YMD301 Critical Aproach to the New MediaIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Automotive Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Automotive Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: YMD301
Course Name: Critical Aproach to the New Media
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 4
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYŞE NAZLIHAN BEŞİKTAŞ
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: to reach the new media concept with criticial point of view, to examine and understand how new media and related technologies are used at the backstage and learn the unwanted sociological and individual effects.
Course Content: economy politics of new media, critical view of capitalist system, alternative media's role for challenging, second media age, postmodernism, information sharing, political power of social media, public space.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Following the trends about critical studies on new media from online and offline sources. learning from any other area which has the potential to feed the new media critical studies area.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To be able to use the theoretical and factual information abour critical view for individual productivity, , reaching them critically. analysing backstage applications and approaching the new media related areas critically.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) running a basic study on critical studies of new media individually and producing for own portfolio.
Learning Competence
1) having a critical view with the knowledge ogf new media, proposing ideas of change.
Field Specific Competence
1) connecting the knowledge about contemporary situation and problems of new media with critical learnings.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) collection of data about new critical approach on new media and being able to comment on this data. behaving and deciding ethically and according to scientific values of the area.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) protecting consumers in syber space Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan)
1) Facebook and critical theory, facebook user as empatic worker. Yeni Medya Kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan 1 numaralı makale)
2) Facebook and critical theory, faccebook user as empatic worker Yeni Medya Kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan 1 numaralı makale)
3) Facebook ve Twitter social media and politics, digital activism. Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan) 2. Makale.
4) Silicon Valley and digital sociology Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan) 3. Makale.
5) Media convergence and cultural logic Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan) 4. Makale.
5) Media convergence and cultural logic Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan) 4. Makale.
6) Alan Kay and Global Media Machine. Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan) 4. Makale.
7) Google Capitalism, Economy politics of Google Company Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan) 5. Makale.
8) midterm none
9) Postmodern realities, Reality problematic, postmodern subject Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan)
10) restructuring digital democracy Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan)
11) The role of alternative media. Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan)
12) the dangers of internet freedom Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan)
13) revision none
14) revision none
15) final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Yeni medya kuramları, Prof. Dr. Filiz Aydoğan.

New Media, Cultural Studies, and Critical Theory after Postmodernism
Automodernity from Zizek to Laclau
References: New Media Theories, Prof. Dr. Filiz Aydoğan.

New Media, Cultural Studies, and Critical Theory after Postmodernism
Automodernity from Zizek to Laclau

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12) Knowledge on advanced calculus, including differential equations applicable to automotive engineering; familiarity with statistics and linear algebra; knowledge on chemistry, calculus-based physics, dynamics, structural mechanics, structure and properties of materials, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, manufacturing processes, electronics and control, design of vehicle elements, vehicle dynamics, vehicle power train systems, automotive related regulations and vehicle validation/verification tests; ability to integrate and apply this knowledge to solve multidisciplinary automotive problems; ability to apply theoretical, experimental and simulation methods and, computer aided design techniques in the field of automotive engineering; ability to work in the field of vehicle design and manufacturing.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12) Knowledge on advanced calculus, including differential equations applicable to automotive engineering; familiarity with statistics and linear algebra; knowledge on chemistry, calculus-based physics, dynamics, structural mechanics, structure and properties of materials, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, manufacturing processes, electronics and control, design of vehicle elements, vehicle dynamics, vehicle power train systems, automotive related regulations and vehicle validation/verification tests; ability to integrate and apply this knowledge to solve multidisciplinary automotive problems; ability to apply theoretical, experimental and simulation methods and, computer aided design techniques in the field of automotive engineering; ability to work in the field of vehicle design and manufacturing.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Report Writing
Q&A / Discussion
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Application
Observation
Individual Project
Group project
Presentation
Reporting

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 48
Study Hours Out of Class 16 64
Midterms 1 3
Final 1 3
Total Workload 118