MEDYA OKURYAZARLIK KRİTİĞİ PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
YMI251	MEDYA OKURYAZARLIK KRİTİĞİ	3	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
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:	To enable students to critically examine media messages. To develop an awareness of the language, production processes, and ideological and cultural orientations of media. To develop the ability to analyze the differences between traditional and digital media, power relations, and manipulation techniques. To raise awareness of information pollution, disinformation, and perception management. To equip participants with the habit of developing a selective, conscious, and responsible approach when consuming media content.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Course content was created to enable students to learn and question the concept of media literacy.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Learns the concept of media literacy
Becomes a conscious user in perceiving and managing media messages
Becomes conscious of producing and managing media content and perceiving the sub-message.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Read and research	The concept, position and practices of media literacy	Presentation
2	Read and research	The history of media literacy in the world and in Turkey	Presentation
3	Read and research	Basic approaches to media literacy education	Presentation
4	Read and research	Main problems in children and young people's communication with the media	Presentation
5	Read and research	Media literacy in basic education and university	Presentation
6	Read and research	Media literacy in the context of language development	Presentation
7	Read and research	Example approaches from countries in media literacy education	Presentation
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Read and research	The role of school and family in media literacy education	Presentation
10	Read and research	Educational methods in media literacy	Presentation
11	Read and research	Awareness of individual and social responsibilities in the media field	Presentation
12	Read and research	Gaining and being able to gain the ability to access accurate and up-to-date media content	Presentation
13	Read and research	Media as a cultural industry and its role	Presentation
14	Read and research	Producing and sharing media content	Presentation
15	Read and research	Analyzing and evaluating media content	Presentation
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kemal Ünal, Medya OKuryazarlığı, Ütopya yayınevi

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1						4
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.					4
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.						5
2	Changes the existing solutions for academic and sectoral problems in the field of New Media and Communication in accordance with current needs.						5

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.						5
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.						5
2	Summarizes the literature in his/her field.					4

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.					4
3	Explains thoughts in interpersonal discussions about the field.					4

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.						5
2	Predicts the future developments and problems in his/her field.						5
3	Examines the results of studies related with New Media and Communication field.						5

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	10	3	30
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	6	72
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	3	3
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	40	0	154