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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 |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. SEVDA ÜNAL |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. SEVDA ÜNAL
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to enable participants to develop digital news literacy skills, evaluate the credibility of news, use verification methods and apply journalistic ethics principles.
Course Content
In this course, digital news literacy, information-commentary distinction, news reliability criteria, verification methods, misleading news types, manipulation techniques and journalism ethical principles will be covered.
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
Tok, İ. ve Ulusoy, H. (2023). Haber Okuryazarlığı Temel Kavramlar ve Güncel Tartışmalar. Literatürk.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the basic concepts of digital news literacy. |
| LO02 | Distinguishes the difference between news and commentary. |
| LO03 | Evaluates the reliability of news sources. |
| LO04 | Classifies misleading news types. |
| LO05 | Applies the methods and tools used in news verification processes. |
| LO06 | Analyses the manipulation techniques of news circulating in digital media. |
| LO07 | Evaluates news content using critical thinking skills. |
| LO08 | Associates the ethical principles of journalism with news content. |
| LO09 | Compares information from different news sources. |
| LO10 | Develops strategies against disinformation. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines the concepts and professional rules related to the profession and field of journalism. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines news production, consumption and distribution processes, news sources, news / media text types. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | List the theories, models and approaches related to media and communication systems. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Outlines the legal framework of journalism in Turkey and internationally, the legal rights of journalists, press professional principles, and ethical codes. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Designs scientific research in the field of social sciences and humanities, especially communication and media. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Compares traditional and new/digital communication technologies, computers and information systems. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares written, visual and audio content for traditional and digital journalism/media environments. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Discusses the concepts/areas 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 | Supports individual and collective work in professional life. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Critically discusses the agenda and innovations of local, regional, national and international media with new perspectives. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Examines traditional and digital media contents with critical approaches with media literacy competence. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Describe the professional, commercial and legal processes of journalism and media organizations, current and emerging business models. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Criticizes otherizing, discriminatory and hateful discourses in the media and society. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Through theoretical and practical knowledge, he/she supports 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 | Supports cultural, artistic and scientific activities related to the field. | 4 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Design solutions to problems in the functioning of journalism/media organizations. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Applies new generation journalism technologies. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Performs duties such as press consultancy, communication coordination, press advisory, and communication management in various institutions and organizations. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Supports work and worker safety within the framework of laws and regulations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course content and resource presentation | Examination of course information package | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 2 | Basic concepts of news literacy (news literacy, digital news, critical thinking) | Overview of news literacy and digital media concepts | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Distinction between news and comment: Techniques to distinguish between information and commentary | Examination of news and commentary samples | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 4 | Reliability criteria and evaluation methods of news sources | Reading about reliable news sources and evaluation criteria | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 5 | Misleading news types: Fake news, disinformation, misinformation | Examination of examples related to misleading news types | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 6 | News verification methods and tools | Reading about validation tools and methods and sample applications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 7 | Manipulation techniques and perception management in news | Examination of examples related to manipulation techniques and perception management | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review of topics before midterm | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Critical thinking and news analysis | Critical thinking techniques and examples of news analysis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | Journalism ethical principles and their application to news content | Reading the basic principles of journalism ethics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | The effect of language and visuals in news | Examination of examples of language and visuals used in news | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Perception management and ethical issues | Examination of examples of language and visuals used in news | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 13 | Comparison of different news sources and detection of contradictions | xamination of examples from different news sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Disinformation and misinformation dissemination processes | Reading about disinformation examples and dissemination processes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | Strategies against disinformation and digital literacy skills | Reading about methods to combat disinformation and digital literacy skills | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 16 | Term Exams | Presentation of news literacy projects prepared by students | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | Presentation of news literacy projects prepared by students | 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 | ||