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Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

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:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. 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) Knows the basic terms used in optics, the history of optics, its development and the profession of optician.
2) Knows the environmental, social and ethical problems related to her\his profession and assumes the responsibilities related to them.
3) Observes the health and safety measures related to her\his profession.
4) It adopts the total quality philosophy and supports the relevant corporate processes.
5) Gains the basic math and physics knowledge required in the optician profession.
6) Learns information technologies, uses basic computer programs and professional software programs.
7) Knows eye anatomy and optics, has information about eye diseases.
8) Learns the refraction errors, knows the optical equipment used to correct these defects, measures the diopters of optical glasses by means of a phonometer, and determines the type of lens.
9) Knows the properties of materials defined in optics and recognizes optical instruments.
10) She/He reads the prescriptions prepared by the ophthalmologist, supplies the optical equipment, selects the most suitable glass and frame for the patient, and performs the most appropriate glasses assembly procedures in order to eliminate or alleviate vision disorders.
11) When there is a problem with optical materials in the optician laboratory or establishment, she/he understands and fixes the problem.
12) Obtains the knowledge of history belonging to the Ottoman and Republican Periods.
13) Learns Turkish language structure and acquires a basic level of English grammer that will enable her/him to communicate.
14) He/she makes the necessary financial planning in his/her institution and has general accounting knowledge.
15) The researcher is open to changes, has creative, program-solving skills and the ability to share solution suggestions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the basic terms used in optics, the history of optics, its development and the profession of optician.
2)	Knows the environmental, social and ethical problems related to her\his profession and assumes the responsibilities related to them.
3)	Observes the health and safety measures related to her\his profession.
4)	It adopts the total quality philosophy and supports the relevant corporate processes.
5)	Gains the basic math and physics knowledge required in the optician profession.
6)	Learns information technologies, uses basic computer programs and professional software programs.
7)	Knows eye anatomy and optics, has information about eye diseases.
8)	Learns the refraction errors, knows the optical equipment used to correct these defects, measures the diopters of optical glasses by means of a phonometer, and determines the type of lens.
9)	Knows the properties of materials defined in optics and recognizes optical instruments.
10)	She/He reads the prescriptions prepared by the ophthalmologist, supplies the optical equipment, selects the most suitable glass and frame for the patient, and performs the most appropriate glasses assembly procedures in order to eliminate or alleviate vision disorders.
11)	When there is a problem with optical materials in the optician laboratory or establishment, she/he understands and fixes the problem.
12)	Obtains the knowledge of history belonging to the Ottoman and Republican Periods.
13)	Learns Turkish language structure and acquires a basic level of English grammer that will enable her/him to communicate.
14)	He/she makes the necessary financial planning in his/her institution and has general accounting knowledge.
15)	The researcher is open to changes, has creative, program-solving skills and the ability to share solution suggestions.

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	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	13	39
Midterms	3	11
Final	5	21
Total Workload		113