International Communication(COM308)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM308 | International Communication | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Dilruba ÇATALBAŞ dcatalbas@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | In this course, it is aimed to examine modernism, postmodernism and transformation of capitalism, arising of the concept of globalisation and the function of international communication networks in this transformation and discuss ever developing and growing communication industry within various paradigms. |
| Content | See subject headings |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the student shall: 1-Assess capitalism, globalisation and the relationships between international communication orders with their causes and effects and under a historical perspective, 2-Learn about the function of international media and entertainment industry ever growing in this new economic regime with examples, 3-Have the opportunity to learn about and compare different media systems in different regions and their working. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Participating Conference |
| References |
David Held-Anthony McGrew,Küresel Dönüşümler: Büyük Küreselleşme Tartışması, Ankara, Phoenix Yayınları, 2008 Daya Thussu, International Communication, Continuity and Change, Hodder Arnold Publication, 2006. Francis Fukuyama, Tarihin Sonu ve Son İnsan, Gün Yayıncılık, 1993 Güliz Uluç, Küreselleşen Medya:İktidar ve Mücadele Alanı, Anahtar Kitaplar, 2003. Robert McChesney-Ellen Wood-John Foster, Kapitalizm ve Enformasyon Çağı:Küresel İletişim Devriminin Politik Ekonomisi Unesco, Sean McBride Raporu(Many Voices One World-Çok Sesli Tek Dünya),1980 Yasemin İnceoğlu, Uluslar arası Medya:Medya Eleştirileri, Der Yayınları, İstanbul, 2004. |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction |
| 2 | Theories of International Relations |
| 3 | Propaganda Studies: 1st World War |
| 4 | Propaganda Studies: 2nd World War |
| 5 | Modernization Theory |
| 6 | Development Theory |
| 7 | Mid term exam |
| 8 | Dependency Theory |
| 9 | Imperialism and Cultural Imperialism |
| 10 | New World Information and Communication Ordr (NWICO) and UNESCO |
| 11 | Comparative Media Systems |
| 12 | Globalization and Global Media |
| 13 | Orientalism and Postcolonialims |
| 14 | Information Society |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 1 | 50 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 50 |
| 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 | 1 | 10 |
| Toplam | 2 | 50 |
| 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 76 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 3.04 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 3 | ||