YMD420 New Media in EthicsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Geomatic EngineeringGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Geomatic Engineering
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: YMD420
Course Name: New Media in Ethics
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 7
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
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 SEMRA GEÇKİN ONAT
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SEMRA GEÇKİN ONAT
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: It is aimed to raise awareness of the new media department students about the professional ethical values that a good communicator should have, the basic elements to be sensitive, responsibilities towards the individual, society and the state; to reveal the concepts of ethics with historical, theoretical and institutional backgrounds and to discuss ethical problems encountered in the new media through current examples.
Course Content: Basic concepts of morality, deontology, Property in media and Media Control, Private life, privacy and personality rights, ethics in journalism, ethics in public relations, ethics in advertising, new ethical problems in new communication platforms, Digital surveillance phenomenon, Social media and personal data security, Social content and copyright / patent rights in the media.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Learning the implementation of ethical decision making processes and gaining ethical awareness, familiarity with different approaches on morality, to define ethical principles and ethical issues addressed in different communication disciplines, especially in new media and digital networks.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To be able to critically analyze moral conflicts in digital media and communication environments, to develop an academic perspective on current ethical issues in social networks, and to produce scientific research from this perspective.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) To give importance to ethical values with the awareness of social responsibility and to be able to conduct studies that create awareness in moral values for the environment in which they live.
Learning Competence
1) To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in communication ethics to other disciplines in the field, and to observe moral principles even in different study subjects.
Field Specific Competence
1) Acting in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of the field.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) To be able to independently conduct a scientific study focusing on new media platforms and ethical issues related to virtual space and to contribute to the literature. Ability to ensure that employees working under the responsibility of a moral principle with an ethical understanding.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Concept of ethics. Binark M., (2018) Ayın Karanlık Yüzü: Yeni Medya ve Etik, Khalkedon Yayınları
2) To be able to explain thoughts and opinions freely. SÖKMEN, A. ve TARAKÇIOĞLU, S. (2013). Mesleki Etik: Etik-Yönetsel Etik-Sosyal Sorumluluk. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık.
3) Historical development of the concept of communication ethics Dedeoğlu G., (2016) Teknoloji, İletişim, Yeni Medya ve Etik, Sentez Yayıncılık
4) Communication ethics in written and visual media Dedeoğlu G., (2016) Teknoloji, İletişim, Yeni Medya ve Etik, Sentez Yayıncılık
5) Ethical issues arising from the market SÖKMEN, A. ve TARAKÇIOĞLU, S. (2013). Mesleki Etik: Etik-Yönetsel Etik-Sosyal Sorumluluk. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık.
6) Ethical problems in times of crisis. Dedeoğlu G., (2016) Teknoloji, İletişim, Yeni Medya ve Etik, Sentez Yayıncılık
7) Midterm Exam. ..
8) Ethical issues in social media. Binark M., (2018) Ayın Karanlık Yüzü: Yeni Medya ve Etik, Khalkedon Yayınları
9) Privacy of private life and violations on social media Dedeoğlu G., (2016) Teknoloji, İletişim, Yeni Medya ve Etik, Sentez Yayıncılık
10) Content and copyright / patent rights on social media. Binark M., (2018) Ayın Karanlık Yüzü: Yeni Medya ve Etik, Khalkedon Yayınları
11) Social media and personal data security. Binark M., (2018) Ayın Karanlık Yüzü: Yeni Medya ve Etik, Khalkedon Yayınları
12) Discussion of digital surveillance phenomenon Dedeoğlu G., (2016) Teknoloji, İletişim, Yeni Medya ve Etik, Sentez Yayıncılık
13) Discussing the changing dimensions of digital journalism and professional ethics. SÖKMEN, A. ve TARAKÇIOĞLU, S. (2013). Mesleki Etik: Etik-Yönetsel Etik-Sosyal Sorumluluk. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık.
14) Final Exam -Student presentations none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Dedeoğlu G., (2016) Teknoloji, İletişim, Yeni Medya ve Etik, Sentez Yayıncılık
Binark M., (2018) Ayın Karanlık Yüzü: Yeni Medya ve Etik, Khalkedon Yayınları

References: Her ders için görsel, sunum ve video paylaşımları yapılmıştır.
SÖKMEN, A. ve TARAKÇIOĞLU, S. (2013). Mesleki Etik: Etik-Yönetsel Etik-Sosyal Sorumluluk. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
2) 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.
3) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
4) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
5) 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 isuues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
8) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
9) 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.
10) 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.
11) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
2) 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.
3) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
4) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
5) 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 isuues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
8) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
9) 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.
10) 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.
11) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Individual Project
Case study presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 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 16 106
Homework Assignments 16 34
Midterms 1 3
Final 2 6
Total Workload 197