Sociology
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

YMD203

Course Name:

Social Media

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	7

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Common Pool

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 SERRA ORKAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SERRA ORKAN
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi FATMA YONCA TUNÇ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Social Media and Social Network concepts, efficient use of social networks, Internet Technologies Adoption.
Course Content:	From Traditional to Digital Media, New Communication Technologies, Social Networks, Effective Use of Social Media.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Learning the concepts of social media.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Effective use of social networks.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Ability to communicate effectively through social media platforms.
2) Gaining the ability to criticize social media applications and content.
Learning Competence
1) Understanding and using of basic information about social media.
Field Specific Competence
1) Specialization in the field of social media such as content production, tools management, cyber security.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) To gain the ability of creating original and creative content in social media.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Overview of Social Networks and Social Media.
2)	World Wide Web technology; Web 1.0, Web 2.0, Web 3.0
3)	History of Social Networks.
4)	Blogs.
5)	Content Creation in Social Media .
6)	Social Media and Mass Psychology.
7)	Midterm.
8)	Social Media and Simulation.
9)	Social Media and Surveillance Society.
10)	Crisis Management in Social Media.
11)	Perception Management in Social Media.
12)	Social Media and Security - Ways to Protect Against Cyber Attacks.
13)	Discussing the Future of Social Media.
14)	Social Media Presentations.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Sosyal Medyanın ABC’si, Kolektif, ALFA Yayınları
References:	Büyüsü Bozulmuş Dünyayı Büyülemek, George Ritzer, Ayrıntı Yayınları

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.
2) Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.
3) Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4) Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5) Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6) Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7) Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8) Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9) Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10) Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.
2)	Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.
3)	Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4)	Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5)	Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6)	Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7)	Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8)	Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9)	Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10)	Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Project preparation
Case Study
Web Based Learning

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Group project
Presentation
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Project	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	48
Study Hours Out of Class	16	128
Midterms	1	12
Final	1	15
Total Workload		203