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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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Zeynep ÖZARSLAN |
| Course Instructor |
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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 | 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. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to use and develop traditional and new/digital communication technologies, computer and information systems. | 3 |
| 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. | 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 | Works individually and collectively in professional life. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| 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 | 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 | ||