Information Package

Program of Public Relations and Publicity (English 30%)

EILF305

MEDIA AND POLITICS

Course Code
EILF305
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Observe the importance and roles of the mass communication within the main concepts and topics of political science.
  2. Recognize the national, international, social and intercultural dimensions of communication.
  3. Critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of communication.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of the role of the media in the political system. Both historical and current political trends will be highlighted as they deliberated and analyzed by the media.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction.
2nd Week Political Process and the Mass Media.
3rd Week Historical Development of Politics and Media Relations.
4th Week Political System and Media: Democaracy.
5th Week Political System and Media: Authoritarianism.
6th Week Citizen and Media.
7th Week Civil Society and Media.
8th Week Midterm
9th Week International Media and Politics.
10th Week Globalization, Politics and Media.
11th Week The Effect of Social Media in Politics.
12th Week Case Study: Russian, American and Chinese Media.
13th Week Case Study: Europe and Media.
14th Week Term Evaluation.
Recommended or Required ReadingLisa Müller, The Functions of the Media for Democracy, Comparing Mass Media in Established Democracies: Patterns of Media Performance, Palgrave: London, 2014.
Ernesto Laclau and Chantal Mouffe, Hegemony: The Genealogy of a Concept, Hegemony and Socialist Strategy: Towards a Radical Democratic Politics, Verso: London, 2001
Eric Louw, Media and Political Process, Sage Publications: London, 2005
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Report Preparation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Quiz 1 10
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 40 40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 15 30
Total Work Load156
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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