Genetics and Bioengineering (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:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	5	6
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.

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.

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