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| Unit | FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION |
| JOURNALISM PR. | |
| Code | GZT210 |
| Name | Media Literacy |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AYŞE ASLI SEZGİN BÜYÜKALACA |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. AYŞE ASLI SEZGİN BÜYÜKALACA
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Course aims to give basic information and skills to communication students to widespread the media literacy in society.
Course Content
Issues such as relationship of modernity and literacy, fictional content of media, artistic forms and media, economy-politics of media, comparative media analysis, will be scrutinized. Media literacy course deals with the transformation of literacy process, both theoretical and practical elements of the mediated world of social communication.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students obtain practical skills in the basics of media literacy, with the methods of providing these skills in the general population. |
| LO02 | Learns how to read local, national and international events critically. |
| LO03 | Learns how to read local, national and international events critically. Distinguishes the instrumental (Radio, TV, Film, Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism) and teleological aspects of communication (Public Space, Public Opinion, Cultural Productio |
| LO04 | Has the knowledge and skills to use and/or explain how communication works in every aspect of communication in different cultures. |
| LO05 | Distinguishes the scientific method and follows updated technological innovations |
| LO06 | Organizes or actively participates in the social, artistic and cultural activities and events, with reporting and observation skills. |
| LO07 | Participates into group work as well as having individual working abilities. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Information about course materials | |
| 2 | Literacy and modernization proccess | course readings | |
| 3 | Popularisation of media | course readings | |
| 4 | Popular culture and media | course readings | |
| 5 | Media and social change | course readings | |
| 6 | Critical social theory and media | course readings | |
| 7 | Historical development | course readings | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | course readings | |
| 9 | Education process of media literacy | course readings | |
| 10 | Different approaches, different practices | course readings | |
| 11 | Examples of media analysis | course readings | |
| 12 | News, news programmes, documentaries, etc. | course readings | |
| 13 | Adverts, contras, social spots, etc. | course readings | |
| 14 | Media and ethics; communication ethics and profession | course readings | |
| 15 | General evaluation | course readings | |
| 16 | Term Exams | course readings | |
| 17 | Term Exams | course readings |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 87 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,48 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||