The aim of this course is to enable students to acquire conceptual knowledge about local government, local politics, and local democracy, to understand the functioning of local communication networks and channels, and to examine the relationships of local government institutions with other institutions, the public, and the media in terms of communication.

Local government, local politics and local communication concepts, Localization and globalization, Local politics and local governments in Turkey, Local politics and local governments in the world, Local media - local government relations, New communication technologies and local communication networks, City, urbanization, urban consciousness responsibility