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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 : 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
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

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
Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
2
Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

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)
2
Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)

SKILLS

Practical

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)
2
Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
3
Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
4
Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

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).

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

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)

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

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)

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

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)
2
Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
3
Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
4
Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 127
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0