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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

NMC204

Course Name:

New Media Concepts

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

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:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. SADİ KERİM DÜNDAR

Course Lecturer(s):

Doç. Dr. NUR CEMELELİOĞLU
Dr. Öğr. Üy. SADİ KERİM DÜNDAR

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of lesson; is to deal with the main features of the new media in a wide historical scale with its sociological, economic and political dimensions. The question of the social effects of digital technologies will be discussed within the framework of daily life, cultural change and economic structure.
Course Content:	Within the scope of the course, the basic concepts of new media, historical development of digital technologies, research methods in new media studies, new media environments-user relationship, participation in communication environments in new media, political economy of new media, effects of digital technologies on surveillance and privacy, producer-user's rights will be examined. .

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Have general knowledge about the basic concepts of new media.
2) Learn about the political economy of the new media
3) Gains the ability to critically look at the functioning of new media platforms.
4) Examines the role of new media in daily life and social changes.
5) Understand and criticize new media environment

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction	Lecture notes
2)	What is digital media/new media? Basis concepts/definitions	Lecture notes
3)	Historical development of the internet	Lecture notes
4)	Quantitative Studies: Social media trends in Turkey	Lecture notes
5)	Digital Culture 1	Lecture notes
6)	Digital Culture 2	Lecture notes
7)	Digital Culture 3	Lecture notes
8)	Midterm	Lecture notes
9)	Ethical Issues in Internet Research	Lecture notes
10)	The political economy of digital media 1	Lecture notes
11)	The political economy of digital media 2	Lecture notes
12)	The political economy of digital media 3	Lecture notes
13)	Surveillance and Privacy	Lecture notes
14)	future of technology	Lecture notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Dijk, J. V. (2016). Ağ Toplumu. Çev: Ö. Sakin, İstanbul: Kafka Yayınevi
References:	Ders notları

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Identify and describe the foundations and characteristics of both traditional and new media.
2) Critically engage in and apply media studies scholarship.
3) Develop new/digital media literacy competencies and critically analyze new/digital media contents.
4) Develop technical skills in both traditional and digital media production.
5) Produce media contents which are sensitive to and respect cultural diversity.
6) Demonstrate creative writing skills in various writing genres, including both writing for and about the media.
7) Develop computer skills and use software applications related to new/digital media design and production.
8) Work effectively as an individual and a part of a team, acting responsibly and respectfully to complete various types of creative projects.
9) Demonstrate skills in mentorship, leadership, management, and entrepreneurship in the media sector.
10) Develop a “signature work” and engage in local and/or international media sectors and non-profit organizations.
11) Acquire foreign language skills to effectively communicate and work in international and cross-cultural settings.
12) Acquire interpersonal skills and effectively communicate in professional settings.
13) Identify the structures, trends, technological developments and issues related to new media and carry out artistic and creative activities and projects that correspond to social needs.
14) Conduct media practice within national and international legal frameworks.
15) Become responsible media practitioners by adhering to media ethics and principles of democracy and human rights.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Identify and describe the foundations and characteristics of both traditional and new media.	3
2)	Critically engage in and apply media studies scholarship.	2
3)	Develop new/digital media literacy competencies and critically analyze new/digital media contents.	2
4)	Develop technical skills in both traditional and digital media production.	2
5)	Produce media contents which are sensitive to and respect cultural diversity.	2
6)	Demonstrate creative writing skills in various writing genres, including both writing for and about the media.	3
7)	Develop computer skills and use software applications related to new/digital media design and production.	2
8)	Work effectively as an individual and a part of a team, acting responsibly and respectfully to complete various types of creative projects.	2
9)	Demonstrate skills in mentorship, leadership, management, and entrepreneurship in the media sector.	2
10)	Develop a “signature work” and engage in local and/or international media sectors and non-profit organizations.	2
11)	Acquire foreign language skills to effectively communicate and work in international and cross-cultural settings.	2
12)	Acquire interpersonal skills and effectively communicate in professional settings.	2
13)	Identify the structures, trends, technological developments and issues related to new media and carry out artistic and creative activities and projects that correspond to social needs.	2
14)	Conduct media practice within national and international legal frameworks.	2
15)	Become responsible media practitioners by adhering to media ethics and principles of democracy and human rights.	3

Assessment & Grading

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