YMD301 Critical Aproach to the New MediaIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Food Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Food 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

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Has sufficient background in mathematics, science and engineering related fields.
2) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
3) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
5) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6) Design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
7) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams.
8) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
9) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
10) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
11) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
12) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
13) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
15) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least Advanced Level of European Computer Skills License.
17) Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use a foreign language at least at level B1 of the European Language Portfolio.
18) Communicates using technical drawing.
19) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
20) Becomes aware of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; entrepreneurship and innovation and have knowledge about the problems of the age.
21) Has professional and ethical responsibility.
22) Have awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; the legal consequences of engineering applications.
23) Demonstrates awareness of the universal and social impact of engineering solutions and applications; is aware of entrepreneurship and innovation and has knowledge about the problems of the age.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has sufficient background in mathematics, science and engineering related fields.
2) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
3) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
5) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6) Design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
7) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams.
8) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
9) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
10) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
11) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
12) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
13) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
15) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least Advanced Level of European Computer Skills License.
17) Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use a foreign language at least at level B1 of the European Language Portfolio.
18) Communicates using technical drawing.
19) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
20) Becomes aware of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; entrepreneurship and innovation and have knowledge about the problems of the age.
21) Has professional and ethical responsibility.
22) Have awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; the legal consequences of engineering applications.
23) Demonstrates awareness of the universal and social impact of engineering solutions and applications; is aware of entrepreneurship and innovation and has knowledge about the problems of the age.

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