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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI006

Course Name:

Digital Media Literacy

Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Yes

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

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

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. ZUHAL SÖNMEZER

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr. Gör. Zuhal Sönmezer

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to analyze the effects of content produced in digital media, including textual, visual, video, infographic, emoji, and symbolic forms, on individual and societal life. In this context, the ways in which algorithms on digital platforms guide individual decision-making mechanisms will be examined in terms of media messaging and impact techniques.
The course will also address the use of verification and validation platforms, rights and responsibilities within the framework of digital citizenship, and measures to combat digital hate speech, cyberbullying, and cyber harassment. Additionally, the course will focus on social media literacy and strategies for dealing with potential threats encountered in the digital world.

Course Content:

The digital media literacy course covers various topics aimed at enabling participants to understand digital content, evaluate it from a critical perspective, and use it effectively. The course will address the historical development of digital media, digital content analysis, forms of critical thinking, digital security and privacy, ethics and responsibility, and digital citizenship. Additionally, the current state of digital media literacy activities in Turkey and around the world will be presented. In this context, participants will develop their competencies to engage more consciously and effectively in the digital media landscape.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Discuss the historical and theoretical dimensions of digital media.
2) Gain knowledge about the effects of content in the use of digital media.
3) Accurately analyze the forms of expression found in digital media.
4) Learn the positive and negative aspects of digital media.
5) Develop reading skills in digital media while also cultivating a questioning and critical attitude and behavior as a prospective content creator during the writing process.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Basic Concepts of Media Literacy and Digital Media Literacy
2)	The History, Development, and Globalization of Internet Technologies
3)	Disinformation, Manipulation, and Propaganda in Digital Media
4)	Pressure and Interest Groups in Digital Media
5)	Digital Democracy and Digital Citizenship
6)	The Positive and Negative Aspects of Digital Media
7)	Ethics and Personal Data in Digital Media
8)	National and International Security in Digital Media
9)	Midterm exam
10)	Hate Speech in Digital Media
11)	Protection of Children and Cyberbullying/Harassment in Digital Media
12)	Critical Perspectives and Verification/Fact-Checking Sites in Digital Media
13)	Digital Media Literacy Initiatives in the World and Turkey
14)	Final Examination

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders notları, makale ve PDF materyaller.
References:	Tokgöz, Oya. Temel Gazetecilik, (2015). Ankara: İmge Kitabevi Büyükbaykal Ilgaz, Ceyda. Medya Okuryazarlığı Eğitimi, (2018). İstanbul: DER Yayınları. Gönenç, Özgür. Medyada Algı Yönetimi, (2018). İstanbul: DER Yayınları. Tok, İpek & Ulusoy, Hande. Haber Okuryazarlığı Temel Kavramlar ve Güncel Tartışmalar, (2023). Konya: Literatürk Akademik.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) It has a wide range of interdisciplinary approaches to management information systems, primarily business and computer engineering.
2) Comprehends the management information systems in terms of technical, organizational and managerial aspects and uses the current programming language by knowing the logic of programming.
3) Uses different information technologies and systems for understanding and solving various business problems.
4) Interpret the data, concepts and ideas in the field of management information systems with scientific and technological methods.
5) Analyze the needs for an information system and analyze the processes of analysis, design and implementation of the database.
6) Gains technical and managerial contributions to IT projects and takes responsibility.
7) Solve complex business and informatics problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and make analyzes using statistical programs effectively.
8) Uses a foreign language at the B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the level of education.
9) Develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
10) Has universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and sufficient legal knowledge.
11) Develops positive attitudes related to lifelong learning and identifies individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them.
12) Students will be able to communicate their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and present and publish them on both national and international platforms.
13) It uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	It has a wide range of interdisciplinary approaches to management information systems, primarily business and computer engineering.	3
2)	Comprehends the management information systems in terms of technical, organizational and managerial aspects and uses the current programming language by knowing the logic of programming.	3
3)	Uses different information technologies and systems for understanding and solving various business problems.	3
4)	Interpret the data, concepts and ideas in the field of management information systems with scientific and technological methods.	3
5)	Analyze the needs for an information system and analyze the processes of analysis, design and implementation of the database.	3
6)	Gains technical and managerial contributions to IT projects and takes responsibility.	3
7)	Solve complex business and informatics problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and make analyzes using statistical programs effectively.	3
8)	Uses a foreign language at the B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the level of education.	3
9)	Develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.	3
10)	Has universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and sufficient legal knowledge.	3
11)	Develops positive attitudes related to lifelong learning and identifies individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them.	3
12)	Students will be able to communicate their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and present and publish them on both national and international platforms.	3
13)	It uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.	3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	2	10	10	15	70
Homework Assignments	1	10		14	24
Final	1	16	1	14	31
Total Workload					125