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| Code | GZS417 |
| Name | MEDIA AND SURVEILLANCE |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Zeynep ÖZARSLAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. Zeynep ÖZARSLAN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The course aims to examine the concept and practices of surveillance in the context of power relations from a historical perspective. It targets the discussion of concepts related to surveillance such as panopticon, biopower, biopolitics, control, tracking, and surveillance by algorithms through current media content and examples from different countries.
Course Content
The course initially explores J. Bentham's panoptic architectural design model, developed in the 18th century and frequently referenced in contemporary surveillance studies. Following this, M. Foucault's studies on power and surveillance, which adapt Bentham's panopticon to society as a whole, are examined. After addressing surveillance studies during the electronic media era, the course delves into algorithmic surveillance in the new media age, with a particular focus on surveillance and tracking on social media platforms. Examples from different countries (e.g., China) and recent surveillance practices (e.g., during the Covid-19 pandemic) are discussed. Finally, the course covers practices of resistance against surveillance.
Course Precondition
No prerequisite
Resources
Lyon, D. (2001). Surveillance society: Monitoring Everyday Life. Open University Press
Notes
Lyon, D. (2007). Surveillance Studies: An Overview. Polity Press.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the fundamental concepts discussed in social sciences related to surveillance. |
| LO02 | Discusses the social dimension of surveillance. |
| LO03 | Evaluates the historical transformation of surveillance. |
| LO04 | Analyzes the relationships between surveillance and power. |
| LO05 | Discusses the dimensions of surveillance and control by new communication technologies. |
| LO06 | Describes practices of resistance against surveillance in new media environments. |
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. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Compares traditional and new/digital communication technologies, computers and information systems. | 3 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Apply democratic rules, human rights and communication rights to promote social reconciliation and peace. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Supports individual and collective work in professional life. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| 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 | Introduction to the course and presentation of the syllabus | No need for preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | J. Bentham’s Panopticon Design I | Reading course material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | J. Bentham’s Panopticon Design II | Reading course material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Michel Foucault and Biopolitics | Reading course material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Michel Foucault and Biopower | Reading course material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Surveillance studies and the concept of digital surveillance and governance in Turkey I | Reading course material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Surveillance studies and the concept of digital surveillance and governance in Turkey II | Reading course material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | The theme of surveillance in media: surveillance and control of the future | Reading course material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | The theme of surveillance in media and surveillance by algorithms I | Reading course material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | The theme of surveillance in media and surveillance by algorithms II | Reading course material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Pandemic and surveillance | Reading course material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Country examples: Biopower in China | Reading course material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Practices of resistance against surveillance | Reading course material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | General evaluation | Reading course material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||