Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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YEM415 | ALTERNATIVE MEDIA AND DIGITAL ACTIVISM | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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. HABİBE GÜNGÖR |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management
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Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation
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Define basic concepts related with aviation management.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
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Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
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Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
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4 |
Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Manage operational activities related to the airline.
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Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
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Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
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Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
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Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.
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Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Execute a study in his/her field independently.
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Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
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Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
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Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
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Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 127 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |