Course Detail
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MEDIA and ETHICS | GZT3214886 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
Course Program |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | This course explores the intersection of media studies with ethical theory, drawing on both the analytic and continental traditions. Students will engage with key philosophical texts to examine the ethical dimensions of media production, distribution, and consumption. They will critically analyze contemporary media issues through diverse ethical lenses, evaluating the implications for society and culture. |
Course Content | This course contains; What is Ethics,Utilitarianism and Consequentialism,Kant and Morality,Virtue Ethics,Meta-ethics,Conveying the Truth and Facts,Freedom of Expression,Midterm exam,Privacy, Surveillance and Knowledge,Media Ownership and Ethical Consumption,Internet,Internet and Subcultures,What to do?,Final Exam. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
Examines ethical thinking in the history of philosophy and adapts them to current problems in media. | 10, 3, 4, 9 | E, L |
Examines and conducts research on moral thought through multiple aspects. May analyze ethical dilemmas. | 10, 9 | A, E |
Students will develop the ability to evaluate the ethical dimensions of media content, including news, advertising, and entertainment. | 10, 13, 14, 9 | C |
Understands and promotes high ethical standards in media production and consumption. | 10, 12, 13, 9 | C, G |
Comprehensively researches legal and regulatory frameworks related to media ethics and works accordingly. | 10, 13, 9 | C, G |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam, E: Homework, G: Quiz, L: Group Assessment Technique |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|---|---|
1 | What is Ethics | Sandel, M. J. (2015). Justice: What’s the right thing to do? Chapter 1. Kuçuradi, İ. (2018). Ethics. Chapter 1. |
2 | Utilitarianism and Consequentialism | Blackburn, S. (2018). Ethics. Chapter 2. |
3 | Kant and Morality | Sandel, M. J. (2015). Justice: What’s the right thing to do? Chapter 5. |
4 | Virtue Ethics | Aristotle, M. (1911). Nicomachean Ethics. Book 2. |
5 | Meta-ethics | Blackburn, S. (2018). Ethics. Chapter 3. |
6 | Conveying the Truth and Facts | Kuçuradi, İ. (2019). Ethics. Chapter 4. |
7 | Freedom of Expression | Sandel, M. J. (2015). Justice: What’s the right thing to do? Chapter 9. |
8 | Midterm exam | Review of all topics. |
9 | Privacy, Surveillance and Knowledge | Blackburn, S. (2018). Ethics. Chapter 5. |
10 | Media Ownership and Ethical Consumption | Kuçuradi, İ. (2018). Ethics. Chapter 3. |
11 | Internet | Blackburn, S. (2018). Ethics. Chapter 6. |
12 | Internet and Subcultures | Kuçuradi, İ. (2019). Ethics. Chapter 5. |
14 | What to do? | Sandel, M. J. (2015). Justice: What’s the right thing to do? Chapter 10. |
15 | Final Exam | Review all topics |
Resources |
Sandel, M. J. (2015). Justice: What’s the right thing to do? Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Aristotle, M., & Ostwald, M. (1911). Nicomachean Ethics. New York, NY: Hackett Publishing Company. Edited by C. C. W. Taylor. Blackburn, Simon. (2018). Etik. Dost Kitabevi. 978-9752985940. Kuçuradi, İoanna. (2018). Etik. TFK Yayınları. 978-9757748137. Kuçuradi, İoanna. (2019). Etik. TFK Yayınları. 9757748641. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | Know the basic concepts of journalism and the basic theories of these disciplines. | X | |||||
2 | Determine facts related to journalism and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | X | |||||
3 | Use her/his expert knowledge, she takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | X | |||||
4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | X | |||||
5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to her field by taking responsibility when necessary. | ||||||
6 | Take part in a team established for projects related to his/her field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | ||||||
7 | Investigate theoretical and factual problems related to the discipline of journalism and sub-disciplines with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | ||||||
8 | Adopt the principle of lifelong learning as its principle. He regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in his field and uses them effectively in his own work. | ||||||
9 | Use Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
10 | Use new communication technologies effectively in her professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.(dişil) | ||||||
11 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | ||||||
12 | Act in a way that adheres to ethical codes in her professional and scientific work.(dişil) | ||||||
13 | Plan social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | ||||||
14 | Carry out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities it carries out. | ||||||
15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
16 | It is sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
17 | Use methods and techniques of the discipline of journalism, it carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations. |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
Total | 100 |
ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
Guided Problem Solving | 5 | 15 | 75 | |||
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 4 | 2 | 8 | |||
Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Quiz | 2 | 4 | 8 | |||
Midterm Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||
General Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 | |||
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Total Workload(Hour) | 138 | |||||
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(138/30) | 5 | |||||
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. |
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MEDIA and ETHICS | GZT3214886 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
Course Program |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | This course explores the intersection of media studies with ethical theory, drawing on both the analytic and continental traditions. Students will engage with key philosophical texts to examine the ethical dimensions of media production, distribution, and consumption. They will critically analyze contemporary media issues through diverse ethical lenses, evaluating the implications for society and culture. |
Course Content | This course contains; What is Ethics,Utilitarianism and Consequentialism,Kant and Morality,Virtue Ethics,Meta-ethics,Conveying the Truth and Facts,Freedom of Expression,Midterm exam,Privacy, Surveillance and Knowledge,Media Ownership and Ethical Consumption,Internet,Internet and Subcultures,What to do?,Final Exam. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
Examines ethical thinking in the history of philosophy and adapts them to current problems in media. | 10, 3, 4, 9 | E, L |
Examines and conducts research on moral thought through multiple aspects. May analyze ethical dilemmas. | 10, 9 | A, E |
Students will develop the ability to evaluate the ethical dimensions of media content, including news, advertising, and entertainment. | 10, 13, 14, 9 | C |
Understands and promotes high ethical standards in media production and consumption. | 10, 12, 13, 9 | C, G |
Comprehensively researches legal and regulatory frameworks related to media ethics and works accordingly. | 10, 13, 9 | C, G |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam, E: Homework, G: Quiz, L: Group Assessment Technique |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|---|---|
1 | What is Ethics | Sandel, M. J. (2015). Justice: What’s the right thing to do? Chapter 1. Kuçuradi, İ. (2018). Ethics. Chapter 1. |
2 | Utilitarianism and Consequentialism | Blackburn, S. (2018). Ethics. Chapter 2. |
3 | Kant and Morality | Sandel, M. J. (2015). Justice: What’s the right thing to do? Chapter 5. |
4 | Virtue Ethics | Aristotle, M. (1911). Nicomachean Ethics. Book 2. |
5 | Meta-ethics | Blackburn, S. (2018). Ethics. Chapter 3. |
6 | Conveying the Truth and Facts | Kuçuradi, İ. (2019). Ethics. Chapter 4. |
7 | Freedom of Expression | Sandel, M. J. (2015). Justice: What’s the right thing to do? Chapter 9. |
8 | Midterm exam | Review of all topics. |
9 | Privacy, Surveillance and Knowledge | Blackburn, S. (2018). Ethics. Chapter 5. |
10 | Media Ownership and Ethical Consumption | Kuçuradi, İ. (2018). Ethics. Chapter 3. |
11 | Internet | Blackburn, S. (2018). Ethics. Chapter 6. |
12 | Internet and Subcultures | Kuçuradi, İ. (2019). Ethics. Chapter 5. |
14 | What to do? | Sandel, M. J. (2015). Justice: What’s the right thing to do? Chapter 10. |
15 | Final Exam | Review all topics |
Resources |
Sandel, M. J. (2015). Justice: What’s the right thing to do? Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Aristotle, M., & Ostwald, M. (1911). Nicomachean Ethics. New York, NY: Hackett Publishing Company. Edited by C. C. W. Taylor. Blackburn, Simon. (2018). Etik. Dost Kitabevi. 978-9752985940. Kuçuradi, İoanna. (2018). Etik. TFK Yayınları. 978-9757748137. Kuçuradi, İoanna. (2019). Etik. TFK Yayınları. 9757748641. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | Know the basic concepts of journalism and the basic theories of these disciplines. | X | |||||
2 | Determine facts related to journalism and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | X | |||||
3 | Use her/his expert knowledge, she takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | X | |||||
4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | X | |||||
5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to her field by taking responsibility when necessary. | ||||||
6 | Take part in a team established for projects related to his/her field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | ||||||
7 | Investigate theoretical and factual problems related to the discipline of journalism and sub-disciplines with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | ||||||
8 | Adopt the principle of lifelong learning as its principle. He regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in his field and uses them effectively in his own work. | ||||||
9 | Use Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
10 | Use new communication technologies effectively in her professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.(dişil) | ||||||
11 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | ||||||
12 | Act in a way that adheres to ethical codes in her professional and scientific work.(dişil) | ||||||
13 | Plan social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | ||||||
14 | Carry out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities it carries out. | ||||||
15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
16 | It is sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
17 | Use methods and techniques of the discipline of journalism, it carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations. |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
Total | 100 |