Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2RTS121Communication Theories2+0+02218.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Radio, Television and Cinema
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Introducing students to the basic theories that shape the field of communication studies, understanding these theories in the context of their historical framework, and conveying the relationship between media and society.
Course Content It will critically examine important developments in mass communication. This critical point of view, which will be given through narration and discussion, will enable to comprehend what, why, how, effects and implications of mass communication.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Buket AKDEMİR DİLEK
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources History of Communication Theories - Armand Mattelart , Michêle Mattelart Theories of Mass Media - Burak Özçetin Theories of Mass Communications - Erol Mutlu
Course Notes Mass Communication Theories, Levent Yaylagul

Course Category
Social Sciences %100
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 60

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To be able to comprehend the concept of communication, its meaning and the history of communication research.
2 To be able to explain early communication research
3 To be able to comprehend the theory of public opinion, the spiral of silence, agenda setting and raising
4 Grasp the uses and gratifications approach and other audience-centered approaches
5 To be able to explain technology-centered approaches

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Communication and communication process
2 Key elements in the Communication Process
3 Lasswell's General Communication Model & Gerbner's Effect Theory
4 Newcomb's ABX Equilibrium Model & Shannon & Weaver's Information Model & Westley & Maclean's Mediated Communication Model
5 Riley and Riley Model & Spiral of Silence Model
6 Technology-Centered Approaches
7 General Review of Mainstream Communication Models
8 Midterm
9 Chicago School and Early Communication Studies
10 Frankfurt School and Critical Approaches - 1
11 Frankfurt School and Critical Approaches - 2
12 Birmingham School and Cultural Studies - 1
13 Birmingham School and Cultural Studies - 2
14 Communication Studies in Turkey
15 Genel Değerlendirme Final Sınavına Hazırlık

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
C1 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 4 1 4
C2 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 1 4
C3 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 4 4
C4 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 4 4
C5 5 1 4 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 4 1 4

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant