COURSE UNIT TITLE

: STUDIES IN POPULAR CULTURE

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
TEM 1220 STUDIES IN POPULAR CULTURE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2

Offered By

Art Theories

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR HILAL SÜREYYA YILMAZ

Offered to

Carpet - Rugs and Old Fabric Patterns
Sound Editing and Cinematography
Play Writing - Dramaturgy
Performance Arts
Accessory Design
Carpet, Rug and Traditional Fabric Designs
Visual Communication Design
Stage Design
Animation Film Design and Directing
Ceramic and Glass Design
Music Sciences
Film Design and Directing
Musicology
Art of Illumination
Film Design and Directing
Illustration and Printmaking
Sculpture
Photography
Fashion Apparel Design
Tile Design and Restoration
Art of Calligraphy
Painting
Cartoon Film and Animation
Textile Design
Ancient Turkish Calligraphy
Film Design and Screenwriting
Restorations of Ancient Tile
Graphic Design
Film Design and Screenwriting
Ceramic and Glass
Dramatic Writing and Dramaturgy
Music Technology
Graphic Arts

Course Objective

Students will be able to analyze concepts of culture, popular culture and discuss these through television shows, programs, commercials and films.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To analyze various fieids of communication regarding popular culture
2   To study and analyze the social aspects of popular culture products
3   To be able to use the information on popular culture products within the context of cultural diversity.
4   To be able to comprehend the effects of popular culture on audiences.
5   To be able to analyze the images and the icons of popular culture.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Popular Culture Discussions -1
2 Popular Culture Discussions -2
3 Popular Culture Discussions -3
4 Globalization and Popular Culture
5 Sociology of Fame-1
6 Sociology of Fame-2
7 Effects of TV Programs and Shows on Social Norms-1
8 Effects of TV Programs and Shows on Social Norms-2
9 Mid-Term Exam
10 Effects of TV Programs and Shows on Social Norms-3
11 Effects of TV Commercials on Social Norms-1
12 Effects of TV Commercials on Social Norms-2
13 Effects of TV Commercials on Social Norms-3
14 Icons & Popular Culture

Recomended or Required Reading

ADANIR,Oğuz; Sinema Televizyon Kültür, Hayalperest Yayınevi,Istanbul,2012
ADORNO, Theodor; Kültür Endüstrisi, Kültür Yönetimi,Iletişim Yayınları,Istanbul,2007
AITCHISON,Jim; Televizyon Reklamı Böyle Yapılır,Mediacat Yayıncılık,Istanbul,2009
ARNHEIM, Rudolf; Görsel Düşünme, Metis Yayıncılık,Istanbul,2007
BERGER, John; Görme Biçimleri, Metis Yayıncılık,Istanbul,1999
CHRIS,Muray; 20.Yüzyılda Sanatı Okuyanlar, Sel Yayıncılık,Istanbul,2009
DAĞTAŞ, Banu; Reklam Kültür Toplum,Ütoya Yayınevi, Ankara,2009
ESSLIN, Martin; Televizyon Çağı,Pınar Yayınları,Istanbul,2001
FISKE, John; Popüler Kültürü Anlamak,Parşömen,Istanbul,2012
GANS J, Herbert; Popüler Kültür ve Yüksek Kültür,YKY,Istanbul,2005
GEÇER, Ekmel; Medya ve Popüler Kültür,Iletişim,Istanbul,2013
KARAKOÇ, Enderhan; Medya ve Popüler Kültür,Nüve Yayınları,Konya,2009
KÜÇÜKERDOĞAN, Bülent; Televizyon ve ,Ütopya Yayınevi,Ankara,2009
KÜÇÜKERDOĞAN,Rengin; Reklam Nasıl Çözümlenir,Beta Yayınları,Istanbul,2000




Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Course is not geared towards memorization but rather encourages students to debate among themselves with examples and analization, including visual and verbal communication. Students are to develop critical thinking and analyzing skills based on reading materials.They are also required to participate in class.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.25 + ASG * 0.25 + FIN * 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.25 + ASG * 0.25 + RST * 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To hand in of projects and assignments on time. To attend at least 70% of all lectures.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Hilal S. Yilmaz
Cell phone no. 0 532 710 0480

Office Hours

Wednesday: 11:30-12:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 2 26
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 1 8 8
Preparation for midterm exam 1 4 4
Preparation for final exam 1 4 4
Project Preparation 1 4 4
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 50

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15PO.16PO.17PO.18
LO.11
LO.2
LO.31
LO.4
LO.5