Communication

History and Theories of Radio-Television(CTV201)

Course Code Course Name Semester Theory Practice Lab Credit ECTS
CTV201 History and Theories of Radio-Television 3 2 0 0 2 4
Prerequisites
Admission Requirements
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Type Elective
Course Level Bachelor Degree
Course Instructor(s) Hamdi Serhat GÜNEY hserhatguney@gmail.com (Email)
Assistant
Objective The main objective of this course is to teach the historical background and evolution of radio and television in terms of social, political and cultural aspects. This course also focuses on thecnological changes and format diversifications in radio and television in years. One of the important aims of this course is also to get students obtain the image of differenciations in terms of radio and television broadcasting paradigms from country to country.
Content The beginning of tv in Turkey and the changing of broadcasts in years. The proggressing and the changing of turkish audio visual environment between 1964 and 1990 in terms of legal, cultural and political transformations. Dissolving of public broadcasting systems and the dynamics of local broadcasting. Alternative media theory and practice.
Course Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, the student shall;
- Learn historical evolution of radio and televison braodcasting sytems both across the word and Turkey.
- Interpret radio and televison broadcasting in terms of political, soscial and economic factors
- Learn the characteristics of different systems and experiences of radio and television broadcasts such as public, commercial, local and alternative.
Teaching and Learning Methods Narrative
Audio-visual material
References Ö. Cankaya, TRT- Bir Kitle İletişim Kurumunun Tarihi (1927-2000), YKY, 2003.
R. Williams, Televizyon, Toplum ve Kültürel Biçim, Dost Kitabevi, Ankara, 2003.
E. Köksalan, Alternatif Televizyon, Punto, İstanbul, 2010.
S. Güney, Tüm Yönleriyle Topluluk Radyoları, İstanbul, 2009.
S. İrvan, Medya, Kültür, Siyaset, Ankara, 2002.
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Theory Topics
Week Weekly Contents
1 Beginning of radio and tv broadcasting in the early years of 20th century. The social, political and economic conditions accompanying the first broadcasts.
2 Functioning of radio and tv broadcasting in terms of system approach. Media-power relationships.
3 The analysis of public and commercial broadcasts in terms of international regulations, content and media possession.
4 Changing of radio broadcasting between 1927-1964 in terms of social, political, legal and content.
5 The beginning of tv in Turkey and the changing of broadcasts in years.
6 The proggressing and the changing of turkish audio visual environment between 1964 and 1990 in terms of legal, cultural and political transformations.
7 Dissolving of public broadcasting systems and the dynamics of local broadcasting.
8 The transformation of radio and tv broadcasting after the globalistion process.
9 concepts accompanying thecnologiacal evolutions: HD, interactive broadcasting, participative broadcasting.
10 Alternative media theory.
11 Alternative TV experiences and applications across the world.
12 Community radios and televisions: uses of public sphere.
13 Recent conditions of radio and televison environment in Turkey in terms of regulations, last changings in legal prosedure and control mechanismes. European convention on cross border television.
14 The exemples of web radio applications across the world.
Practice Topics
Week Weekly Contents
Contribution to Overall Grade
  Number Contribution
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade 3 60
Contribution of final exam to overall grade 1 40
Toplam 4 100
In-Term Studies
  Number Contribution
Assignments 1 25
Presentation 1 25
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) 1 25
Project 0 0
Laboratory 0 0
Other Applications 0 0
Quiz 1 25
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 4 100
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
12 They learn the political economy of cultural industries, labour and production relations, analysis of marketing and consumption patterns. X
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 X
14 They gain experience in conducting creative activities in electronic, digital media and film; in producing and working in groups X
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
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
21 They are familiar with the structural and technical specificities, management characteristics of conventional/mainstream media, as well as alternative media structures
22 They are familiar with the new conceptual and theoretical discussions emerging from interactive/digital media in terms of social sciences and humanities
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
Activities Number Period Total Workload
Class Hours 14 2 28
Working Hours out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation 1 5 5
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) 1 15 15
Final Examinations (including preparation) 1 20 20
Quiz 1 3 3
Total Workload 99
Total Workload / 25 3.96
Credits ECTS 4
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