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MEDIA LITERACY CRITICISM PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
MIY221 MEDIA LITERACY CRITICISM 3 3 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. ŞEBNEM GÜRSOY ULUSOY
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of the course is to critically evaluate the media contents, to raise an awareness to media messages and to ensure that the students are active media users
Contents of the Course Unit: The scope of the course is the concept of media literacy and critical media literacy, their scope, importance, emergence and development, media literacy models, the principles media literacy principles, approaches and theories of media literacy, the media literacy movement in Turkey, bias and stereotyping in media contents.

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

Knows the literacy and media literacy.
Explains the media literacy and critical media literacy through their historical development.
Analyzes media contents regarding the media literacy.
Analyzes news texts.
Examines media literacy learning in Turkey
Analyzes stereotyping and bias in media contents.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading The concept of literacy and media literacy Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2 Reading The history of media literacy and key concepts Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3 Reading The scope and fundementals of the media literacy Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4 Reading The conditions of media literacy Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5 Reading The models of Media literacy Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6 Reading The principles of Media Literacy Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7 Reading The Various Approaches and Theories of Media Literacy Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Assignment Preparation – Reading The Various Approaches and Theories of Media Literacy Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10 Assignment Preparation – Reading Media consuming and producing Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11 Assignment Preparation – Reading Active user/audience in media Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12 RAssignment Preparation – Reading Media Criticism, Critical Pedagoji and Critical Media Literacy Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13 Assignment Preparation – Reading Media Criticism, Critical Pedagoji and Critical Media Literacy Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14 Assignment Preparation – Reading The Media Literacy Teaching and Movement in Turkey Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15 Reading Media representation: Bias and Stereotyping Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

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
3
2
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
By graduating from this department student relates between concepts, topics and techniques in the field of media and communication.
3
2
Discusses the solutions of problems related to the field.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Applies the techniques and solutions in the field of New Media and Communication to the problems encountered in the media sector.
3
2
Changes the existing solutions for academic and sectoral problems in the field of New Media and Communication in accordance with current needs.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Applies independent working methods related with New Media and Communication field.
5
2
Manages teamworks related with his / her field.
3
3
Relates between different interdisciplinary methods and the ones in his/her field.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Compares whether the concepts and techniques in the field of New Media and Communication are up-to-date and analyze whether these concepts and techniques are applicable.
4
2
Summarizes the literature in his/her field.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Produces methods and solutions for other representatives of New Media and Communication field.
4
2
Organizes group studies in his/her field.
2
3
Explains thoughts in interpersonal discussions about the field.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Produces new information and techniques about his/her field.
4
2
Predicts the future developments and problems in his/her field.
4
3
Examines the results of studies related with New Media and Communication field.
3

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 13 4 52
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
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 7 6 42
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 5 3 15
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 41 0 153
Total Workload of the Course Unit 153
Workload (h) / 25.5 6
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0