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NEW MEDIA AND PUBLISHING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
YEM204 NEW MEDIA AND PUBLISHING 4 4 3 6

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 : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. TAYLAN MARAL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to introduce the new broadcasting technologies resulting from the convergence of information technologies, telecommunication and media sectors.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects as in the transformation of Internet technologies on traditional broadcasting (IpTv, digital radio, online publishing) and Html, CSS and JavaScript which are the basic requirements for preparation and publication of a website.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explain the historical development of broadcasting technologies together with their political, economic and social dimensions.
Understand the basic logic of Html, CSS and JavaScript which are necessary to prepare a website.
Describe new broadcasting areas resulting from the convergence of information technologies, telecommunication and media sectors.
Show the differences of broadcasting approaches in alternative media channels with samples.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading, Literature Review Introduction to Media ve Publishing Lecture & Question and Answer
2 Reading, Literature Review Building Blocks of Publishing Lecture & Question and Answer
3 Reading, Literature Review Publishing Types, Visual and Written Publishing, Periodicals and Non-Periodicals Lecture & Question and Answer
4 Reading, Literature Review Change and Transformation of Publishing from Past to the Present Day Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5 Reading, Literature Review Economy Political Dimensions of Publishing Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6 Reading, Literature Review Publishing in terms of Ethical Values Lecture & Question and Answer
7 Reading, Literature Review Differences and Similarities Between Traditional and New Media Lecture & Question and Answer
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading, Literature Review General Revision Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10 Reading, Literature Review, Using Visual and Written Sources Social Media and New Publishing Concept Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11 Reading, Literature Review, Using Visual and Written Sources Alternative Publishing Channels in New Media Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12 Reading, Literature Review, Using Visual and Written Sources Publishing in YouTube, Periscope, Instagram Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13 Reading, Literature Review, Using Visual and Written Sources Effects of Publishing in New Media on Social Movements Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14 Reading, Literature Review, Using Visual and Written Sources Publishing in Our Country and the World Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15 Reading, Literature Review, Using Visual and Written Sources Publishing in Our Country and the World Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Gonenc. A. Y. (2007). Turkiye’de Dergiciligin Tarihsel Gelisimi. Istanbul: Istanbul Universitesi Iletisim Fakultesi Dergisi
Jenkins H. (2016). Cesur Yeni Medya. Istanbul: Iletisim Publications
Gitner S. (2015). Multimedia Storytelling for Digital Communicators in a Multiplatform World. London: Routledge Publishing
Digital Journalism Journal. Taylor and Francis. London: Routledge Publishing

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
List the history of communication, mass media, communication theories and leading theorists.
3
2
List the historical, social and cultural types of communication and explain the related concepts.
3
3
Define the important points of the history and theories of communication through daily life practices and social life.
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Compare the traditional media and new media economic policies.
3
2
Interpret digital culture with constantly updated and self-renewing topics.
1
3
Interpret the technical, socio-political and legal aspects of cyber security issues in the field of new media.
1

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the basic concepts of communication history, communication theories, traditional and new media channels.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Prepare web pages with CSS codes.
3
2
Produce creative content in new media environments, create an image and sound and practical studies about programming.
3
3
Analyze the sub-texts and their semantics of the studies presented to the society by mass media.
2
4
Use qualitative and quantitative elements to construct arguments on studies in the field of communication.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Manage social media accounts of brands, corporate firms and public institutions thanks to its advanced knowledge in content production and user experience.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Review local and foreign studies in the field of New Media. Creates innovative works in his/her field.
3
2
Criticize the effects of social media activities on socio-political field.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plan scientific studies in any area that can be encountered in different disciplines and transfer them to people from different disciplines.
1
2
Determine how much of the content produced by the media is right and wrong.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follows the developments that have begun to guide the present and the future such as "Software". Produce various software products for different sectors.
2
2
Design using new architectures of big data processing systems.
0
3
Determine the logic of operation of artificial intelligence algorithms and determines the possible effects on media and indirectly society.
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 10 4 40
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 5 5 25
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 8 5 40
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 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 38 0 148
Total Workload of the Course Unit 148
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0