Philosophy of Communication
Communication Sciences
Institute of Social Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy of Communication | ILB111 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Mehmet ARSLANTEPE
Assistant Prof. Dr. Akın DEVECİ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) List the traditional and contemporary approaches to the philosophy of communication.
2) Develop knowledge on Marx and the Marxist theory of the media.
3) Develop knowledge on critical theory and cultural studies.
4) Explain the main approaches of Frankfurt School.
5) Explain the philosophical background of communication theories and studies.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| 1 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
NONE
Course Contents
This course equips candidates with in-depth knowledge on philosophical perspective to communication, philosophical approaches, Marx and Marxist Media Theory, Critical Teory and Cultural Studies, Popular culture and hegemony, Frankfurt Ecole, theories of public sphere and communicative action.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required