Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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HIT437 | MEDIA LITERACY | 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 | Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to provide the students with the basis to evaluate the subtexts in the informatics complex by activating the passive student against the mass media |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects such as Classification of Mass Media, Summarizing the structure of media, Discussion of the place of media in society, Explanation of Communication Process, Comparison of Critical Approaches. |
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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List at least 3 of the media effects on social, cultural and economic life |
Example the problems that may arise from the problem areas in the media tools |
Solve the subtexts in informatics from mass media by leaving the passive relationship with mass media and by taking an active position |
Critically analyze the impact of mass media by taking ethical principles as a framework. |
Evaluate the contents of media within the context of the media contents |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Media Literacy Concept | Lecture & Question and Answer |
2 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Historical Development of Media Literacy | Lecture & Question and Answer |
3 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Media Literacy Principles | Lecture & Question and Answer |
4 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Mass media | Lecture & Question and Answer |
5 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Family, Children and TV | Lecture & Question and Answer |
6 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Media and Structure | Lecture & Question and Answer |
7 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Media and society | Lecture & Question and Answer |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Media and ethic | Lecture & Question and Answer |
10 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Media as a Source of Manipulation | Lecture & Question and Answer |
11 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Researching and Discussing Media Texts | Lecture & Question and Answer |
12 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Researching and Discussing Media Texts | Lecture & Question and Answer |
13 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Public Relations and Media Literacy | Lecture & Question and Answer |
14 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Advertising and Media Literacy | Lecture & Question and Answer |
15 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | New Communication technologies and Media Literacy | Lecture & Question and Answer |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Turkoglu, N. ve Simsek, M. C. (2010). Medya Okuryazarligi. Parsomen Publications |
Kubey, R. (2001). Media Literacy in the Information Age: Current Perspectives. Transaction Publishers |
Koltay, T. (2011). The media and the literacies: Media literacy, information literacy, digital literacy. Media, Culture & Society, 33(2): 211-221. |
Baran, S. J., McDonald, E., Engberg, J. (2004). Introduction to mass communication: Media literacy and culture. McGraw-Hill. |
Hobbs, R. (1998). The seven great debates in the media literacy movement. Journal of communication, 48(1): 16-32. |
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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Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
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Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.
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Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.
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Relate the knowledge of ecological, economic and social sustainability with information related to the field.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use information about his / her field in professional life and everyday life.
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Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Interpret current political and administrative developments and the functioning of the democratic system by using the knowledge of political science and public administration.
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Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.
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Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values
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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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Compare the administrative structures and country management models by using the theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and public.
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Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Collaborate with the people in the field of political science and public administration.
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By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.
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Learning to Learn |
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Analyze existing structures with a critical approach based on universal legal norms and administrative structures.
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Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.
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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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Improve himself/herself by following the political and administrative agenda and the written-oral work on the agenda.
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Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Taking advantage of the existing history and theoretical knowledge of the field; interpret and analyze current issues, events and problems.
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Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.
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Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.
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Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.
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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 |