YMD420 New Media in EthicsIstanbul 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: YMD420
Course Name: New Media in Ethics
Course Semester: Fall
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: 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 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) 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

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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
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