MEDIA LITERACY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HIT437	MEDIA LITERACY	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
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)
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
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
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
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
2	Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
3	Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
2	Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
3	Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
2	Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
2	Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
3	Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
2	Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
3	Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
4	Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.

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	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