MEDIA LITERACY CRITIQUE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MEC251	MEDIA LITERACY CRITIQUE	3	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. ÇAĞLA KAYA İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. ÇAĞLA KAYA İLHAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the basic concepts, approaches, and practices of media literacy; to develop a critical perspective toward media content; and to evaluate the relationship between media, individuals, and society. The course also aims to help students understand the historical development of media literacy in the world and in Türkiye, media literacy practices at different levels of education, the relationship between children and young people and the media, and the role of schools and families in media literacy education. In addition, students are expected to develop skills in accessing accurate and up-to-date media content, analyzing and evaluating media messages, using media consciously, and creating and sharing media content responsibly.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The concept, scope, and applications of media literacy; the historical development of media literacy in the world and in Türkiye; fundamental approaches to media literacy education; key issues in children’s and young people’s engagement with media; media literacy in primary, secondary, and higher education; media literacy in the context of language development; examples of media literacy education approaches from different countries; the role of schools and families in media literacy education; teaching methods in media literacy education; individual and social responsibilities in the media environment; developing the ability to access accurate and up-to-date media content and to teach this skill to others; media as a cultural industry and its role in society; creating, sharing, analyzing, and evaluating media content.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the concept, scope, and main application areas of media literacy.
Evaluate the historical development of media literacy in the world and in Türkiye.
Compare media literacy practices implemented at different levels of education.
Compare media literacy education approaches used in different countries.
Explain the importance of individual and social responsibilities in the media environment
Apply basic media literacy skills to access accurate and up-to-date media content.
Evaluate the effects of media on individuals and society within the framework of the cultural industries.
Analyze and evaluate media content from a critical perspective.
Create and share media content by taking ethical and social responsibility principles into consideration.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Research and Reading	The Concept, Scope, and Applications of Media Literacy	Presentations and Digital Content Resources
2	Research and Reading	The History of Media Literacy in the World and in Türkiye	Presentations and Digital Content Resources
3	Research and Reading	Fundamental Approaches to Media Literacy Education	Presentations and Digital Content Resources
4	Research and Reading	Key Issues in Children’s and Young People’s Engagement with Media	Presentations and Digital Content Resources
5	Research and Reading	Media Literacy in Primary, Secondary, and Higher Education	Presentations and Digital Content Resources
6	Research and Reading	Media Literacy in the Context of Language Development	Presentations and Digital Content Resources
7	Research and Reading	Examples of Approaches to Media Literacy Education from Different Countries	Presentations and Digital Content Resources
8	Research and Reading	The Role of Schools and Families in Media Literacy Education	Presentations and Digital Content Resources
9	Research and Reading	Teaching Methods in Media Literacy Education	Presentations and Digital Content Resources
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Research and Reading	Raising Awareness of Individual and Social Responsibilities in the Media Environment	Presentations and Digital Content Resources
12	Research and Reading	Developing the Ability to Access Accurate and Up-to-Date Media Content and to Teach This Skill to Others	Presentations and Digital Content Resources
13	Research and Reading	Media as a Cultural Industry and Its Role in Society	Presentations and Digital Content Resources
14	Research and Reading	Creating and Sharing Media Content	Presentations and Digital Content Resources
15	Research and Reading	Analyzing and Evaluating Media Content	Presentations and Digital Content Resources
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Potter, W. J. Media Literacy. SAGE Publications.
Hobbs, R. Digital and Media Literacy: Connecting Culture and Classroom. Corwin. Buckingham, D. Media Education: Literacy, Learning and Contemporary Culture. Polity Press.
Jenkins, H. et al. Confronting the Challenges of Participatory Culture: Media Education for the 21st Century.
Livingstone, S. Children and the Internet: Great Expectations, Challenging Realities. Polity Press.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
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	Describes the basic concepts related to the field and defines the concepts related to it.						5
2	Classifies current developments in the field of Media and Communication.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discusses issues related with Media and Communication.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discusses issues related with Media and Communication.					4
2	By graduating from this department student relates between concepts, topics and techniques in the field of media and communication.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Applies the techniques and solutions in the field of Media and Communication to the problems encountered in the media sector.						5
2	Changes the existing solutions for academic and sectoral problems in the field of Media and Communication in accordance with current needs.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Applies independent working methods related with Media and Communication field.					4
2	Manages teamworks related with his / her field.				3
3	Relates between different interdisciplinary methods and the ones in his/her field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Compares whether the concepts and techniques in the field of Media and Communication are up-to-date and analyze whether these concepts and techniques are applicable.						5
2	Summarizes the literature in his/her field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Produces methods and solutions for other representatives of Media and Communication field				3
2	Organizes group studies in his/her field.				3
3	Explains thoughts in interpersonal discussions about the field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Alanı ile ilgili yeni bilgi ve teknikler üretir.			2
2	Predicts the future developments and problems in his/her field.				3
3	Examines the results of studies related with Media and Communication field.					4

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