| 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;
- Can explain the philosophical foundations of ethics and morality, as well as the major ethical theories.
- Can identify the fundamental professional responsibilities, principles of journalism, and legal frameworks governing media production processes.
- Can critically analyze issues of manipulation, disinformation, hate speech, and representation in the media.
- Can evaluate ethical boundaries related to privacy, copyright, and copyright infringement in the production of photography, video, and digital media.
- Can identify ethical violations in contemporary media content and develop professional and creative solutions to address them.
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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 examines the concept of ethics and professional responsibility in media production processes. The course covers ethical theories, media ethics, freedom of expression, privacy, representation issues, manipulation, disinformation, and digital media ethics. Ethical violations and professional responsibility debates are also evaluated through current media examples. By the end of the course, students are expected to evaluate media content ethically and develop ethical awareness in professional media production processes. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction To Ethics: The Concepts Of Ethics And Morality, And Major Philosophical Approaches |
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2nd Week |
The Historical Development Of Media Ethics And Theories Of Social Responsibility |
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3rd Week |
Freedom Of Expression, Censorship, And The Right To Access Information |
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4th Week |
Ethical Principles In News Gathering And Dissemination |
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5th Week |
Fairness And Representation Issues In The Media (Race, Gender, And Minorities) |
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6th Week |
Manipulation, Propaganda, And Disinformation In The Media |
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7th Week |
Privacy, The Right To Private Life, And The Concept Of Public Interest |
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8th Week |
Midterm Examination |
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9th Week |
Ethics In Photojournalism And Video Journalism: Accuracy In Image Editing And Video Production |
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10th Week |
Ethical Boundaries In Advertising, Marketing, And Public Relations |
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11th Week |
Digital Media And New Media Ethics: Clickbait And Social Media Ethics |
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12th Week |
Violence, Pornography, And The Protection Of Children In The Media |
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13th Week |
Media Ownership, Economic Interests, And Editorial Independenc |
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14th Week |
National And International Professional Organizations, Press Councils, And Codes Of Ethics |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Belsey, A., & Chadwick, R. (Ed.). (2011). Medya ve gazetecilikte etik sorunlar. (N. Türkoğlu, Çev.). Ayrıntı Yayınları.
Çaplı, B. (2002). Medya ve etik. Ankara: İmge Kitabevi. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Case Study
- Problem Solving
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Assignment |
1 |
30 |
| Total(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| 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 |
|
|
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| Individual or group work |
15 |
2 |
30 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
1 |
21 |
21 |
| Total Work Load | 120 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4 |
| 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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