Political Science and İnternational Relations(English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

POL212

Ders İsmi:

Middle East in International Politics

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Laboratory	ECTS
3	0	0	5

Language of instruction:

English

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Bölüm Seçmeli

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

RA MERT TÜRKMEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

The course introduces key theoretical approaches to the study of the increasing hybridization of media and politics, and places current trends in an historical and comparative perspective. Key topics include media-state-relations, election campaigns, social media activism and performances of politicians. The course also explores how both routine politics and political activism develop with and within a diverse media landscape. A specific emphasis is placed on how citizens and social movements use media in political struggles.

Course Content:

1- Theories

2- Intermingle of media and politics and its impact on various political contexts.

3- Social media and the discussion on to what extent is it genuinely functional
in social movements.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students taking this course will be expected to analyze the relationship between media and politics in different settings and from different perspectives and have an in-depth understanding of how and why media structures, media production and media consumption are changing, as well as some of the central effects that these changes have on political communication. Additionally, they will be able to review academic literature, plan and produce case studies in the field of media and politics.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Media and Politics	Oates, S. (2008). Introduction to Media and Politics (1st ed.). SAGE Publications Ltd.
2)	Introduction to Media and Politics	Oates, S. (2008). Introduction to Media and Politics (1st ed.). SAGE Publications Ltd.
3)	Introduction to Media and Politics	Oates, S. (2008). Introduction to Media and Politics (1st ed.). SAGE Publications Ltd.
4)	Political Communication	Wolfsfeld, G. (2011). Making Sense of Media and Politics: Five Principles in Political Communication (1st ed.). Routledge.
5)	Political Communication	Wolfsfeld, G. (2011). Making Sense of Media and Politics: Five Principles in Political Communication (1st ed.). Routledge.
6)	Political Communication	Wolfsfeld, G. (2011). Making Sense of Media and Politics: Five Principles in Political Communication (1st ed.). Routledge.
7)	Politics and Social Media	Patrut, B. Patrut, M. (2014). Social Media in Politics (Public Administration and Information Technology, 13) (2014th ed.). Springer.
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Politics and Social Media	Patrut, B. Patrut, M. (2014). Social Media in Politics (Public Administration and Information Technology, 13) (2014th ed.). Springer.
10)	Politics and Social Media	Patrut, B. Patrut, M. (2014). Social Media in Politics (Public Administration and Information Technology, 13) (2014th ed.). Springer.
11)	Politics and Social Media	Patrut, B. Patrut, M. (2014). Social Media in Politics (Public Administration and Information Technology, 13) (2014th ed.). Springer.
12)	Social Media, Conflict and Democracy	Schirch, L. (2021). Social Media Impacts on Conflict and Democracy (Routledge Advances in International Relations and Global Politics) (1st ed.). Routledge.
13)	Social Media, Conflict and Democracy	Schirch, L. (2021). Social Media Impacts on Conflict and Democracy (Routledge Advances in International Relations and Global Politics) (1st ed.). Routledge.
14)	Social Media, Conflict and Democracy	Schirch, L. (2021). Social Media Impacts on Conflict and Democracy (Routledge Advances in International Relations and Global Politics) (1st ed.). Routledge.
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Oates, S. (2008). Introduction to Media and Politics (1st ed.). SAGE Publications Ltd.

Patrut, B. Patrut, M. (2014). Social Media in Politics (Public Administration and Information Technology, 13) (2014th ed.). Springer.

Schirch, L. (2021). Social Media Impacts on Conflict and Democracy (Routledge Advances in International Relations and Global Politics) (1st ed.). Routledge.

Wolfsfeld, G. (2011). Making Sense of Media and Politics: Five Principles in Political Communication (1st ed.). Routledge.

References:

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1
Program Outcomes
1) Advanced knowledge of conceptual knowledge sets, methods and theoretical approaches in political science and international relations
2) Recognizing the interaction of the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations with other social sciences intersecting with themselves (history, sociology, law, economics, psychology, anthropology), to gain the knowledge and skills of evaluation and discussion in the interdisciplinary framework
3) Having to ability to make data collection, analysis and reporting from library and other academic information sources ; make written texts and oral presentations in accordance with academic writing rules in related subjects
4) Opening the way for students to gain research and scientific ethics and to conduct original studies
5) Gaining the ability to analyze and discuss political, social and economic problems in a specific conceptual framework, which are equipped, nationally and internationally, which will maximize the needs of state and non-state institutions.
6) To educate individuals with academic perspectives in the future by giving qualified undergraduate education that can lead them to the graduation and doctoral studies
7) Acquiring beneficial people with social responsibility awareness and ethical values by strengthening the communication competence of the individual who will interact fully with the humanities
8) To contribute to the increase of the scientific and cultural quality of the society within the understanding of national and international cooperation and solidarity.
9) To enable graduates to use Turkish and English effectively in their professional lives.
10) Appreciate the plurality of and respect for differences of opinion, lifestyles, cultural practices and identities.
11) Engage in life-long learning and enrich personal, social and professional development by exploring interests in diverse disciplines.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Advanced knowledge of conceptual knowledge sets, methods and theoretical approaches in political science and international relations	3
2)	Recognizing the interaction of the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations with other social sciences intersecting with themselves (history, sociology, law, economics, psychology, anthropology), to gain the knowledge and skills of evaluation and discussion in the interdisciplinary framework	5
3)	Having to ability to make data collection, analysis and reporting from library and other academic information sources ; make written texts and oral presentations in accordance with academic writing rules in related subjects	3
4)	Opening the way for students to gain research and scientific ethics and to conduct original studies	4
5)	Gaining the ability to analyze and discuss political, social and economic problems in a specific conceptual framework, which are equipped, nationally and internationally, which will maximize the needs of state and non-state institutions.	4
6)	To educate individuals with academic perspectives in the future by giving qualified undergraduate education that can lead them to the graduation and doctoral studies	4
7)	Acquiring beneficial people with social responsibility awareness and ethical values by strengthening the communication competence of the individual who will interact fully with the humanities	3
8)	To contribute to the increase of the scientific and cultural quality of the society within the understanding of national and international cooperation and solidarity.	4
9)	To enable graduates to use Turkish and English effectively in their professional lives.	3
10)	Appreciate the plurality of and respect for differences of opinion, lifestyles, cultural practices and identities.	3
11)	Engage in life-long learning and enrich personal, social and professional development by exploring interests in diverse disciplines.	3

Assessment & Grading

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