GSTE358 Gastronomy and MediaIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs MedicineGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Medicine
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: GSTE358
Course Name: Gastronomy and Media
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 2 3 6
Language of instruction:
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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 : Assoc. Prof. İLKAY GÖK
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide a critical view of the relationship between media and popular culture in contemporary societies. Popular culture / mass culture, decisive means of mass communication in the world and in Turkey, effects, media-society relationship, hegemony, gives information about the concepts of feminism and colonization.
Course Content: Syllabus
Evaluation of popular culture from a general point of view
evaluation of ideology
Evaluation of media theories
Social media evaluation
Evaluation of structuralism and post structuralism theories
Midterm exam
Evaluation of the concept of hegemony
Evaluation of media and "other" problem
Evaluation of the theories of feminism
Evaluation of the concept of postmodernism
Evaluation of popular culture in Turkey

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Defining the concepts of Popular Culture, Capitalism and Mass Culture • Evaluating the popular culture from an overview
2) • Evaluation of the concept of ideology • Looking / Seeing: Representing, defining the concepts of image, ideology and meaning
3) • General definition of media theories • Evaluation of media theories • Identification of social media and media exchange issues with examples • Evaluation of social media
4) • Definition of Structuralism and Post Structuralism theories • Introducing and analyzing the theories of Ferdinand de Saussure, Claude Levi-Strauss and Will Wright • Roland Barthes: Introducing and analyzing the theories of Mythologies, Jacques Derrida and Jacques Lacan • Evaluation of Structuralism and Post Structuralism theories
5) • Introduction of Antonio Gramsci • Introducing and analyzing the concepts of Hegemony and Ideology Evaluation of the concept of hegemony
6) • Introducing the problem of representing the media and the “Other” • Media and evaluation of the “Other” problem
7) • Introducing gender and feminism theories • Evaluation of feminism theories
8) • Introducing the concept of postmodernism • Introduction and analysis of the theories of Jean-Francois Lyotard, Jean Baudrillard and Fredric Jameson • Evaluation of the concept of postmodernism
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) • Distribution of the course syllabus at the beginning of the course, • To explain the content of the course to the students, • Meet • Sharing the expectations, No data
2) • Defining the concepts of Popular Culture, Capitalism and Mass Culture reading
3) • Looking / Seeing: Representing, defining the concepts of image, ideology and meaning reading
4) • General definition of media theories reading
5) • Identification of social media and media exchange issues with examples reading
6) • Definition of Structuralism and Post Structuralism theories • Introducing and analyzing the theories of Ferdinand de Saussure, Claude Levi-Strauss and Will Wright reading
7) • Definition of Structuralism and Post Structuralism theories • Roland Barthes: Introducing and analyzing the theories of Mythologies, Jacques Derrida and Jacques Lacan reading
8) • To test the competencies of the topics covered in the 7-week process with the midterm exam. • Resolves midterm exam questions and reports any deficiencies. none
9) • Introduction of Antonio Gramsci • Introducing and analyzing the concepts of Hegemony and Ideology reading
10) • Introducing the problem of representing the media and the “Other” reading
11) • Introducing gender and feminism theories reading
12) • Introducing the concept of postmodernism • Introduction and analysis of the theories of Jean-Francois Lyotard, Jean Baudrillard and Fredric Jameson reading
13) • introducing and analyzing issues of popular culture in Turkey reading
14) • A general review before the final exam review
15) • A general review before the final exam review
16) Final Exam No data

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Cultural Theory and Popular Culture: An Introduction, 3th edition
©2001 | Pearson| Published: December 22, 2001
ISBN-10: 0582423635
References: Storey, John, Cultural Theory and Popular Culture: An Introduction, 3th edition, Boston: Pearson, 2001

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Describe the basic structure, development and normal mechanisms of the human in terms of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems
2) Investigates the abnormal structures and mechanisms in the human body, explains with the information depending on high quality scientific research, evaluates the reason of the diseases regarding in the interaction of the individual with his environment
3) Gain knowledge about basic and clinical medicine
4) Apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by the patient management in accordance with the modern medical concept.
5) Apply basic medical procedures necessary for diagnosis and treatment of diseases
6) Perform first level treatment for common diseases in the community based on scientific data and by using highly effective methods
7) Treat patients in emergency situations and transport the patient when needed
8) Perform preventive medicine and forensic medicine applications
9) Evaluate the effects of environmental factors on human health
10) Gain knowledge about the structure and functioning of the National Health System
11) Advocate for the health promotion, and development of health care services for the benefits of the individuals in the community
12) Define legal responsibilities and ethical principles
13) Act in accordance with professional values, ethical principles and legal regulations
14) Take responsibility for lifelong learning and personal assessment
15) Organize and attend to scientific meetings and conduct scientific projects
16) Know at least one common foreign language sufficient to keep up with current medical literature and communicate with peers; and use statistics and computer programmes to evaluate scientific studies

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Describe the basic structure, development and normal mechanisms of the human in terms of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems
2) Investigates the abnormal structures and mechanisms in the human body, explains with the information depending on high quality scientific research, evaluates the reason of the diseases regarding in the interaction of the individual with his environment
3) Gain knowledge about basic and clinical medicine
4) Apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by the patient management in accordance with the modern medical concept.
5) Apply basic medical procedures necessary for diagnosis and treatment of diseases
6) Perform first level treatment for common diseases in the community based on scientific data and by using highly effective methods
7) Treat patients in emergency situations and transport the patient when needed
8) Perform preventive medicine and forensic medicine applications
9) Evaluate the effects of environmental factors on human health
10) Gain knowledge about the structure and functioning of the National Health System
11) Advocate for the health promotion, and development of health care services for the benefits of the individuals in the community
12) Define legal responsibilities and ethical principles
13) Act in accordance with professional values, ethical principles and legal regulations
14) Take responsibility for lifelong learning and personal assessment
15) Organize and attend to scientific meetings and conduct scientific projects
16) Know at least one common foreign language sufficient to keep up with current medical literature and communicate with peers; and use statistics and computer programmes to evaluate scientific studies

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 45
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 1
Total Workload 47