Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Sociology (English 30%) · Undergraduate
ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Doç. Dr. Mazhar İslam RAHMAN
Course Objective
This course aims to provide theoretical discussions and findings of field research on the impact of the media on society. Both conventional and the new media transform communication and social relations. Their content as well ideology influence cultural and political structures as well as international realtions and identity formations. This course will explain how such processes take place.
Core Area Distribution
(22) Humanities%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussion
Assessment & Evaluation
Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Sociology of Media & Communication. Relationship between sociology & mass media communication | |
| 2 | Definition and meaning of communication; Nature, characteristics & functions of mass media | |
| 3 | Towards a Sociological Understanding of Social Media: Theorizing Twitter | |
| 4 | Theories of Mass Media | |
| 5 | Theories of Mass Media (continued) | |
| 6 | Cultural studies & Popular culture | |
| 7 | Media, Civil Society, and the Public Sphere: History and Current Thinking | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | |
| 9 | Theories of Mass Media (continued) | |
| 10 | Media & Gender | |
| 11 | Media & Government | |
| 12 | Media in Neoliberal Times | |
| 13 | Media Effects | |
| 14 | The Future of Media | |
| 15 | Final Exam |