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| Code | GZS330 |
| Name | News Literacy in the Digital Age |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. SEVDA ÜNAL |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
Within the scope of the lesson, it is aimed that the participants will have knowledge about news literacy in the digital environment, check the reliability of the news circulating in the digital environment, make the distinction between information and comment in the news, use news verification methods and tools, and learn to question the compliance with journalistic principles and ethical principles in the news.
Course Content
In this lesson, news literacy is addressed within the scope of using news verification tools and methods in the verification process by critically approaching the news produced and circulated in the digital environment.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for the course.
Resources
Erdoğan, E., Uyan-Semerci, P. Eyolcu-Kafalı, B. Ve Çaytaş, Ş. (2022). İnfodemi ve Bilgi Düzensizlikleri Kavramlar, Nedenler ve Çözümler. İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
Notes
Online resources
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Have knowledge about news literacy in digital platforms. |
| LO02 | It checks the reliability of the news circulating in the digital environment. |
| LO03 | Distinguish whether the information subject to the news is fact, opinion or claim. |
| LO04 | Develop critical thinking skills. |
| LO05 | Have knowledge about news verification platforms in Türkiye and the world. |
| LO06 | Knows news verification methods. |
| LO07 | Uses news verification tools effectively. |
| LO08 | Questions the compliance with journalistic principles and ethical principles in the news. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has knowledge about the concepts and professional rules related to the profession and field of journalism. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has knowledge about news production, consumption and distribution processes, news sources, news / media text types. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands theories, models and approaches related to media and communication systems. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains knowledge of the legal framework of journalism in Turkey and internationally, legal rights of journalists, press professional principles and ethical codes. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts scientific research in the field of social and human sciences, especially communication and media. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to use and develop traditional and new/digital communication technologies, computer and information systems. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Produces written, visual and audio content for traditional and digital journalism/media environments. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Synthesizes the concepts/fields of society, culture and communication. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Apply democratic rules, human rights and communication rights to promote social reconciliation and peace. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works individually and collectively in professional life. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Critically examines the agenda and innovations of local, regional, national and international media from new perspectives. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be aware of media literacy and evaluate traditional and digital media content with critical approaches. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to master the professional, commercial and legal processes of journalism and media organizations, current and emerging business models. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Recognizes the otherizing, discriminatory and hateful discourses in the media and society and stands against such discourses. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Thanks to theoretical and practical knowledge, he/she participates in decision-making mechanisms both in the media organization where he/she works and in the society where he/she lives. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Follows cultural, artistic and scientific activities related to the field. | 4 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Produces solutions to problems in the functioning of journalism/media organizations. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Is competent in new generation journalism types and practices. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Assumes duties such as press consultancy, communication coordinator, press consultancy, communication manager in various institutions and organizations. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Pay attention to work and worker safety within the framework of laws and regulations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information about the course flow, teaching style, evaluation method and resources. | Sharing relevant resources, sharing examples | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Understanding News Literacy | Reading and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | News Literacy Principles | Reading and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Questioning how the news has changed | Reading and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Legislation on the Internet in Türkiye | Reading and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Infodemia | Reading and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Information disorder and its types: Mesinformation, Disinformation and Malinformation | Reading and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | News verification in the digital age | Reading and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | News Verification Platforms in the World and Turkey | Reading and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Distinguishing information subject to news (fact, opinion or claim) I | Reading and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Distinguishing information subject to news (fact, opinion or claim) II | Reading and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | News Verification Case Study I | Practising | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | News Verification Case Study II | Practising | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | News analysis: Case Study | Practising | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 100 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,00 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||