YMD420 New Media in EthicsIstanbul 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: 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: 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

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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
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