Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | FS0301.2 | Media Literacy | Elective | 3 | 6 | 3 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
The aim of this course is to make students aware of the effects of media on social, cultural and economic life. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Doç. Dr. Huriye KADAKAL |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | 1 Knows the social importance of the media.
2. Comprehends the effect of media messages.
3. Critically looks at media messages.
4. Makes analyzes in the media. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Normal Education |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
- |
Course Contents |
Information literacy; conscious use of internet and social media; social media on individuals
effects; dissemination and dissemination power; power of news dissemination; media and perception management; media and
legal rights and responsibilities for the internet; Copyright; the right to personality; information confidentiality; privacy violation;
use of language in the media; value of news and quality analysis; popular culture; men and women in the media
roles; consumer culture and advertising; media stereotyping. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Media and reality, Content of media messages, Media and representation, Media and culture, Media and prejudice, Media and agenda setting, Media and violence, Critical approaches in media literacy, Why media literacy? | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | | Work Placement(s) | - |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Self Study | 2 | 10 | 20 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 2 | 10 | 20 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 2 | 10 | 20 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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