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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

HRE301

Course Name:

Political Communication

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

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 :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SERRA ORKAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HAVVA PALACI

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of the political communication course is to examine the history and philosophy of politics by focusing on the concept of communication and to learn the related concepts. To develop the skills of commenting and to follow the reflections of political communication in the media. In this context, rhetoric and public relations campaigns will be discussed.

Course Content:

The political news, media and political, myths and realitics
Discussion of democracy and policital communication
Discussion of Media, Politics and Democracy
The study of political communication
Political Philosophy
The mass communication perspectives
Political socializations which is under the influence of media technologies
War, Terror and socializations
Political news, mass communication and public space
Presidential campaigns prior on the age of televizon, the comtenporary media campaign
Political campaigns, political parties and media
The Role of the political advertising on the election campaign

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Political news, media and politics, myths and facts; early history of political communication studies; democracy and political communication; political social cohesion under the influence of media technologies; mass communication and public space; political campaigns, political parties and media; political advertising; participation in political communication.
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)	Discussion of Syllabus	Siyaset Felsefesi - David Miller - Dost yayınları Siyasal İletişimi Anlamak - Oya Tokgöz - İmge Yayınları
2)	.Definition of political communication .Introduction to the history of political communication .Political communication techniques	Homework: Reading for the next class - Understanding Political Communication - Oya Tokgöz - İmge Publishing
3)	.Political Communication Practices .Three elements of politics .Discussion of communication techniques	Political Philosophy - David Miller - Dost Publishing Understanding Political Communication - Oya Tokgöz - İmge Publishing
4)	.Rights and freedoms in political communication .Introduction to the concept of democracy .Those who contribute to the development of political communication .Political philosophers	Political Philosophy - David Miller - Dost Publishing Understanding Political Communication - Oya Tokgöz - İmge Publishing
5)	.Political Communication technologies .Written and electronic press .News agencies	Political Philosophy - David Miller - Dost Publishing Understanding Political Communication - Oya Tokgöz - İmge Publishing
6)	The roles of mass media Political publications in different countries Entertainment, censorship and security	Political Philosophy - David Miller - Dost Publishing Understanding Political Communication - Oya Tokgöz - İmge Publishing
7)	MIDTERM EXAM
8)	Declaration of human rights Responsibilities of institutions and individuals in the media Control and regulation in communication Movements restricting freedom	Political Philosophy - David Miller - Dost Publishing Understanding Political Communication - Oya Tokgöz - İmge Publishing
9)	.Use of new communication technologies .Youtube, facebook, twitter, instagram .Free movement of information .Statements on freedom of the press	Political Philosophy - David Miller - Dost Publishing Understanding Political Communication - Oya Tokgöz - İmge Publishing
10)	.Discussing the nature of good and bad governance .Forms of management .The concept of class and a modern look at Marx	Political Philosophy - David Miller - Dost Publishing Understanding Political Communication - Oya Tokgöz - İmge Publishing
11)	.Forms of political participation .Political participation in democracies .Lester Walter Milbrath - political participation and categories .Audience, Transition and Gladiatorial Activities	Political Philosophy - David Miller - Dost Publishing Understanding Political Communication - Oya Tokgöz - İmge Publishing
12)	.Voters, persuasion and rhetoric .Word usage and body language in public relations .The importance of environment and technical structure	Political Philosophy - David Miller - Dost Publishing Understanding Political Communication - Oya Tokgöz - İmge Publishing
13)	.Fankfurt School .Culture Industry .Mass culture and social research	Political Philosophy - David Miller - Dost Publishing Understanding Political Communication - Oya Tokgöz - İmge Publishing
14)	.Various concepts related to democracy .Political parties .Legal and illegal organizations and the concept of authority .Staff parties, mass parties, ideological parties.	Political Philosophy - David Miller - Dost Publishing Understanding Political Communication - Oya Tokgöz - İmge Publishing
15)	• Discuss Political Advertising • Describe characteristics of presidential campaigns ads • Research the last election works in the world • List the populer network studies of elections campaing and discuss the world leaders and political figures	Political Philosophy - David Miller - Dost Publishing Understanding Political Communication - Oya Tokgöz - İmge Publishing
16)	FINAL EXAM	FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	Siyaset Felsefesi - David Miller - Dost Kültür Kitaplığı Siyasal İletişimi Anlamak - Oya Tokgöz - İmge Yayınları

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1
Program Outcomes

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			2