Information Package / Course Catalogue
Media and Humor
Course Code: İLT329
Course Type: Area 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)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the definition, scope, and functions of humor at a theoretical level.
2.Summarizes the evolutionary stages of humor in Turkish and world history from antiquity to the present.
3.Analyzes the sociological dimensions and social impacts of humor and the art of caricature.
4.Evaluates the relationship between media and humor, focusing on humor practices in popular culture.
5.Decodes humorous products within media texts through a critical approach.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Alpin, H. (2007). Çizgi roman ansiklopedisi. İnkılâp Yayınevi.
2.Cantek, L. (2001). Markopaşa: Bir mizah ve muhalefet efsanesi. İletişim Yayınları.
3.Cantek, L. (2007). Cumhuriyetin büluğ çağı. İletişim Yayınları.
4.Öngören, F. (1998). Cumhuriyet'in 75 yılında Türk mizahı ve hicvi. Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları.
5.Topuz, H. (1997). Başlangıcından bugüne dünya karikatürü. İnkılap Kitapevi.
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
Relationship between media and 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
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures5%5
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Reading5015
Quiz1000
Midterm Examination117118
Final Examination125126
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)119
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
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
OÇ-1
5
3
3
OÇ-2
3
5
2
OÇ-3
4
4
5
2
OÇ-4
4
3
4
5
OÇ-5
3
3
5
5
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026