YMD403 Media SociologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Aviation ManagementGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: YMD403
Course Name: Media Sociology
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Common Pool
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 SEMRA GEÇKİN ONAT
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SERRA ORKAN
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SEMRA GEÇKİN ONAT
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to make students understand the basic concepts of communication and society, to contribute to the knowledge of basic concepts, facts and events of communication and media sociology. In addition, the course helps to apply theoretical concepts to real social and cultural processes and to analyze different perspectives on the effects of mass media through examples.
Course Content: What is the meaning of media on society? What are the relations between mass communication studies and other dimensions of social practice? How did internet and digitalization reshape social, cultural, political and economic relations? Are media cultures affirmate today's dominant social relations?

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Have knowledge about concepts and theories related to sociology and communication science.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To be able to use theoretical and practical information with related information sources. To be able to recognize and explain the relationship between social events and phenomena in the field of media and communication.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) To be able to communicate with the people and institutions about what they have learned in the basic knowledge and theoretical framework about contemporary issues in the field of communication and media sociology, and to convey their ideas and solution proposals in constructive language.
Learning Competence
1) To be able to critically approach knowledge, theories and facts acquired in the field of communication and media sociology, to make recommendations and to determine the need for learning.
Field Specific Competence
1) Behave according to democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethics.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) To be able to take responsibility in the field of communication and media individually or in group work and to be able to carry out the task taken or to be carried out independently.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Explaining the relationship between human evolution and individual technique. To introduce different media theorists in terms of media and communication sociology.
2) Explaining the history of media and examining the historical development process of mass media.
3) The Difficulties of Thinking on Communication, Basic Concepts of Social Sciences and Communication.
4) General information about media theorists and media theories.
5) Direct Impact theories: Propaganda, Fear, Hypodermic Syringe, Persuasion.
6) Marshall McLuhan - Global Village, Typographic Human.
7) Jean Baudrillard - Simulakr and Simulation, Sociology of Consumption.
8) Sociology of Cultural Practices.
9) Christian Fuchs - Digital Labor and Karl Marx
10) Anthony Giddens - The Results of Modernity.
11) Identity and Gender: A Perspective on Feminist Media Studies.
12) Theories of public sphere: Transformation of the public sphere: Sociology of New Media: A chain of information.
13) Communication and Sports: Popular Culture and Football: Football, Nationalism and Violence.
14) General evaluation, criticism and analysis through examples.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Maigret, E. (2011), Medya ve İletişim Sosyolojisi, Çev. Halime Yücel, İletişim Yay.
Erol Mutlu. (2005), Globalleşme, Popüler Kültür ve Medya, Ütopya Yayınları.
Ünsal Oskay. (2013), Yıkanmak istemeyen Çocuklar Olalım, Yapı Kredi Yayınları.
References: Ritzer, G. (2011), Sociological Theory, McGraw Hill. )
Manuel Castellls & Martin Ince (2006), Manuel Castells’le Söyleşiler
Manuel Castells (2005), Enformasyon Çağı: Ekonomik, Kültür ve Toplum, 1. Cilt
Nick Stevenson (2008 ), Medya Kültürleri: Sosyal Teori ve Kitle İletişimi, Çev. Göze Orhon&Barış Engin Aksoy, Ütopya Yayınevi.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) He/she has in-depth information required by the legal, social and environmental framework in which all transportation operations, especially aviation, are involved.
2) He/she has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, supported by books, equipment and other sources containing up-to-date information on air transportation / logistics.
3) He/she has sufficient knowledge for the technical aspects of air transportation and logistics.
4) He/she has sufficient legal knowledge on basic issues related to international trade and business.
5) He/she uses theoretical and practical knowledge in aviation business management, logistics, transportation and business management solutions together.
6) He/she uses theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science and transportation together to solve operational problems.
7) He/she identifies, defines, formulates and solves basic problems related to the field of air transportation / logistics. For this purpose, he/she selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques.
8) He/she analyzes a system, system component or process and designs it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; applies modern design methods accordingly.
9) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools required for basic applications in air transportation / logistics.
10) He/she independently conducts a comprehensive advanced level study in air transportation / logistics.
11) He/she accesses information by doing research, uses databases and other information resources.
12) He/she works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and takes responsibility.
13) He/she plans project development studies in the field and manages related activities.
14) He/she organizes, plans and directs teamwork in air transportation / logistics related comprehensive projects.
15) With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, he/she follows science and technology developments in aviation management, logistics and transportation and renews himself/herself constantly. He/she also evaluates the knowledge / skills acquired in the field with a critical thinking.
16) He/she works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams in aviation management, national and international transportation and logistics environments both in theoretical and applied fields.
17) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools necessary for air transport / logistics applications.
18) He/she communicates effectively with relevant people and institutions, being aware of the universal and social effects of applications and solutions in the aviation field.
19) He/she develops solutions to problems and shares his ideas in writing and verbally, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
20) He/she has a comprehensive understanding about management of aviation companies, safety and security issues in aviation, air law, airport operations and technical aspects of aviation specific applications.
21) He/she is aware of the aviation principles and values. He/she has professional and ethical responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) He/she has in-depth information required by the legal, social and environmental framework in which all transportation operations, especially aviation, are involved.
2) He/she has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, supported by books, equipment and other sources containing up-to-date information on air transportation / logistics.
3) He/she has sufficient knowledge for the technical aspects of air transportation and logistics.
4) He/she has sufficient legal knowledge on basic issues related to international trade and business.
5) He/she uses theoretical and practical knowledge in aviation business management, logistics, transportation and business management solutions together.
6) He/she uses theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science and transportation together to solve operational problems.
7) He/she identifies, defines, formulates and solves basic problems related to the field of air transportation / logistics. For this purpose, he/she selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques.
8) He/she analyzes a system, system component or process and designs it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; applies modern design methods accordingly.
9) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools required for basic applications in air transportation / logistics.
10) He/she independently conducts a comprehensive advanced level study in air transportation / logistics.
11) He/she accesses information by doing research, uses databases and other information resources.
12) He/she works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and takes responsibility.
13) He/she plans project development studies in the field and manages related activities.
14) He/she organizes, plans and directs teamwork in air transportation / logistics related comprehensive projects.
15) With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, he/she follows science and technology developments in aviation management, logistics and transportation and renews himself/herself constantly. He/she also evaluates the knowledge / skills acquired in the field with a critical thinking.
16) He/she works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams in aviation management, national and international transportation and logistics environments both in theoretical and applied fields.
17) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools necessary for air transport / logistics applications.
18) He/she communicates effectively with relevant people and institutions, being aware of the universal and social effects of applications and solutions in the aviation field.
19) He/she develops solutions to problems and shares his ideas in writing and verbally, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
20) He/she has a comprehensive understanding about management of aviation companies, safety and security issues in aviation, air law, airport operations and technical aspects of aviation specific applications.
21) He/she is aware of the aviation principles and values. He/she has professional and ethical responsibility.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Report Writing
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Individual Project
Reporting
Case study presentation

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 16 48
Study Hours Out of Class 16 112
Midterms 1 3
Final 1 3
Total Workload 166