New Media and Communication
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General Introduction Information of the Course

Course Code:

NEMC106

Ders İsmi:

New Media Literacy

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	5

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Necessary

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Assoc. Prof. Aysun EYREK KESKİN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objectives and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to make students familiar with digital communication technologies and increase their literacy level in this direction. It is aimed that students show a critical approach to the content presented on new media platforms.
Course Content:	In the new Media Literacy course, students understand what media literacy means, the importance and impact of media texts messages. Within the scope of this course, students will critically examine media texts and examine the impact of the message and tool.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) In this course, students gain knowledge about the new media environment, the concepts that evaluate the events and facts in the new media environment, the effects of digital media and digital media on the society, the individual, and the conceptual framework of media literacy.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) In this course, students can interpret and evaluate media texts using the knowledge and skills learned in the field of media literacy and develop solutions based on research.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) In this course, students can share his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems with his / her colleagues by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
Learning Competence
1) In this course, students can learn to critically read, interpret and evaluate media messages.
Field Specific Competence
1) In this course, students differentiate between true and false information by using different confirmation mechanisms regarding the accuracy and wrongness of the content presented in the new media.
2) In this course, students knows the concept of media literacy and bases and criticizes the media texts presented in the media with theories.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) n this course, students can take responsibility individually or as a team member to solve the problem of misinformation encountered in the media by gaining digital media literacy skills.

Course Weekly Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Media and New Media	Frau-Meigs Divina, "Media Education", "A kit for Teachers, Students, Parents and Professionals"
2)	Differences between traditional media and new media	Özcan, A. (2017). Dijital medya okuryazarlığı: Sorunlar, uygulamalar ve beklentiler. AJIT-e: Academic Journal of Information Technology, 8(28), 55-66.
3)	What is media education?	Bilici, İ. B., (2018). Medya Okuryazarlığı ve Eğitimi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
4)	Questioning the media	Bilici, İ. B., (2018). Medya Okuryazarlığı ve Eğitimi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, İstanbul. Frau-Meigs Divina, "Media Education", "A kit for Teachers, Students, Parents and Professionals
5)	Media Production	Frau-Meigs Divina, "Media Education", "A kit for Teachers, Students, Parents and Professionals Bilici, İ. B., (2018). Medya Okuryazarlığı ve Eğitimi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, İstanbul
6)	Media and Languages	Frau-Meigs Divina, "Media Education", "A kit for Teachers, Students, Parents and Professionals Bilici, İ. B., (2018). Medya Okuryazarlığı ve Eğitimi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, İstanbul
7)	Representation	Frau-Meigs Divina, "Media Education", "A kit for Teachers, Students, Parents and Professionals Bilici, İ. B., (2018). Medya Okuryazarlığı ve Eğitimi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, İstanbul
8)	Midterm exam	-
9)	The Importance of Media Literacy	Kurt, A. & Kürüm, D. (2010). Medya okuryazarlığı ve eleştirel düşünme arasındaki ilişki: Kavramsal bir bakış. Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, (2), 20-34.
10)	Transformation of Audiences: Differences between traditional media audiences and new media audiences	Karaduman, S. (2019). Yeni Medya Okuryazarlığı: Yeni Beceriler/Olanaklar/Riskler. Erciyes İletişim Dergisi , 6 (1) , 683-700 . DOI: 10.17680/erciyesiletisim.484193
11)	New Media Literacy	Karaduman, S. (2019). Yeni Medya Okuryazarlığı: Yeni Beceriler/Olanaklar/Riskler . Erciyes İletişim Dergisi , 6 (1) , 683-700 . DOI: 10.17680/erciyesiletisim.484193
12)	Media Literacy and Health Literacy	İnci Çınarlı (2008) Sağlık İletişimi ve Medya, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Frau-Meigs Divina, "Media Education", "A kit for Teachers, Students, Parents and Professionals Bilici, İ. B., (2018). Medya Okuryazarlığı ve Eğitimi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
13)	Opportunities/Risks that New Media Offers to the User	KARADUMAN, S. (2019). Yeni Medya Okuryazarlığı: Yeni Beceriler/Olanaklar/Riskler. Erciyes İletişim Dergisi, 6(1), 683-700. https://doi.org/10.17680/erciyesiletisim.484193
14)	Presentation	-
15)	Presentation	-
16)	Final Exam	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Dersin Öğretim Üyesi tarafından hazırlanan ders notları

References:

İnci Çınarlı (2008) Sağlık İletişimi ve Medya, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
Frau-Meigs Divina, "Media Education", "A kit for Teachers, Students, Parents and Professionals
Bilici, İ. B., (2018). Medya Okuryazarlığı ve Eğitimi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
Karaduman, S. (2019). Yeni Medya Okuryazarlığı: Yeni Beceriler/Olanaklar/Riskler . Erciyes İletişim Dergisi , 6 (1) , 683-700 . DOI: 10.17680/erciyesiletisim.484193

Relationship Between Course and Program Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) Have knowledge of the historical development, theories, and concepts of new media and communication.
2) Have knowledge of social, cultural, and political fields such as psychology, sociology, philosophy, and economics, which are related to the field of new media and communication.
3) Have knowledge of the structural, technical, and managerial characteristics of digital content formats and new media technologies.
4) Have knowledge of new media literacy.
5) Have knowledge of the standards of national and international professional organisations, ethical codes, and legal regulations related to the field.
6) Have knowledge of professional practices, occupational health and safety.
7) Can effectively apply content production and management processes in digital media in accordance with ethical principles and a creative perspective.
8) Acquires critical media literacy skills and analyze digital platforms.
9) Have application skills in multimedia content design and visual design.
10) To be able to analyze data using scientific research methods in the field of communication other related fields, to be able to develop national and international projects by effectively utilizing technology."
11) Can communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in at least one foreign language related to the field.
12) Has the competence to design, develop, create portfolios, and present projects related to the field of new media and communication, both individually and as part of group, with entrepreneurial and innovative perspective.
13) Has the competence to critically evaluate and analyze digital content.
14) Acts with a sense of social responsibility by considering issues such as human rights, cultural diversity, environmental problems, and public interest in the projects within the field of new media and communication.

Relationship Between Course and Learning Outcome

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Medium	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have knowledge of the historical development, theories, and concepts of new media and communication.
2)	Have knowledge of social, cultural, and political fields such as psychology, sociology, philosophy, and economics, which are related to the field of new media and communication.
3)	Have knowledge of the structural, technical, and managerial characteristics of digital content formats and new media technologies.
4)	Have knowledge of new media literacy.
5)	Have knowledge of the standards of national and international professional organisations, ethical codes, and legal regulations related to the field.
6)	Have knowledge of professional practices, occupational health and safety.
7)	Can effectively apply content production and management processes in digital media in accordance with ethical principles and a creative perspective.
8)	Acquires critical media literacy skills and analyze digital platforms.
9)	Have application skills in multimedia content design and visual design.
10)	To be able to analyze data using scientific research methods in the field of communication other related fields, to be able to develop national and international projects by effectively utilizing technology."
11)	Can communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in at least one foreign language related to the field.
12)	Has the competence to design, develop, create portfolios, and present projects related to the field of new media and communication, both individually and as part of group, with entrepreneurial and innovative perspective.
13)	Has the competence to critically evaluate and analyze digital content.
14)	Acts with a sense of social responsibility by considering issues such as human rights, cultural diversity, environmental problems, and public interest in the projects within the field of new media and communication.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Anlatım
Individual study and homework
Course
Homework

Assessment and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework
Sunum
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	15	2	30
Presentations / Seminar	1	10	10
Midterms	1	40	40
Final	1	50	50
Total Workload			130