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Course Information

VISUAL TEXT ANALYSIS
Code Semester Theoretical Practice National Credit ECTS Credit
Hour / Week
GRF252 Spring 2 0 2

Prerequisites and co-requisites None
Language of instruction Turkish
Type Required
Level of Course Associate
Lecturer Lec. Orhan KARAKAPLAN
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Suggested Subject None
Professional practise ( internship ) None
Objectives of the Course Analyze an oral, written or visual artwork using at least a critical method.
Contents of the Course With specific focus on the dynamic nature of texts as communicative arenas, this course will mainly deal with issues, starting with the concept of textuality, generic and common features of written, oral and visual texts, various methods employed in the field of Text Analysis and underlying theories and approaches.

Learning Outcomes of Course

# Learning Outcomes
1 Distinguish the expression differences between oral, written and visual arts.
2 Recognize that text analysis based on critical theory.
3 Be able to analyze basic differences between critical theories.
4 Read written and visual texts.
5 Determine the effects of social facts on advertising film or banner

Course Syllabus

# Subjects Teaching Methods and Technics
1 Course content, scope and resources, the introduction Lecture, Discussion.
2 Theories on the analysis of texts (semiotics, plural reading, etc.) Lecture, Discussion.
3 Language of banner, logo, advertising film etc. Lecture, Discussion.
4 Students identify an advertising film or banner for presentations. Lecture, Discussion.
5 Practice on text. Lecture, Discussion.
6 Practice on text. Lecture, Discussion.
7 Practice on text. Lecture, Discussion.
8 Mid-term exam Project delivery.
9 Examples of written, visual or verbal and visual texts. Lecture, Discussion.
10 Identifying advertising, banners or visual text for presentations. Lecture, Discussion.
11 Presentations and discussion. Presentation, Discussion.
12 Presentations and discussion. Presentation, Discussion.
13 Presentations and discussion. Presentation, Discussion.
14 Presentations and discussion. Presentation, Discussion.
15 Presentations and discussion. Presentation, Discussion.
16 Final Exam Project delivery.

Course Syllabus

# Material / Resources Information About Resources Reference / Recommended Resources
1 Hauser, A. (2006) Sanatın Toplumsal Tarihi, Çev: Yıldız Gölönü, Ankara: Deniz Kitabevi Yayınları.
2 Williamson, J. (2001) Reklamların Dili Reklamlarda Anlam ve İdeoloji, Ankara: Ütopya Yayınevi.

Method of Assessment

# Weight Work Type Work Title
1 40% Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam
2 60% Final Exam Final Exam

Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes

# Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Method of Assessment
1 Distinguish the expression differences between oral, written and visual arts. 1͵2͵7͵10͵12͵13͵14 1͵2
2 Recognize that text analysis based on critical theory. 1͵2͵7͵10͵12͵13͵14 1͵2
3 Be able to analyze basic differences between critical theories. 1͵2͵7͵10͵12͵13͵14 1͵2
4 Read written and visual texts. 1͵2͵7͵10͵12͵13͵14 1͵2
5 Determine the effects of social facts on advertising film or banner 1͵2͵7͵10͵12͵13͵14 1͵2
PS. The numbers, which are shown in the column Method of Assessment, presents the methods shown in the previous table, titled as Method of Assessment.

Work Load Details

# Type of Work Quantity Time (Hour) Work Load
1 Course Duration 14 2 28
2 Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) 0 0 0
3 Presentation and Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
4 Web Research, Library and Archival Work 0 0 0
5 Document/Information Listing 0 0 0
6 Workshop 0 0 0
7 Preparation for Midterm Exam 0 0 0
8 Midterm Exam 0 0 0
9 Quiz 0 0 0
10 Homework 0 0 0
11 Midterm Project 0 0 0
12 Midterm Exercise 0 0 0
13 Final Project 0 0 0
14 Final Exercise 0 0 0
15 Preparation for Final Exam 0 0 0
16 Final Exam 0 0 0
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