Information Package

Program of Law (English 30%)

LAWG475

PRESS LAW

Course Code
LAWG475
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 1
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand basics of the press law
  2. Explain the elements of media
  3. Describe the varieties of media
  4. Analyze the importence of media
  5. Analyze press law in light of the freedom of thought and expression
  6. Describe and explain liability conditions and varieties in press law
  7. Describe statute of RTUK and TRT
  8. Explain right to controvert and rebut
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this Course, media law is held in legal aspects.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Intorduction to Press Law
2nd Week Elements of Media
3rd Week Varieties of Media
4th Week Importance of Media
5th Week Press Law and Freedom of Thought and Expression
6th Week Principles of Publishing in Press Law-I
7th Week Principles of Publishing in Press Law-II
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Liability Conditions and Varieties in Press Law-I
10th Week Liability Conditions and Varieties in Press Law-II
11th Week Liability Conditions and Varieties in Press Law-III
12th Week RTÜK and TRT
13th Week Correction and The Right of Reply
14th Week Overall assessment
Recommended or Required ReadingİÇEL, ÜNVER: Kitle Haberleşme Hukuku, Beta.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 18 18
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 16 16
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 1 14
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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