Media and Communication Studies

ILET605 Digitalization and Surveillance Society (3-0) 3
The aim of the course titled "Digitalization and Surveillance Society" is to enable students to address the effects of digitalization on society, especially in the context of surveillance society. For this purpose, the course will discuss the following topics: "Historical development of digitalization", "Effects of digitalization on society", "Concept of surveillance society", "Legal and ethical dimensions of surveillance society" and "Methods of struggle against surveillance society" will be discussed. The Digitalization and Surveillance Society course will enable students to analyze the effects of digitalization on society, understand the basic concepts of surveillance society, and develop a critical perspective against surveillance society.

İLET607 Consumer Society (3-0) 3
In Baudrillard's words, "in a consumer society where the distinction between real needs and fake needs has disappeared, the individual believes that buying and displaying consumer goods brings social privilege and prestige. Thus, a general logic of social differentiation emerges. The need is no longer a need for an object, but a need for differentiation. The consumer is directed to purchase the entire system of goods and services, not individual objects; in this process, while on the one hand he believes that he distinguishes himself from others socially, on the other hand he integrates with the consumer society. Therefore, consuming becomes a necessity for the individual. In this sense, consumption is not a free activity of the individual." Bockock, on the other hand, addresses why we consume, and what the psychological and cultural effects of consumption are. This course tries to bring a critical perspective to certain sociological approaches to the phenomenon of consumption in modern and postmodern societies. In doing so, the contributions of modern commentators such as Bourdieu and, Baudrillard in addition to classical writers such as Marx, Weber, and Simmel will be studied.

İLET609 Digital Games and Semiotics (3-0)3
Game design and semiotics are interconnected fields that play a key role in creating and understanding video games as a medium. As the game evolves, new symbols and signs may emerge. Designers must adapt to changes in player expectations and the evolving semiotic language of the medium. Therefore, this course focuses on approaches that can be used when examining how video games can be viewed.

İLET611 Media Economics (3-0) 3
The course aims to analyze the basic economic concepts related to media organizations operating in the communication sector, to understand and analyze the behaviors of decision-making units in the sector while examining the functioning, financial structure, income models and market dynamics of the organizations. This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and competencies such as comprehending and analyzing the economic dimensions of the media industry and following economic trends.

İLET613 Media and Representation (3-0) 3
Today, being visible and existing in the media have become almost synonymous words. “From this point of view, ‘media and representation’ will examine and discuss the ways of being, being visible and being present in the media and what these mean for our daily lives.

İLET615 Communication and Psychology (3-0) 3
This course aims to review the field of behavioral science, including psychology, social psychology and media psychology, in order to understand the nature of human thought, behavior and relationships with media. It is also aimed to review studies in the field of communication as well as to investigate in more depth to include various psychological theories. It will provide students with the opportunity to examine how human behavior, mental processes and their underlying causes are perceived by both the sender and the receiver of information intended to be communicated in interpersonal communication or in the media environment, especially with the theories of media psychology and social psychology.

İLET604 Philosophy of Communication (3-0) 3
What is communication? What does miscommunication mean? What is the relationship between communication, meaning and interpretation? Throughout the course, in which communication and meaning will be analyzed, different studies from different fields will be examined and discussed, issues such as the meaning of meaning, how meaning is (not) understood, how meaning is socially produced will be addressed, thus, rather than what meaning is, how it can (can) come to what kind of meanings will be discussed.

İLET606 Current Debates in Communication Studies (3-0) 3
Time-space, changing technologies and communication... Technologies that have changed over time, the relationship between time and space, not only change communication styles and perceptions, but also continue to open up discussions on many issues such as people, time, space, society, technology and politics. Current Discussions in Communication Studies is a course that focuses on current issues in the field of communication, and aims to encourage thinking and questioning the relationship between past-present-future and communication with a historical perspective. What were the discussions in the field of communication in the past? What is it today? What do these discussions mean for our future?

İLET608 Media and Peace Studies (3-0) 3
This course aims to indicate how the problems experienced by mass media in society (e.g. human rights violations, inter-societal conflicts/wars or any violent incident) should be addressed in a solution-oriented and human-oriented manner. Media ethics, while examining media content in every aspect with an investigative or alternative journalism approach, is to show how the media can play a constructive role in problems/conflicts with peaceful methods, creativity and a critical structure. It will be examined based on case studies on how the media can play an effective role in solution/peace processes, especially by emphasizing the importance of peace journalism principles in conflicting societies.

İLET612 Innovative Approaches in Communication (3-0) 3
In the dynamic landscape of communication, innovative approaches are constantly emerging driven by rapid advances in media and technology. Traditional channels are giving way to various platforms, supporting new forms of interaction and participation. Social media, augmented reality and virtual reality are reshaping how individuals connect and share information. This course aims to create and organize a mindset that will allow students to understand these new environments.

İLET614 Strategic Communication and Media Studies (3-0) 3
As the world of communication and media continues to grow and change, understanding the latest developments in digital media technologies and trends has become of great importance. In this course, students gain an understanding through courses that explore the theories and methods that shape strategic communication research. Throughout the course, the emphasis is on how theory informs practice by critically analyzing how advertising and public relations operate in ways that can or do contribute constructively to the successful, ethical, and resilient functioning of society. The main topics are effective speaking and writing skills, new media production and design skills, the ability to conduct research and analysis, an understanding of ethical and legal challenges in the field of communication, and an understanding of professional skills and attitudes. Taking a media and strategic communication course will offer the student the opportunity to develop their skills as a creative and analytical storyteller. The course content teaches the fundamentals of developing and producing media content across communication disciplines.

İLET616 New Approaches in Design (3-0) 3
The aim of the course called "New Applications in Design" is to enable students to critically examine new applications in design. Within the scope of the course, students will be able to analyze the historical development, basic concepts and current effects of new applications in design, gain a critical perspective and evaluate the possible results of these applications in the field of design. Students will be able to understand the changes in design patterns and how design is shaped by technological developments. Students will be able to evaluate the social and economic context of design by discussing the effects of globalization and capitalism on design.