Information Package / Course Catalogue - Adnan Menderes University

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Person Responsible for Information Package

Res. Assist. Samet AKVERAN

Media and Humour

Course Code	: GZT304
Course Type	: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group	: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 3
Prt.	: 0
Credit	: 3
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 5

Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to give information about the history of humour and caricature. Caricature is an effective tool used to make opposition both in the world and in our country. In this course this aspect of the humour will be discussed.

Course Content

The definitions of humour, the origins of humour, the historical development of humour, the use of humour in communication are main topics in this study.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Lec. Hicabi ARSLAN

Learning Outcomes

1.	Learns about the definition of humour and what it covers.
2.	Recognizes different types of humour in different ways, such as making and presenting.
3.	Learns the types and samples of humour in the ancient period, in Ottoman Empire and in first years of the Republic.
4.	Learns humorous elements in different geographies and cultures other than our own geography.
5.	Learns prominent headlines and examine examples of Turkish humour.
6.	Understands the functions of humour besides its comedy.
7.	Be able to evaluate humorous items as a media element.

Recommended or Required Reading

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

What is humour? What does the concept of humour cover?

Week 2 - Theoretical

Humour Types

Week 3 - Theoretical

The concept of humour in ancient period

Week 4 - Theoretical

Humour in Anatolia and the Ottoman Empire

Week 5 - Theoretical

Concepts and examples of humour in different countries of the world

Week 6 - Theoretical

Republican period Turkish humour

Week 7 - Theoretical

A humorous kind of cartoon art in the world

Week 8 - Theoretical

A humorous kind of cartoon art in Turkey

Week 9 - Theoretical

Highlights of Turkish humour

Week 10 - Theoretical

Discussing the function of the humour

Week 11 - Theoretical

Relationship between media and humour

Week 12 - Theoretical

The sociology of humour

Week 13 - Theoretical

Analyse humorous products in media I

Week 14 - Theoretical

Analyse humorous products in media II

Week 15 - Final Exam

Final Exam

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%40
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	3	3	84
Assignment	2	10	2	24
Midterm Examination	1	6	2	8
Final Examination	1	7	2	9
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				125

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme 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-13
OÇ-1	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-2	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-3	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-6	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-7	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4

Person Responsible for Information Package

Res. Assist. Samet AKVERAN