| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
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| Opinion Surveys | GZT401 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Fall | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Selma AKGÜL
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Define the concepts of public, opinion, public opinion and public opinion in the historical process.
2) Examine the concept and development of public opinion in the Ancient Greek, Roman and Enlightenment periods.
3) Define the spiral of silence theory, agenda-setting theory.
4) Examine the relationship between different political systems and public opinion.
5) Discuss the matters of public opinion measurement and evaluation.
6) Prepare public opinion surveys.
7) Make a field study for the implementation of the public opinion surveys.
8) Evaluate public opinion surveys with SPPS statistical package program.
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Mode of Delivery
e-course
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
public opinion: Government, Opinion, Public Opinion case, in Historical Perspective Public Opinion: Ancient Greek and Roman era, the Enlightenment, 19th century and after, Political System and Public Opinion: Different political systems and the general public, civil society, NGOs, Public Opinion Research and the Media: Public opinion research on the historical development, the public opinion of the measure, public opinion research on safety, the media and public opinion surveys; Mass Communication and Public Opinion: spiral of silence theory, agenda setting theory.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
20% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
80% |
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Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required