GZS213 Semiotics

4 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code GZS213
Name Semiotics
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. Zeynep ÖZARSLAN
Course Instructor Dr.Öğr. Üyesi Kenan ATEŞGÖZ (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

In this course, it is aimed to evaluate the evolution of semiotics in the historical process, to establish the connection between semiotics and other social science disciplines, to discuss semiotic applications in different fields, to comprehend the differences in the approaches of the theorists who shape semiotics and their analysis methods, to analyze the theories and methods of semiotic theorists, to evaluate, analyze and interpret cultural signs and texts from a critical perspective.

Course Content

The scope of the course, the main concepts of linguistics and semiotics will be handled and relationship between semiotics- communication, types of signs, contemporary theoreticians and theories will be taught.

Course Precondition

No prerequisite

Resources

Erkman-Akerson, F. (2005). Göstergebilime Giriş. Bilge Kültür Sanat. Guiraud, P. (2011). Semiology. Routledge. Barthes, R. (2005). Göstergebilimsel Serüven. Çev: Mehmet Rifat, Sema Rifat. Yapı Kredi Yayınları. Barthes, R. (1968). Elements of semiology (Vol. 4). Macmillan.

Notes

Online Resources.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understands the connection between semiotics and other social science disciplines.
LO02 Evaluates the evolution of semiotics in the historical process.
LO03 Has the ability to discuss semiotic applications in different fields.
LO04 Understands the differences of the approaches of the theorists who shape semiotics and their analysis methods.
LO05 Analyzes the theories and methods of semiotic theorists.
LO06 Interprets cultural and social indicators within the framework of theoretical approaches and evaluates texts critically within the framework of basic contrasts.
LO07 Analyzes written texts in the light of semiotic theories.
LO08 Interprets symbols, pictures and visuals from the perspective of semiotics.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has knowledge about the concepts and professional rules related to the profession and field of journalism. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has knowledge about news production, consumption and distribution processes, news sources, news / media text types. 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understands theories, models and approaches related to media and communication systems. 4
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gains knowledge of the legal framework of journalism in Turkey and internationally, legal rights of journalists, press professional principles and ethical codes.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Conducts scientific research in the field of social and human sciences, especially communication and media. 4
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains the ability to use and develop traditional and new/digital communication technologies, computer and information systems.
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Produces written, visual and audio content for traditional and digital journalism/media environments.
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Synthesizes the concepts/fields of society, culture and communication. 5
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Apply democratic rules, human rights and communication rights to promote social reconciliation and peace.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Works individually and collectively in professional life.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Critically examines the agenda and innovations of local, regional, national and international media from new perspectives. 5
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To be aware of media literacy and evaluate traditional and digital media content with critical approaches. 5
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To be able to master the professional, commercial and legal processes of journalism and media organizations, current and emerging business models.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Recognizes the otherizing, discriminatory and hateful discourses in the media and society and stands against such discourses. 4
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Thanks to theoretical and practical knowledge, he/she participates in decision-making mechanisms both in the media organization where he/she works and in the society where he/she lives.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Follows cultural, artistic and scientific activities related to the field.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Produces solutions to problems in the functioning of journalism/media organizations.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Is competent in new generation journalism types and practices.
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Assumes duties such as press consultancy, communication coordinator, press consultancy, communication manager in various institutions and organizations.
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Pay attention to work and worker safety within the framework of laws and regulations.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction No need for preparation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 The discipline of semiotics Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 The structure of the language, the elements that make up the language. Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
4 Understanding processes; the communication process of writing and creating meaning Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Ferdinand de Saussure as the founder of semiotics principles, concepts and terms Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Saussure concepts and sign cycle; features and place in language Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Semiotics in America: C.S. Peirce Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Semiotics in the 20th Century: France Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Roland Barthes and principles concepts and terms Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Semiotics in the 21st century: Umberto Eco Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Text analysis, sample semiotic analysis; visual and textual I Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Text analysis, sample semiotic analysis; visual and textual II Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Text and visual analysis: semiotic approaches in TV: camera angles, news photography and semiotics I Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 Text and visual analysis: semiotic approaches in TV: camera angles, news photography and semiotics II Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 7 7
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 109
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,36
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 03.07.2024 02:01