YMD418 Digital ActivismIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Aviation ManagementGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Aviation Management
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: YMD418
Course Name: Digital Activism
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: 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: As internet-based new technologies have changed the communication paradigm; social organization forms, activism and protest movements have also changed.

The aim of this course is to examine the types of alternative media, the
digitalization of activism and the types of digital activism, the sociological, political and economic analysis of the new social movements and the position of the new media.
Course Content: Network society, online public space, digital social movements, activism, digital activism, digital cultures, network-based sociability, civil society, identity.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To understand and analyze the relationship between media and social movement, to use concepts such as network society, new communication order, social media, social movements in the context of communication theories, to discuss concepts such as online public space and digital social movements within the framework of communication theories.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To be able to analyze the social life and actors better, to analyze the examples of national and international social movements and to discuss the last form taken by the protest movements. To be able to analyze the new critical approaches and digital activism movements in the analysis of the new information society, which is defined as the network society.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) To be able to create social awareness on issues related to digital activism and digital protest movements; transmiting ideas and solutions to problems in written and orally.
Learning Competence
1) To classify the new social movements and digital organizations and to question the cultural, economic and demographic contexts of the social change of these digital activities. To be able to develop new approaches to activist movements shaped by new media.
Field Specific Competence
1) To be able to produce scientific studies by complying with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of social movements and activism.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) To be able to analyze sociological, political and economic analysis of network-based activism activities that direct the new social movements, to reach and analyze the works of literature in the field of digital activism and virtual protest movements.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) New social movements. The dynamics of new social movements.
2) Theoretical approaches to social movements.
3) New social movements. The dynamics of new social movements.
4) Organizing, identity and activism.
5) The role of new communication technologies in digital protest movements as alternative media. Social media platforms and activism.
6) The relationship between new social movements, activism and new media.
7) Midterm.
8) Evaluating the activities of digital public relations in the context of new social movements.
9) Feminist activism in digital environment.
10) Environmental Movements in Digital Media.
11) LGBTi Movements on digital media.
12) Art, activism and new media.
13) The importance of social media tools in the context of subculture and opposing culture.
14) General Evaluation and Review.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: The Network Society, Van Dijk, J. Sage, London: 2010.
İnternet ve Sokak, Yasemin İnceoğlu. İstanbul: 2015
References: Toplumsal Hareketler Sosyolojisi, Ahmet Uysal. İstanbul: 2016
Sanaldan Sokağa Toplumsal Hareketler, Gülcan Işık. İstanbul: 2015

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) He/she has in-depth information required by the legal, social and environmental framework in which all transportation operations, especially aviation, are involved.
2) He/she has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, supported by books, equipment and other sources containing up-to-date information on air transportation / logistics.
3) He/she has sufficient knowledge for the technical aspects of air transportation and logistics.
4) He/she has sufficient legal knowledge on basic issues related to international trade and business.
5) He/she uses theoretical and practical knowledge in aviation business management, logistics, transportation and business management solutions together.
6) He/she uses theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science and transportation together to solve operational problems.
7) He/she identifies, defines, formulates and solves basic problems related to the field of air transportation / logistics. For this purpose, he/she selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques.
8) He/she analyzes a system, system component or process and designs it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; applies modern design methods accordingly.
9) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools required for basic applications in air transportation / logistics.
10) He/she independently conducts a comprehensive advanced level study in air transportation / logistics.
11) He/she accesses information by doing research, uses databases and other information resources.
12) He/she works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and takes responsibility.
13) He/she plans project development studies in the field and manages related activities.
14) He/she organizes, plans and directs teamwork in air transportation / logistics related comprehensive projects.
15) With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, he/she follows science and technology developments in aviation management, logistics and transportation and renews himself/herself constantly. He/she also evaluates the knowledge / skills acquired in the field with a critical thinking.
16) He/she works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams in aviation management, national and international transportation and logistics environments both in theoretical and applied fields.
17) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools necessary for air transport / logistics applications.
18) He/she communicates effectively with relevant people and institutions, being aware of the universal and social effects of applications and solutions in the aviation field.
19) He/she develops solutions to problems and shares his ideas in writing and verbally, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
20) He/she has a comprehensive understanding about management of aviation companies, safety and security issues in aviation, air law, airport operations and technical aspects of aviation specific applications.
21) He/she is aware of the aviation principles and values. He/she has professional and ethical responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) He/she has in-depth information required by the legal, social and environmental framework in which all transportation operations, especially aviation, are involved.
2) He/she has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, supported by books, equipment and other sources containing up-to-date information on air transportation / logistics.
3) He/she has sufficient knowledge for the technical aspects of air transportation and logistics.
4) He/she has sufficient legal knowledge on basic issues related to international trade and business.
5) He/she uses theoretical and practical knowledge in aviation business management, logistics, transportation and business management solutions together.
6) He/she uses theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science and transportation together to solve operational problems.
7) He/she identifies, defines, formulates and solves basic problems related to the field of air transportation / logistics. For this purpose, he/she selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques.
8) He/she analyzes a system, system component or process and designs it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; applies modern design methods accordingly.
9) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools required for basic applications in air transportation / logistics.
10) He/she independently conducts a comprehensive advanced level study in air transportation / logistics.
11) He/she accesses information by doing research, uses databases and other information resources.
12) He/she works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and takes responsibility.
13) He/she plans project development studies in the field and manages related activities.
14) He/she organizes, plans and directs teamwork in air transportation / logistics related comprehensive projects.
15) With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, he/she follows science and technology developments in aviation management, logistics and transportation and renews himself/herself constantly. He/she also evaluates the knowledge / skills acquired in the field with a critical thinking.
16) He/she works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams in aviation management, national and international transportation and logistics environments both in theoretical and applied fields.
17) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools necessary for air transport / logistics applications.
18) He/she communicates effectively with relevant people and institutions, being aware of the universal and social effects of applications and solutions in the aviation field.
19) He/she develops solutions to problems and shares his ideas in writing and verbally, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
20) He/she has a comprehensive understanding about management of aviation companies, safety and security issues in aviation, air law, airport operations and technical aspects of aviation specific applications.
21) He/she is aware of the aviation principles and values. He/she has professional and ethical responsibility.

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
Observation
Individual Project
Presentation
Case study presentation

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 16 48
Study Hours Out of Class 16 95
Homework Assignments 16 48
Midterms 1 3
Final 2 6
Total Workload 200