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 |
Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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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 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
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4 |
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2 |
Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)
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3 |
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
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4 |
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2 |
Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)
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4 |
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)
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4 |
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
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3 |
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2 |
Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
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3 |
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3 |
Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
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4 |
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4 |
Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
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4 |
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2 |
Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
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5 |
3 |
Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
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4 |
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4 |
Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)
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4 |
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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 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
127 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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