New Media And Communication
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

IRL414

Course Name:

Politics and Film

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. UMUT AZAK

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. UMUT AZAK
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi GÖKÇE BALABAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course aims to understand politics via (probably) the most popular field of culture: films. It introduces students to the basic issues, concepts and ideologies of politics and how those are represented, and also criticized, in selected movies. The subjects that will be covered in this course include cold war and deterrence, (anti)militarism, (post) colonialism, gender politics, capitalism, migration, ethnic conflict, social movements/resistance, fascism/dictatorship, totalitarianism and racism.

Course Content:

The Relationships between Politics and Film; Politics in Movies; Politics of Movies; Film as a Medium for Illustrating, Defending, and Challenging Political Ideas; Critical Content Analysis; Film and Totalitarianism; Film and Colonialism;Anti-Colonialism; Film and Violence; Film and Gender.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) At the end of this course the student will be able to: • Reveal the relation between films and politics;
2) • Demonstrate how films (re)produce and/or challenge the political ideologies and beliefs;
3) • Have a conceptual perspective to analyze films with a critical eye;
4) • Enhance the political views through films.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)
1)	• Review of syllabus • Review and discussion of the course outline • Framing assessment policy and other requirements	none
1)	• To teach totalitarianism • The movie ‘The Lives of Others’	Watching of the movie 'The Lives of Others'
2)	• To demonstrate how films and artworks are not value-free, but reflect the views of those who produce it. • To demonstrate films as social constructs	none
3)	• How films speak to us? • How directors express their opinions	None
4)	• To teach Cold War and Nuclear Deterrence • The Movie ‘Dr. Strangelove’	The movie of Dr. Strangelove will be watched
5)	• To teach militarism • The movie ‘Full Metal Jacket’	Watching of the movie Full Metal Jacket
6)	• To teach ethnic conflicts • The movie ‘Sometimes in April’	Watching of the movie 'Sometimes in April'
7)	• To teach migration • The movie ‘In This World’	Watching of the documentary In This World
8)	• To teach capitalism • The movie ‘There will be blood’	'There Will be Blood' filminin izlenmesi
9)	• To teach fascism/dictatorship • The Movie ‘The Great Dictator’	Watching of the movie 'The Great Dictator'
10)	• To teach totalitarianism • The movie ‘The Lives of Others’	watching of the movie The Lives of Others
11)	• To teach social movements/resistance • The Movie ‘Al Midan’	Watching of the Movie Al-Midan
12)	• To teach gender politics/capitalism • The movie Dogville	Watching of the movie Dogville
13)	• Evaluate students via final exam • Final Exam	none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Dersin kitabı yoktur/There are no textbooks in the course
References:	Yok- None

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Has knowledge of fundamental theories, concepts, and approaches in the field of new media and communication; relates this theoretical knowledge to current media practices.
2) Possesses factual knowledge to analyze the historical development of communication technologies and processes of digital transformation.
3) Analyzes and interprets media content using critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and analytical evaluation skills.
4) Produces and applies original communication projects by effectively using visual, written, and digital media tools.
5) Actively participates in intra- and interdisciplinary teamwork; communicates effectively both in written and oral forms.
6) Acts with social responsibility in media content by considering cultural differences and social diversity.
7) Adopts a lifelong learning approach; continuously updates professional knowledge by following technological and sectoral developments.
8) Follows new media trends, digital platforms, and innovative applications in the field with a critical perspective.
9) Acts in accordance with core ethical principles related to media ethics, digital rights, data security, and freedom of expression.
10) Demonstrates expertise in content production, digital strategy development, and interaction design within new media environments.
11) Plans, executes, and evaluates projects independently or as part of a team by assuming responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has knowledge of fundamental theories, concepts, and approaches in the field of new media and communication; relates this theoretical knowledge to current media practices.
2)	Possesses factual knowledge to analyze the historical development of communication technologies and processes of digital transformation.
3)	Analyzes and interprets media content using critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and analytical evaluation skills.
4)	Produces and applies original communication projects by effectively using visual, written, and digital media tools.
5)	Actively participates in intra- and interdisciplinary teamwork; communicates effectively both in written and oral forms.
6)	Acts with social responsibility in media content by considering cultural differences and social diversity.
7)	Adopts a lifelong learning approach; continuously updates professional knowledge by following technological and sectoral developments.
8)	Follows new media trends, digital platforms, and innovative applications in the field with a critical perspective.
9)	Acts in accordance with core ethical principles related to media ethics, digital rights, data security, and freedom of expression.
10)	Demonstrates expertise in content production, digital strategy development, and interaction design within new media environments.
11)	Plans, executes, and evaluates projects independently or as part of a team by assuming responsibility.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Group study and homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Presentation
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 50
Presentation	1	% 15
Final	1	% 20
Paper Submission	1	% 15
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 80
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 20
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	13
Presentations / Seminar	13	39
Paper Submission	13	39
Final	13	37
Total Workload		167