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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI149

Course Name:

Media and Society

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. BURCU SAĞLAM SARIKAYA

Course Lecturer(s):

Burcu Sağlam Sarıkaya

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of media and society relations in accordance with communicagtion theories
Course Content:	The course will be covered by following topics: development of mass media, the effects of mass media, mass communication, functions of mass communication, communication theories

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understanding mass media and mass communication
2) Understanding effects of mass media on society
3) Understanding communication theories

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to communication
2)	Basic terms of mass communication and mass media
3)	Mass media and society
4)	Paul Lazersfeld
5)	Harold Laswell
6)	1st Quiz
7)	Walter Lippman
8)	Agenda Setting
9)	Technological Determinism
10)	International Communication
11)	Cultural Imperialism
12)	2nd Quiz
13)	Uses and Gratification Theory
14)	Final Evaluation
15)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Mass Communication Theory, Denis McQuail, 6th Edition, Sage Publication, 2010. Giddens, A., & Sutton, P. W. (2021). Sociology (9th ed.). Polity Press.
References:	Course Slides

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2) Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3) Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4) Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5) Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6) Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7) Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8) Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9) Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10) Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2)	Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3)	Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4)	Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5)	Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6)	Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7)	Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8)	Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9)	Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10)	Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	6	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	56
Quizzes	6	6
Midterms	2	6
Final	1	10
Total Workload		120