this data and to publish it | X |
Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
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Class Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Working Hours out of Class | 12 | 3 | 36 |
Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Presentation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other Applications | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reports | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Learning Diary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total Workload | 89 | ||
Total Workload / 25 | 3,56 | ||
Credits ECTS | 4 |