ALTERNATIVE MEDIA AND DIGITAL ACTIVISM PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
YEM415	ALTERNATIVE MEDIA AND DIGITAL ACTIVISM	5	3	3	5

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
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)
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
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
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
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	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of the collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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