SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ILT6212	Göstergebilim Çözümlemeleri	0	Spring	3	0	3	6

Course Type :	University Elective
Cycle:	Bachelor TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FÜSUN DENİZ ÖZDEN
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FÜSUN DENİZ ÖZDEN
Dersin Kategorisi:

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:	The student who successfully completes this course recognizes the basic concepts of linguistics and semiotics, analyzes the types of signs and theories of semiotics theorists, analyzes the systems in communication and gains the requirements of communication.
Course Content:	The student is informed about the concepts of semiotics, linguistics and semiotics, the relationship between semiotics and communication sciences, types of signs, semiotics theorists and text in this course, .

Course Specific Rules

None

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) To have knowledge about general semiology and learns theorist in this field.
2) Learns the history of semiology and examine the fundamental concepts of semiology.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Knows about semiology theorist’s methods and interpret signs.
2) Knows about how to analyze signs in communication science.
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*
1) Knows about the processes of semiology, coding and the types of codes.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	The history of semiotics
2)	the terms of indicator, the indicator species and semiotics
3)	General principles of semiotics
4)	Semiology theorists
5)	Semiology theorists
6)	Charles Sanders Peirce's Theory of Signs
7)	Roland Barthes Denotation and Connotation
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Umberto Eco and Semiology
10)	Semiotics Analysis
11)	Visual semiotics
12)	Semiotics Analysis
13)	Final Exam
14)

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

DERS ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI - PROGRAM ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI İLİŞKİSİ

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Ders Öğrenme Çıktıları (DÖÇ)	1	2	3	4	5
Program Öğrenme Çıktıları (PÖÇ)
1) Explain the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical framework of graphic design.
2) Define typography, color theory, and composition principles in visual communication design.
3) Evaluate the social, cultural, and ethical aspects of graphic design to develop an interdisciplinary perspective.
4) Develop original and innovative design solutions using creative problem-solving methods.
5) Apply visual hierarchy, perception psychology, and user experience (UX) principles to design for international markets.
6) Effectively use digital tools and design software to produce professional graphic design work.
7) Take responsibility in international graphic design projects individually or within a team to develop creative solutions.
8) Manage graphic design projects and plan processes while applying a professional work discipline.
9) Continuously improve by following global innovations, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design.
10) Adopt intercultural design principles to create visual solutions for global audiences.
11) Develop design solutions that are culturally sensitive, ethically appropriate, and sustainable.
12) Work independently or participate in teamwork within graphic design processes.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Explain the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical framework of graphic design.
2)	Define typography, color theory, and composition principles in visual communication design.
3)	Evaluate the social, cultural, and ethical aspects of graphic design to develop an interdisciplinary perspective.
4)	Develop original and innovative design solutions using creative problem-solving methods.
5)	Apply visual hierarchy, perception psychology, and user experience (UX) principles to design for international markets.
6)	Effectively use digital tools and design software to produce professional graphic design work.
7)	Take responsibility in international graphic design projects individually or within a team to develop creative solutions.
8)	Manage graphic design projects and plan processes while applying a professional work discipline.
9)	Continuously improve by following global innovations, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design.
10)	Adopt intercultural design principles to create visual solutions for global audiences.
11)	Develop design solutions that are culturally sensitive, ethically appropriate, and sustainable.	4
12)	Work independently or participate in teamwork within graphic design processes.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Views
Reading
Homework
Brain Storming
Questions Answers

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Final Exam
Quiz
Homework Evaluation

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 5.00
Homework Assignments	1	% 10.00
Midterms	1	% 35.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	3	42
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	0	0	0
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	1	15	15
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	57
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	1	15	15
Midterms	1	36	36
Semester Final Exam	1	46	46
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	97
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			154
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ferdinand de Saussure, “Genel Dilbilim Dersleri”, Çev.: Berke Vardar, Birey ve Toplum Yayın-ları. Berke Vardar, “Dilbilim Terimleri Sözlüğü”, Multilingual Yabancı Dil Yayınları. Nükhet Güz, “Etkili İletişim Terimleri Sözlüğü”, İnkilap Kitabevi. Roland Barthes, “Göstergeler İmparatorluğu”, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, Çev.: Tahsin Yücel
References:	Roland Barthes, “Göstergebilim Serüven”, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, Çev.: Mehmet Rifat, Sema Rifat Roland Barthes, “Yazının Sıfır Derecesi Yeni Eleştirel Denemeler”, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, Çev.: Tahsin Yücel Umberto Eco, “Açık Yapıt”, Çev.: Tolga Esmer, Can Yayınları