YENİ MEDYA VE SİMÜLASYON PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
YMG314	YENİ MEDYA VE SİMÜLASYON	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to provide students with the ability to understand the functioning of new media technologies in the digital age surrounded by technology, as well as to enable them to identify the similarities and differences between the real and hyperreal world and to offer a critical perspective.
Contents of the Course Unit:	It covers new media and related concepts, New media theories, Surveillance society in the digital age, Simulation theories, perception and perception theories, Metaverse concept, its history and usage areas and related topics.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the features of new communication technologies.
Discusses the changes in the field of communication with new media.
Explains the concept of virtual reality.
It reveals the relationship between new media and simulation.
Will be able to understand the similarities and differences between reality and hyperreality.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	New media and related concepts	Presentation/Oral presentation/Question-answer/Discussion
2	Reading	About social media	Presentation/Oral presentation/Question-answer/Discussion
3	Reading	New media theories	Presentation/Oral presentation/Question-answer/Discussion
4	Reading	New media and technological determinism	Presentation/Oral presentation/Question-answer/Discussion
5	Reading	Surveillance society in the digital age	Presentation/Oral presentation/Question-answer/Discussion
6	Reading	Simulation theory	Presentation/Oral presentation/Question-answer/Discussion
7	Reading	Jean Baudrillard's social media analysis	Presentation/Oral presentation/Question-answer/Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Perception and perception theories	Presentation/Oral presentation/Question-answer/Discussion
10	Reading	Metaverse concept, history and usage areas	Presentation/Oral presentation/Question-answer/Discussion
11	Reading	Metaverse applications around the world	Presentation/Oral presentation/Question-answer/Discussion
12	Reading	Metaverse and Social Implications	Presentation/Oral presentation/Question-answer/DisPresentation/Oral presentation/Question-answer/Discussioncussion
13	Reading	Ethics and security in the Metaverse	Presentation/Oral presentation/Question-answer/Discussion
14	Reading	Metaverse and job opportunities in the future	Presentation/Oral presentation/Question-answer/Discussion
15	Reading	general review	Presentation/Oral presentation/Question-answer/Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Jean Baudrillard. (2017). Simülakrlar ve simülasyon. Ankara: DoğuBatı yayınları.
Erol, Kına ve Emre, Biçek. (2023). Metaverse: Yeni dünyaya ilk adım. Ankara: İksad yayınevi.
Hümeyra OKUYAN ve Caner TASLAMAN. (2018). JEAN BAUDRILLARD’IN SİMÜLASYON KURAMINDA AYARTMA KAVRAMI, ULUSLARARASI DİN & FELSEFE ARAŞTIRMALARI DERGİSİ,1(1).
Serdar Kuzey YILDIZ ve Gülsün BOZKURT. (2023). Sanal Gerçekliğin Yeni Anakarası: Metaverse, TRT Akademi, 8(17).
Oğuz Adanır, “Simülasyon Kuramı Üzerine Notlar ve Söyleşiler”, Hayal Et Kitap, 2008

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the basic concepts of Social Service, working fields and application frameworks.
2	Uses up-to-date information on Social Service field by associating it with the theory and application information of Social Service.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish the link between the application frameworks of Social Service.
2	Evaluate the developments in the field of migration, globalization and human rights in the new world by using the theoretical knowledge in the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the research methods related to the field of Social Service, concludes scientific conclusions about social problems.
2	Examine the spatial legislation of Social Service and develop new strategies for implementation.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve the problems specific to the field of Social Service according to scientific data.
2	Conduct trainings for individual, family and society by using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Social Service.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop his / her competence in this area by taking the leadership role in working with individuals, groups and society and taking responsibility as a team member.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describes a life worthy of dignity of the person who is the subject of social service science.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Configures the communication between institutions in order to solve the problems.
2	Uses the educational role in the social service area.
3	Produces projects that will increase the consciousness level of the society.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with other professionals in the work team through an interdisciplinary approach at the stage of Social Service intervention
2	Acts as a social worker in accordance with the laws, regulations and professional ethics rules.
3	Organize their work in accordance with their rights and responsibilities as an individual.

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	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	0	0	0