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GULSEHIR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES / GCM227 - ÇAĞRI MERKEZI HIZMETLERI

Code: GCM227 Course Title: MEDIA LITERACY Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Fall Semester
Level of Course Short Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department ÇAĞRI MERKEZI HIZMETLERI
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer MEHMET YAŞAR ARCA (myasararca@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) MEHMET YAŞAR ARCA,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to enable students to develop their media and digital literacy skills by examining the effects of media and digital platforms on thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, values, and lifestyles. The course will discuss sexist, racist and discriminatory discourse in media and digital content, as well as algorithmic biases; it will focus on visual communication, online information, the social value of information and the need for lifelong learning.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Ability to explain the concepts of media and digital literacy, their theoretical foundations and historical development process. PO-4 Students perform assigned duties and responsibilities.
PO-6 Critically evaluates the acquired knowledge and skills.
PO-7 Shows the need for continuity of learning and understanding.
PO-17 Open to change and innovation.
Examination
LO-2 The ability to apply skills in accessing, verifying and assessing the reliability of information in a digital environment. PO-2 Decision, implementation, and their behavior has the ability to use information acquired in the field of Call Center Services.
PO-4 Students perform assigned duties and responsibilities.
PO-5 Students take responsibility for unforeseen problems encountered in practice or as a team member .
PO-6 Critically evaluates the acquired knowledge and skills.
Term Paper
LO-3 The ability to critically analyse traditional and digital media content. PO-4 Students perform assigned duties and responsibilities.
PO-6 Critically evaluates the acquired knowledge and skills.
PO-7 Shows the need for continuity of learning and understanding.
PO-17 Open to change and innovation.
Term Paper
LO-4 The ability to produce original content while observing ethical principles and social responsibility awareness in the use of digital media. PO-6 Critically evaluates the acquired knowledge and skills.
PO-7 Shows the need for continuity of learning and understanding.
Term Paper
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course covers the concepts of media and digital literacy, their development globally and in Turkey, their fundamental models, and their areas of application. Topics such as digital citizenship, data security, cyberbullying, values, and moral development are discussed with the aim of helping students develop a critical perspective on media and digital content.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The examination of the media and literacy concepts Subject presentation, discussion, presentation
2 Basic Definitions and Concepts of Media Literacy Subject presentation, discussion, presentation
3 Media Literacy in Türkiye and World Subject presentation, discussion, presentation
4 Media Literacy models and analysis techniqies Subject presentation, discussion, presentation
5 Digital literacy and digital citizenship Subject presentation, discussion, presentation
6 Ensuring data security Subject presentation, discussion, presentation
7 Digital Games, Violence and Cyberbullying Values, moral development and the internet Subject presentation, discussion, presentation
8 mid-term exam
9 Student presentations and discussions Subject presentation, discussion, presentation
10 Student presentations and discussions Subject presentation, discussion, presentation
11 Student presentations and discussions Subject presentation, discussion, presentation
12 Student presentations and discussions Subject presentation, discussion, presentation
13 Student presentations and discussions Subject presentation, discussion, presentation
14 Student presentations and discussions Subject presentation, discussion, presentation
15 Student presentations and discussions Subject presentation, discussion, presentation
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 İnal, K.(2014) Medya Okuryazarlığı, İstanbul: Say yayınları
2 Çeşitli internet ve dijital kaynaklar
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper 16 1 60
9.Project
final exam

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 7 14
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 4 8
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 14 2 28
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 0
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 0
final exam 0
0
0
Total work load; 79