Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Cem PEKMAN
Prof. Dr. Mustafa YILMAZ
Associate Prof. Dr. Sevim KOÇER

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Evaluate the regulations of press, television and radio sectors in Turke
2) Evaluate the global media system
3) Evaluate the interaction between national and international policies.
4) Evaluate the key media policy debates.
5) Discuss how media policy relates to democratic theory and ethical concerns.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	Middle	High	Middle	High	Middle	High	High
	2	Middle	High	Middle	High	Middle	High	High	Middle	High
	3	Middle	High	Middle	High	Middle	High	Middle	Middle	High
	4	Middle	High	Middle	High	Middle	High	Middle	High	Middle
	5	Middle	High	Middle	High	High	High	High	High	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

none

Course Contents

The media policies of leading global actors (EU, USA and transnationals); past and present of media policy in Turkey; national and regional legislation

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction, information about course and evaluation.
2) Media Policies field
3) Mass communication and media since 19th century.
4) Global actors of media policy
5) Multinational media giants and global media order
6) Media Policies in the USA and FCC
7) Media Policies in the UK and OFCOM
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Media Policies in the EU
10) European Union Audiovisual Policy and Media Servies Directive
11) Transformation of the Turkish media sector and the actors of media policy, industrialization of The Turkish press
12) Reflections of the EU integration process on the Turkish media policy
13) Regulation of media in Turkey
14) New media policy and regulations in Turkey.
15) Final presentations and discussion
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Self Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

30%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	50%
Semester Studies	Quiz	1	50%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

70%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Media Politics	HIT113	Compulsory	Doctorate degree	1	Fall	6