NEW MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MIY441	NEW MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES	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. SİNEM GÜRKAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to provide students with the ability to analyze what the new media has changed socially and how the social culture is affected by the new media with examples. It is aimed to question the relationship between popular culture, society and new media from the perspective of cultural studies, and to direct students to semiotic analysis and content analysis with case studies.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Social culture, popular culture, new approaches to new media, new media analysis, new media applications

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
It develops its knowledge in the fields of philosophy, culture, society and sciences and combines this knowledge with original definitions and concepts that will bring innovation to the field of new media.
Interprets scientific studies in her field and evaluates them from an original point of view.
It plays an active role in the solutions of new media-oriented social and cultural problems.
Approaches scientific problems related to the field in a systematic way and develops original approaches to solve them.
Interprets and solves current and social problems in a systematic way.
Interprets and applies the theories and methods developed in the field of cultural studies within the scope of social sciences in the field of new media.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	PPT	New media concepts and theories	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
2	PPT	New media and social theories	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
3	PPT	Societal cultural practices in the context of culture	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
4	PPT	Popular culture and new media, content analysis methods	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
5	PPT	Folk culture, mass culture, language culture in new media	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
6	PPT	Culture and social reflections in new media 1	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
7	PPT	Cyberculture and video games in a cultural studies perspective	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	PPT	New media culture in the context of consumption - production, popular culture and commodities	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
10	PPT	New media culture in the context of consumption - production, popular culture and commodities	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
11	PPT	Popular music, art and culture in new media	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
12	PPT	Popular music, art and culture in new media	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
13	PPT	General replay before the final	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
14	PPT	General replay before the final	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
15	PPT	General replay before the final	Lecture, discussion, question and answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of aeronautical standards and rules. (Bloom 1)

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize teamwork during the collection, interpretation, announcement and application of data related to the field. (Bloom 6)

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Perform theoretical and practical knowledge related to his/her field in business life using analytical methods and modeling techniques. (Bloom 4)
2	Use maintenance manuals and other sources of information in business life to obtain information about the field. (Bloom3)
3	Determine the actualities of all technical and administrative documents related with the field. (Bloom 1)
4	Perform theoretical and practical knowledge related to his/her field in business life using analytical methods and modeling techniques. (Bloom 4)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use computer software, information and communication technologies at the level required by the field. (Bloom 3)
2	Interpret the sketches, scheme, graphics that describe the subject. (Bloom 2)

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop solutions for problems faced during application. (Bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determine the learning requirements related with his/her field. (Bloom 3)
2	Use the lifelong learning principles in occupational development. (Bloom 3)

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the technical drawing knowledge effectively in business life. (Bloom 3)
2	By informing the relevant persons and institutions about the related field; state his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions in the field.(Bloom 1)
3	Debate his/her ideas and solution suggestions with experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. (Bloom 2)
4	Participate in training related to the field at international level. (Bloom 3)
5	Organize activities for the professional development of employees under his/her responsibility. (Bloom 6).

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the knowledge and skills obtained during undergraduate education in work life. (Bloom 3)
2	Solve the problems encountered in his/her field. (Bloom 3)
3	Apply the necessary culture of behavior in the areas of quality management and processes and environmental protection and occupational safety (Bloom 3)
4	Locate the awareness of safety factor to himself and to the team. (Bloom 1)

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	30	3	90
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	44	0	132