Academic Catalog

ADM5134 MEDIA AND SOCIETY

Course Code:	3105134
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	8.0
Department:	Political Science And Public Adm.
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Graduate
Course Coordinator:	Prof.Dr. AHMET RAÞÝT KAYA
Offered Semester:	Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

The course aims to examine the traditional structures of media systems challenged by the arrival of cable, satellite broadcasting and the other types of electronic media. Following a review of the historical development of the media systems and the normative theories in relation to the social and political systems, major issues and themes prevailing in different countries are considered.