Course Name Code Semester T+U Hours Credit ECTS
History Of Communication ILT 108 2 3 + 0 3 5
Precondition Courses
Recommended Optional Courses
Course Language Turkish
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Course Coordinator Öğr.Gör.Dr. ECE ERGÜL
Course Lecturers Öğr.Gör.Dr. ŞEBNEM CEYLAN APAYDIN, Dr.Öğr.Üyesi IŞIL ŞİMŞEK, Doç.Dr. MEHMET GÜZEL, Öğr.Gör.Dr. ECE ERGÜL,
Course Assistants
Course Category Basic Teaching Suitable For Field
Course Objective The course aims to give core information about technological, social and historical developments in communication from prehistoric times to the current day.
Course Content The course explains the relation between communication and history, early modes of communication, and development of mass communication based on historical and technological changes.
Development Goals
# Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1 In this course, students Explain the relation between communication and history Lecture, Question-Answer, Brain Storming, Lab / Workshop,
2 List early modes of communication Lecture, Question-Answer, Brain Storming, Lab / Workshop,
3 Have knowledge about emerging of communication tools Lecture, Question-Answer, Brain Storming, Lab / Workshop,
4 Explain effects of technological developments on communication tools Lecture, Question-Answer, Brain Storming, Lab / Workshop,
Week Course Topics Preliminary Preparation
1 Introduction of the course, information about the sources, methodological introduction to the lecture of the history of communication
2 Prehistoric periods and ways of using communication
3 Communication in ancient times (Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greek and Phoenician Civilizations)
4 The transition from oral culture to written culture during the imperial period
5 The Middle Ages: The central position of the church in knowledge and information and its effect on social structures
6 The effect of the reform in Europe, the existence of the printing press, knowledge-based centralization in Continental Europe and the New World
7 Industrial Revolution: separation of communication and transportation systems (telephone, telegraph,)
8 Midterm Exam
9 Emergence of newspapers, informational and boulevard press
10 Photography and photography agencies, the emergence of cinema
11 Mass Communication and Radio
12 Mass Communication and Television
13 Transition to the web environment: New media, social media
14 Mass use of the internet, communication and globalization
Resources
Course Notes
Course Resources Jean-Noel, Jeanneney. Başlangıcından Günümüze Medya Tarihi, çev. Esra Atuk, İstanbul: YKY.,1998.
Alemdar, Korkmaz. İletişim ve Tarih. Ankara: Ümit Yayıncılık, 2001.
Asa Briggs, Peter Burke, Medyanın Toplumsa Tarihi, İstanbul: Kırmızı Kitabevi 2011
David Crowley, Paul Heyer, İletişim Tarihi, Ankara: Phoenix Yayınları 2010.
Childe, Gordon. Tarihte neler oldu?, çev. A. Şenel ve M. Tunçay, İstanbul: Alan 1993.
Order Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Students will be able to use their knowledge about communication and social sciences in journalism practices X
2 Students will be able to identify and suggest solutions to the problems professionals in media and communication sectors usually face as well as specific problems in journalism.
3 Students will be able to identify, report and write different kinds of news. X
4 Students will be able to engage with their profession with ethical approach and report news considering the principles of responsible journalism X
5 Students will be able to communicate with others written and verbally by using a foreign language (English) and observe issues regarding journalism from a diverse, multiple, and international perspective
6 Students will be able to be open-minded and learn about new concepts and trends in media and new movements and technological developments in journalism
7 Students will be able to learn theoretical ad methodological knowledge about how to write research paper and projects X
8 Students will be able to realize the monopoly in media and understand the changes media industry goes through due to globalization X
9 Students will be able to employ new technologies and applications in photography when they report and write news. X
10 Students will be able to define and criticize the dynamics of media industry.
11 Students will be able to learn about different areas of expertise in journalism
12 Students will be able to define journalism as a profession in terms of political, economical, historical, cultural, and sociological dimensions.
14 Students will be able to define and analyze communication theories. X
15 Students will be able to report and write the news by using perfect Turkish grammar.
# Contribution of Course Learning Outcomes to Program Outcomes PÇ 1 PÇ 2 PÇ 3 PÇ 4 PÇ 5 PÇ 6 PÇ 7 PÇ 8 PÇ 9 PÇ 10 PÇ 11 PÇ 12 PÇ 14 PÇ 15
1 In this course, students Explain the relation between communication and history
2 List early modes of communication
3 Have knowledge about emerging of communication tools
4 Explain effects of technological developments on communication tools
Evaluation System
Semester Studies Contribution Rate
1. Kısa Sınav 50
1. Ara Sınav 50
Total 100
1. Final 50
1. Yıl İçinin Başarıya 50
Total 100
ECTS - Workload Activity Quantity Time (Hours) Total Workload (Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 3 48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 3 48
Mid-terms 1 15 15
Final examination 1 15 15
Total Workload 126
Total Workload / 25 (Hours) 5.04
dersAKTSKredisi 5