Information Package / Course Catalogue
Communication Theory and Research II
Course Code: GZ502
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

In the course, it is aimed to have knowledge about critical communication studies in the literature, the development of these theories, what kind of researches they have emerged as a result, their contribution to the field and criticisms / innovations.

Course Content

In this course, critical communication studies in the literature, the development of these theories, what kind of research they emerged as a result of, their contribution to the field and criticisms / innovations are covered.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hüseyin ÇELİK
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains critical media theories
2.Explains the Frankfurt School
3.Explains the critical political economy approach
4.Explains cultural studies
5.Explains the structuralism approach
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Güngür, N. İletişim Kuramlar Yaklaşımlar. Siyasal Kitabevi.
2.Özçetin, B. Kitle İletişim Kuramları Kavramlar Okullar Modeller. İletişim Yayınları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the course and information about the course
Week 2 - Theoretical
Criticism of Liberal Pluralist Theories
Week 3 - Theoretical
Introduction to Critical Theories
Week 4 - Theoretical
Frankfurt School
Week 5 - Theoretical
Critical Political Economy Approach
Week 6 - Theoretical
Political Economy 2
Week 7 - Theoretical
Structuralism
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Cultural Studies-1
Week 10 - Theoretical
Cultural Studies-2
Week 11 - Theoretical
Public Space and Media
Week 12 - Theoretical
Critical Linguistics and Discourse Analysis: Definition and Characteristics, Application
Week 13 - Theoretical
Post-Modern Approach and Media
Week 14 - Theoretical
Critical Feminist Studies
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory152375
Term Project28220
Midterm Examination114115
Final Examination114115
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
OÇ-1
5
5
3
OÇ-2
5
3
5
4
OÇ-3
5
3
5
3
OÇ-4
5
3
3
5
OÇ-5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026