Business Administration (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:

Spring

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 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

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of business administration, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models
2) Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions
3) Recognize the importance of technological development, especially in information technologies, and utilize them in business administration
4) Evaluate the body of knowledge in the dynamic business world and business functional areas to asses needs, manage and lead change by using critical and innovative thinking
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures
6) Fulfill their responsibility in teamwork and projects in businesses, and act as a leader
7) Communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of business administration
8) Recognize individual and multi-cultural diversity, and can emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings
9) Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society
10) Recognize interrelationship among business and other disciplines, and relate knowledge from diverse areas to formulate novel solutions in the area of business administration

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of business administration, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models
2)	Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions
3)	Recognize the importance of technological development, especially in information technologies, and utilize them in business administration
4)	Evaluate the body of knowledge in the dynamic business world and business functional areas to asses needs, manage and lead change by using critical and innovative thinking
5)	Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures
6)	Fulfill their responsibility in teamwork and projects in businesses, and act as a leader
7)	Communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of business administration
8)	Recognize individual and multi-cultural diversity, and can emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings
9)	Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society
10)	Recognize interrelationship among business and other disciplines, and relate knowledge from diverse areas to formulate novel solutions in the area of business administration

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