YMD225 Yeni Medya ve Eleştirel KuramIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Industrial Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Industrial Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: YMD225
Course Name: Yeni Medya ve Eleştirel Kuram
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) Explaining what criticism is and what it is aimed at, comparing critical thinking with traditional criticism in the media axis, knowing the theoretical approaches about critical media analysis, gaining the ability to question and think critically against digital media products.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To know how to use communication theories in approaching social problems, to compare different paradigms in the field of new media towards individuals, society and media, to analyze both traditional and digital media products with critical thinking.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Knowing how to use communication theories in approaching social problems. To be able to analyze racist, sexist and discriminatory discourses in the media with the learned theoretical approaches, to develop and put these studies into practice with a sense of social responsibility.
2) Knowing how to use communication theories in approaching social problems. To be able to analyze racist, sexist and discriminatory discourses in the media with the learned theoretical approaches, to develop and put these studies into practice with a sense of social responsibility.
Learning Competence
1) To be able to explain the methodological difference of traditional criticism and critical thinking by showing competence in the theoretical dimension of his field, to be able to explain the main problems and interests of cultural studies approach in comparison with classical Marxist media criticism.
Field Specific Competence
1) To be able to explain the historical and intellectual origins of critical theories. To be able to evaluate the conceptual moments of Frankfurt School's social and media criticism. Acting in accordance with both social values and communication ethics in studies on media and critical theories.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) To be able to carry out an advanced study related to critical theories independently. To distinguish the thematic interests of cultural studies and to connect them with new social movements. To be able to analyze the media practices of the society in which they live with individual studies.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Protecting consumers in syber space. Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan)
2) Facebook and critical theory, facebook user as empatic worker. Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan)
3) Facebook and critical theory, facebook user as empatic worker. Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan)
4) Facebook ve Twitter social media and politics, digital activism. Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan)
5) Silicon Valley and digital sociology. Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan)
6) Media convergence and cultural logic. Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan)
7) Alan Kay and Global Media Machine. Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan)
8) Midterm. .
9) Google Capitalism, Economy politics of Google Company Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan)
10) Postmodern realities, Reality problematic, postmodern subject. Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan)
11) restructuring digital democracy. Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan)
12) The role of alternative media. Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan)
13) The dangers of internet freedom. Yeni Medya kuramları (Prof.Dr. Filiz Aydoğan)
14) Revision .
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) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Report Writing
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Individual 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 15 45
Study Hours Out of Class 16 53
Midterms 1 3
Final 2 6
Total Workload 107