Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
YEM415 |
ALTERNATIVE MEDIA AND DIGITAL ACTIVISM |
5 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : |
Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
The main purpose of this course is to discuss how digital media is used in the context of social change and action, taking into account the history of new media and activism and technological possibilities. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
In this course, the social and ethical consequences of digital technologies used for social change, the concepts and development of alternative media and digital activism, and the evaluation of alternative media and digital activism practices are discussed. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Ability to evaluate the similarities and differences between practice and theory in digital activism |
Ability to explore digital activism practices on social issues of interest |
Ability to define political action, traditional and digital activism, components of social movements |
Ability to develop awareness about social advocacy |
Having knowledge about civil society and public sphere from an interdisciplinary perspective |
Discovering innovative ideas about the use of different online social networks for social advocacy, and being able to look at these ideas from a critical perspective |
Gaining perspective on the possibilities of using new media for non-commercial purposes |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
Literature review |
Introduction to the course and overview of digital activism |
Description |
2 |
Literature review |
What is alternative media? |
Description, discussion |
3 |
Literature review |
Online and offline activism |
Description, discussion |
4 |
Literature review |
History of digital activism I |
Description, discussion |
5 |
Literature review |
History of digital activism II |
Description, discussion |
6 |
Literature review |
Digital activism actions I |
Description, video demonstration |
7 |
Literature review |
Digital activism actions II |
Description, video demonstration |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Literature review |
Digital activism actions III |
Description, discussion |
10 |
Literature review |
Digital activism actions IV |
Description, discussion |
11 |
Literature review |
Clicktivism |
Description, discussion |
12 |
Literature review |
The relationship between digital activism and traditional activism I |
Guest speaker and discussion |
13 |
Literature review |
The relationship between digital activism and traditional activism II |
Guest speaker and discussion |
14 |
Literature review |
Examples of digital activism I |
Description, video demonstration |
15 |
Literature review |
Examples of digital activism II and general evaluation |
Discussion and Q&A |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Herbert Pimlott, Fabien Granjon, Nico Carpentier, Nilay Ulusoy, Emre Köksalan, John D.H. Downing (2014). Kendi Medyanı Yarat Cilt 2 - Alternatif Medya, Kavramlar, Tartışmalar, Örnekler. İstanbul: Kalkedon. |
Boztepe Taşkıran, Hatun, Murat Mengü (2019). Dijital Aktivizm Üzerine. İstanbul: Der Yayınları. |
Lievrouw, Leah A. (2016). Alternatif ve Aktivist Yeni Medya. İstanbul: Kafka. |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
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2 |
Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
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3 |
Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
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2 |
Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
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2 |
Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
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2 |
Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
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2 |
Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
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3 |
Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
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2 |
Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
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2 |
Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities (# of week) |
Duration (hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Preliminary & Further Study |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
14 |
2 |
28 |
Assignment (Homework) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Report Writing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
1 |
7 |
7 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
6 |
6 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
46 |
0 |
127 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
127 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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