Communication Law and Copyright Law (COM212) | GSÜ

Content

Objective

The course focuses first on the freedom of expression and then on
the legal regulations of the different mass communication means

Course Content

Week 1.Introduction to communication law
Week 2.Vitoria and the right to communicate
Week 3. The limits of the freedom of expression/ Spinoza and Mill
Week 4. The limits of the freedom of expression according to the
enforcement mechanisms of international human rights treaties
Week 5.The limits of the freedom of expression (1) moral
Week 6. The limits of the freedom of expression (2) national
security and territorial integrity
Week 7. Written press/ Introduction (1)
Week 8. Written press/ Periodics regime (2)
Week 9. Penal liability in press crimes
Week 10. Audiovisual media/Introduction (2)
Week 11. Audiovisual media (2)
Week 12. Law of Publicity
Week 13.Internet law
Week 14.Review

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the student:
- Will be able to determine the limits of the freedom of
expression in the lights of the jurisprudence of the
universal and regional human rights mechanisms.
- Will have a detailed knowledge of the legal regulations
in the field of written press, audiovisual media and
internet.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Comparaison of the international conventions and domectic law ans analyse of decisions concerning the subjekts.

References

Cemal Bali Akal, Modern Düşüncenin Doğuşu, Dost Kitabevi
Yayınları, 2003
-Özden Cankaya, Melike Batur Yamaner, Kitle İletişim Özgürlüğü,
Turhan Kitabevi, Ankara, 2006
-Kayıhan İçel, Yener Ünver, Kitle Haberleşme Hukuku, Beta, 2009
-İnal Emrehan; Başak Baysal, Reklam Hukuku, On iki Levha
Yayınları, 2008
-Emmanuel Derieux, Droit des Médias, Droit Français, Européen et
International, L.G.D.J, 2004
-Laurent Delpart, Céline Halpern, Communication et Internet:
pouvoir et droit, Vuibert, 2000

Weekly Contents

Theory Topics
Week	Weekly Contents
1	Introduction to communication law
2	Vitoria and the right to communicate
3	The limits of the freedom of expression/ Spinoza and Mill
4	The limits of the freedom of expression according to the enforcement mechanisms of international human rights treaties
5	The limits of the freedom of expression (1) moral
6	Week 6. The limits of the freedom of expression (2) national security and territorial integrity
7	Written press/ Introduction (1)
8	Written press/ Periodics regime (2)
9	Penal liability in press crimes
10	Audiovisual media/Introduction (2)
11	Audiovisual media (2)
12	Law of Publicity
13	Internet law
14	Review

Assessment System

Contribution to Overall Grade
Activities	Number	Contribution
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade	1	40
Contribution of final exam to overall grade	1	60
Total	2	100

In-Term Studies
Activities	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
Make-up	0	0
Total	1	40

Relation of Proficiency

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	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
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
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

ECTS

Activities	Number	Period	Total Workload
Class Hours	14	2	28
Working Hours out of Class	14	1	14
Assignments	0	0	0
Presentation	0	0	0
Midterm Examinations (including preparation)	1	12	12
Project	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Other Applications	0	0	0
Final Examinations (including preparation)	1	14	14
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
Make-up	0	0	0
Yıl Sonu	0	0	0
Hazırlık Yıl Sonu	0	0	0
Hazırlık Bütünleme	0	0	0
Total Workload			68
Total Workload / 25			2.72
Credits ECTS			3