Discourse Theories and Analysis
Journalism and Media Studies
Institute of Social Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discourse Theories and Analysis | GMC106 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Spring | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Emel Şerife BAŞTÜRK
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Defines the concepts of ideology, language and discourse.
2) Explain the relationship between language and ideology.
3) Examine meaning / production in media.
4) Examines the control of discourse and discursive reproduction.
5) Explains ideological reproduction.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||
| 1 | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Structuralism, post-structuralism, ideology theory, epistemology and discourse analysis
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to discourse theories2) Discourse analysis schools
3) Structuralism, post-structuralism
4) Theory of ideologies
5) Theory of knowledge
6) Semiotics and discourse analysis
7) Overview
8) Midterm / Assessment
9) Exam evaluation
10) Homework selection and discussion
11) Texts and discussion
12) Student presentations
13) Student presentations
14) Student presentations
15) Last rating
16) Final exams
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Sözen, Edibe (2017). Söylem. İstanbul: Profil.
2- Arkonaç, Sibel A. (2016). Söylem Araştırmaları. İstanbul: Hipernik.
3- Günay, V. Doğan (2013). Söylem Çözümlemesi. İstanbul: Papatya Bilim.
4- Van Dijk, Teun A. (2011). Discourse Studies : A Multidisciplinary Introduction. London: Sage.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required