| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Associate Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explains the basic concepts of communication and mass communication.
- Understands and comparatively interprets the legal regulations governing mass communication media.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the legal and ethical responsibilities of press organizations.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the legal and ethical responsibilities of media professionals.
- Evaluates media content in terms of ethical principles and legal regulations.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course aims to examine the fundamental legal concepts related to communication and the basic principles of media law. The course covers freedom of expression, freedom of the press, personal rights, copyright, broadcasting principles, and media ethics. Legal responsibilities encountered in visual and audiovisual media production processes are also evaluated through current examples. By the end of the course, students are expected to understand the legal regulations related to communication and develop ethical and legal awareness in professional production processes. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to the course; explanation of the course content and scope |
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2nd Week |
Explanation of the concepts of communication and mass communication; introduction to communication law |
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3rd Week |
Freedom of expression and its limitations |
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4th Week |
Freedom of the press and its limitations |
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5th Week |
Legal and ethical responsibilities of press organizations |
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6th Week |
Legal and ethical responsibilities of press organizations |
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7th Week |
Right of reply and correction |
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8th Week |
Midterm Examination |
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9th Week |
Press regime |
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10th Week |
Radio and television broadcasting regime |
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11th Week |
Radio and television broadcasting regime |
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12th Week |
Cinema and video regime |
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13th Week |
Internet regime |
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14th Week |
Internet regime |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | İçel, K. (2017). Kitle iletişim hukuku: Basın, radyo, televizyon, sinema, video, internet (Yenilenmiş 12. bs.). Beta Yayıncılık. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Case Study
- Practice
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
50 |
| Total(%) |
|
50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
50 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
50 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| 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 |
16 |
2 |
32 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
25 |
25 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
|
|
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| Total Work Load | 121 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.03 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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