Information Package

Program of Radio and Television Programming

RDTV163

LAW OF COMMUNICATION

Course Code
RDTV163
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the basic concepts of communication and mass communication.
  2. Comprehends and comparatively interprets the legal regulations regulating mass media.
  3. Has a grasp of the legal and ethical responsibilities of press organizations.
  4. Has a grasp of the legal and ethical responsibilities of press employees.
  5. Evaluates media content in terms of ethical principles and legal regulations.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionWithin the scope of this course, it is aimed that the student will have information about the legal regulations made in the national and international field regarding communication and the legal and ethical responsibilities of the press organizations and their employees.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course, explanation of the content and scope of the course
2nd Week Explanation of the concept of communication and mass communication, introduction to communication law
3rd Week Freedom of expression and its limits
4th Week Freedom of the press and its limits
5th Week Legal and ethical responsibility of press organizations
6th Week Legal and ethical responsibility of press employees
7th Week Right to answer and correct
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Press regime
10th Week Radio and television regime
11th Week Radio and television regime
12th Week Cinema and video regime
13th Week Internet regime
14th Week Internet regime
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Quiz 2
Total(%) 80
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 80
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 20
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
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 35 35
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 32 32
Total Work Load151
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.03
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1 X
K2 X X X X X
K3
K4 X X X X X
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
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K13
K14 X X X X X