Information Package / Course Catalogue
Communication Theories
Course Code: STV501
Course Type: Area Elective
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

To be able to relate the historical development of media and communication theories to today's communication theories and applications.

Course Content

Acquiring the basic theoretical knowledge in the field of communication, gaining the ability to approach the past and current events with a critical perspective.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Turan AKKOYUN
Learning Outcomes
1. To have knowledge about theory and communication models
2. To have information about communication theories and leading theorists
3. To be able to explain current developments by applying acquired knowledge to daily life
4.To understand the relationship between mass media and communication theories
5. To be able to critically look at the mass media
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Giving information about the course content
Week 2 - Theoretical
What is theory and the definition of theory
Week 3 - Theoretical
Mass culture and mass communication
Week 4 - Theoretical
Chicago School
Week 5 - Theoretical
Frankfurt School
Week 6 - Theoretical
Mass communication models
Week 7 - Theoretical
Laswell's communication model
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Claude E. Shannon
Week 10 - Theoretical
Riley and Riley
Week 11 - Theoretical
Gerbner's communication model
Week 12 - Theoretical
British Cultural Studies
Week 13 - Theoretical
Technological approaches to communication
Week 14 - Theoretical
Manuel Castells
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 - Theory170351
Assignment121122
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
4
4
3
5
5
4
OÇ-2
4
4
5
5
4
5
OÇ-3
5
5
4
5
4
4
OÇ-4
4
5
4
4
5
4
OÇ-5
5
5
4
5
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026