| Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the basic concepts, approaches, and practices of media literacy; to develop a critical perspective toward media content; and to evaluate the relationship between media, individuals, and society. The course also aims to help students understand the historical development of media literacy in the world and in Türkiye, media literacy practices at different levels of education, the relationship between children and young people and the media, and the role of schools and families in media literacy education. In addition, students are expected to develop skills in accessing accurate and up-to-date media content, analyzing and evaluating media messages, using media consciously, and creating and sharing media content responsibly. |
| Content: |
The concept, scope, and applications of media literacy; the historical development of media literacy in the world and in Türkiye; fundamental approaches to media literacy education; key issues in children’s and young people’s engagement with media; media literacy in primary, secondary, and higher education; media literacy in the context of language development; examples of media literacy education approaches from different countries; the role of schools and families in media literacy education; teaching methods in media literacy education; individual and social responsibilities in the media environment; developing the ability to access accurate and up-to-date media content and to teach this skill to others; media as a cultural industry and its role in society; creating, sharing, analyzing, and evaluating media content. |