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Course Description Course Name : Media Literacy Course Code : BTS103 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Res.Asst.Dr. MEHMET CAN ŞAHİN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the basic concepts of media literacy. Explains the role and functions of the media in democratic societies. Lists the effects of the media on individuals and society Explains the importance of media literacy. Explains the techniques required courses on the use of media environments Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : to show students the effects of television, radio, press, internet and and content on individual, society, and education . Course Contents : Theories of media literacy, media, culture and society, violence in the media, the effects of the television programs, media and education, problematic intermet use of children and young people, media and ethics. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Laboratory   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction and meeting study of related resources Presentation and discussion 2 What is media literacy? study of related resources Presentation and discussion 3 Why is the media literacy necessary? The role and importance of the media in a democratic society. study of related resources Presentation and discussion 4 Media literacy theories study of related resources Presentation and discussion 5 the effects of television broadcasting. study of related resources Presentation and discussion 6 Newspaper and magazine publishing. Analyzing a sample of newspaper and magazine publication study of related resources Presentation and discussion 7 The effects of radio broadcasting and programs study of related resources Presentation and discussion 8 Mİdterm exam study of related resources Presentation and discussion 9 Media and Culture study of related resources Presentation and discussion 10 Media and Violence study of related resources Presentation and discussion 11 Problematic behavior of children and young people on the internet study of related resources Presentation and discussion 12 Movies and content analysis study of related resources Presentation and discussion 13 The choice of suitable media study of related resources Presentation and discussion 14 Examples of instructional content production study of related resources Presentation and discussion 15 Media and Ethics study of related resources Presentation and discussion 16/17 Final exam study of related resources Presentation and discussion   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  MEB Medya Okuryazarlığı Dersi Öğretmen Kılavuzu Kitabı Ankara 2008. Devlet Kitapları Müdürlüğü Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Utilize concepts and applications of scientific research and basic statistics, which are the basis of scientific thinking, for the conditions in the scope of the field and related fields. 0 2 Explain sub-fields of instructional technologies and integral structure of its process and also its relation to the other fields. 2 3 Put forward the complex structure of the problems related to learning and teaching for the given situations based on the knowledge of instructional technologies and related fields. 2 4 Develop a plan, apply the plan and assess the results based on scientific view for the solution of the problems presented in the scope of the field or related fields. 0 5 Put forward new products or processes on the basis of components of instructional technologies, computer science, for the related situations. 2 6 Develop a personal proposal, a product or a group of processes for the solution of a problem related to the field as an indicator of the skills of working independently and taking responsibility. 0 7 Take responsibility of an individual or group projects and accomplishing his/her undertaken missions. 0 8 Follow current problems and applications and determining information and skills to undertake learning missions for the following stage. 0 9 Explain the integral structure of instructional technologies and information technologies or computer science applications. 3 10 Explain concepts that constitutes the basis for scientific thinking in the scope of the field and the related fields. 2 11 Apply the processes of analysis, design, development, and evaluation on the basis of knowledge of instructional technologies. 2 12 Utilize information technologies and computer science applications in order to create an effective and productive learning environment. 2 13 Apply the solution for the problem on the basis of scientific and ethical values when she/he confronts a learning problem. 2 14 Build a healthy communication with students, teachers, school administration, and the individuals in the study group. 3 15 Comprehend a foreign language in order to follow the international resources that can be utilized for the solution of problems related to the field. 0 16 Take responsibilities for the distribution and dissemination of the developments in the field on local or national range. 3 17 Act on the basis of scientific and ethical values in her/his works and also support preservation and learning of these values. 0 18 Develop and evaluate strategic views on topic related to the future of the field. 3 19 Transfer related progresses in other related fields to the field of instructional technologies. 2 20 Create and maintain a cooperative and productive working environment by developing an insight related to the behaviors of the shareholders. 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 86 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.44 ECTS Credit: 3