Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
6GİT310Communication Ethics2+0+02307.12.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Visual Communication Design
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to understand the importance of ethical principles and values in communication processes and to develop ethical behavior at the individual and organizational levels.
Course Content The course content includes: The concept of ethics and its historical development, the basic principles of communication ethics, media and ethics, social media ethics, Advertising, public relations, and ethical issues, Ethics in news and information sharing, Privacy and confidentiality in the digital world, The ethical dimensions of perception management and manipulation, Globalization and ethical issues, Legal regulations in communication ethics.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Deniz Akçay Balcı
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Ruhdan Uzun İletişim Etiği, Metin Işık İletişim ve Etik

Course Category
Social Sciences %20
Field %80

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 2 30
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 10 3 30
Assignments 4 6 24
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 89

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Students can explain the concept of ethics and its importance in communication.
2 Students can apply ethical principles in media and communication processes.
3 Students can develop ethical behavior in social media use.
4 Students can analyze ethical issues in the field of communication.
5 Students can understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality in the digital world.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course Introduction and the Concept of Ethics: Differences between ethics and morality, ethical theories, and their historical development.
2 Basic Principles of Communication Ethics: Fundamental ethical principles in communication, such as honesty, respect, and responsibility, are discussed.
3 Media Ethics: The responsibilities of media organizations, ethical violations, and case studies are examined.
4 Social Media Ethics: Ethical issues and user responsibilities in social media use are evaluated.
5 Social Media Ethics: Ethical issues and user responsibilities in social media use are evaluated.
6 Social Media Ethics: Ethical issues and user responsibilities in social media use are evaluated.
7 Privacy and Confidentiality in the Digital World: Data security, personal data protection, and ethical violations are discussed.
8 Midterm Exam
9 The Ethical Dimensions of Perception Management and Manipulation: The role of perception management in communication and the ethical consequences of manipulation are discussed.
10 Principles of Diversity and Equality: The importance of cultural diversity, social equality, and inclusivity in communication is discussed.
11 Globalization and Ethical Issues: Ethical issues encountered in global communication and proposed solutions are examined.
12 Legal Regulations on Communication Ethics: Legal regulations and case studies on communication ethics from Turkey and around the world are discussed.
13 Legal Regulations in Communication Ethics (continued)
14 General Review

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 4 5 5 4 5 4 3 4 5 5 4 3
C1 4 4 5 3 5 3 3 3 5 4 4 3
C2 4 5 5 4 5 4 3 4 5 5 4 3
C3 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 5 5 4 3
C4 4 5 5 4 5 4 3 4 5 5 4 3
C5 4 5 5 4 5 5 3 4 5 5 4 3

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