Media, Civil Society and Democracy
Journalism
Faculty of Communication
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media, Civil Society and Democracy | GZT314 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Emel Şerife BAŞTÜRK
Associate Prof. Dr. Aysel ÇETİNKAYA
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Define the concept of democracy and explain the process of the birth of democracy.
2) Explain the process of democracy which practised in ancient times and display the effects of it on the political and social life of Europe in the following period.
3) Describe the developments goes to the French Revolution and list intellectuals.
4) Define the concept of civil society and explain the development process and dynamics of civil society.
5) Define the concepts of freedom of expression, freedom of the press, Press Freedom, constitutional state and political participation.
6) Evaluate the relationships between media and democracy.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 2 | High | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | High | |
| 3 | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Low | Middle | High | High | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Low | Middle | High | Middle | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | High | High | |
| 5 | Low | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Low | Middle | High | |
| 6 | Low | Middle | High | Middle | No relation | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Low | Middle | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Democracy's rise and democracy, the definition of the ancient period of democracy discussed in later medieval Europe, political and social life in Europe, the French Revolution, before the improvements and thinkers will be discussed, the French Revolution, the underlying reasons will be reviewed. The concept of civil society, civil society development will be explored. Examined the relationship between media and democracy, the liberal-democratic movements of basic characteristics of democracy in a system, the media's role and functions, the importance of what will be questioned.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required