| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits | Last Updated Date |
| 4 | POLS 252 | Media, Public Opinion and Politics | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 | 20.01.2022 |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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Political Science and Public Administration (English)
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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Be aware of the functions of the media and the political infrastructure of its effects on public opinion.
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Course Content
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Interaction between media and society
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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Undefined .
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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Oates, Sarah (2008). Introduction to Media and Politics. Sage Publications.
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Course Notes
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Oates, Sarah (2008). Introduction to Media and Politics. Sage Publications.
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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In-Term Studies
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Mid-terms
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1
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30
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Assignment
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4
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20
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Final examination
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1
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50
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Total
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6
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%
100
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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
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Activities
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Total Work Load
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Course Duration
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14
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3
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42
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Hours for off-the-c.r.stud
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14
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2
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28
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Assignments
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4
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8
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32
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Mid-terms
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1
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20
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20
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Final examination
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1
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30
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30
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Total Work Load
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Number of ECTS Credits 5,06666666666667
152
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Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
| No | Learning Outcomes |
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1
| Compare the impact of media use in politics and political activities in different settings. |
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2
| Critically evaluate the uses and effects of the media on political processes and citizens |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
| 1 |
Introduction to the Course
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| 2 |
What is Public? What is public opinion?
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Public Domain, Media and Public Service Broadcasting
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Public Opinion in the New Media Age
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Media, representation, narrative
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Media, myth, ritual
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| 7 |
Midterm
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| 8 |
Media and Perception Management
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| 9 |
Propaganda
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| 10 |
Gender and Media
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| 11 |
Hegemony
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| 12 |
Popular Culture
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| 13 |
Media and Audience Studies
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Cultural Transformation and Social Reflections I
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| 15 |
Cultural Transformation and Social Reflections I
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Final
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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All
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4
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4
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5
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3
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5
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3
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5
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4
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5
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5
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C1
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4
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4
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5
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3
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5
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3
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5
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4
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5
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5
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C2
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4
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4
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5
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3
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5
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3
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5
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4
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5
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5
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Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant