Automotive Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: GSTE358
Course Name: Gastronomy and Media
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 2 3 6
Language of instruction:
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 : Assoc. Prof. İLKAY GÖK
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide a critical view of the relationship between media and popular culture in contemporary societies. Popular culture / mass culture, decisive means of mass communication in the world and in Turkey, effects, media-society relationship, hegemony, gives information about the concepts of feminism and colonization.
Course Content: Syllabus
Evaluation of popular culture from a general point of view
evaluation of ideology
Evaluation of media theories
Social media evaluation
Evaluation of structuralism and post structuralism theories
Midterm exam
Evaluation of the concept of hegemony
Evaluation of media and "other" problem
Evaluation of the theories of feminism
Evaluation of the concept of postmodernism
Evaluation of popular culture in Turkey

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Defining the concepts of Popular Culture, Capitalism and Mass Culture • Evaluating the popular culture from an overview
2) • Evaluation of the concept of ideology • Looking / Seeing: Representing, defining the concepts of image, ideology and meaning
3) • General definition of media theories • Evaluation of media theories • Identification of social media and media exchange issues with examples • Evaluation of social media
4) • Definition of Structuralism and Post Structuralism theories • Introducing and analyzing the theories of Ferdinand de Saussure, Claude Levi-Strauss and Will Wright • Roland Barthes: Introducing and analyzing the theories of Mythologies, Jacques Derrida and Jacques Lacan • Evaluation of Structuralism and Post Structuralism theories
5) • Introduction of Antonio Gramsci • Introducing and analyzing the concepts of Hegemony and Ideology Evaluation of the concept of hegemony
6) • Introducing the problem of representing the media and the “Other” • Media and evaluation of the “Other” problem
7) • Introducing gender and feminism theories • Evaluation of feminism theories
8) • Introducing the concept of postmodernism • Introduction and analysis of the theories of Jean-Francois Lyotard, Jean Baudrillard and Fredric Jameson • Evaluation of the concept of postmodernism
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • Distribution of the course syllabus at the beginning of the course, • To explain the content of the course to the students, • Meet • Sharing the expectations, No data
2) • Defining the concepts of Popular Culture, Capitalism and Mass Culture reading
3) • Looking / Seeing: Representing, defining the concepts of image, ideology and meaning reading
4) • General definition of media theories reading
5) • Identification of social media and media exchange issues with examples reading
6) • Definition of Structuralism and Post Structuralism theories • Introducing and analyzing the theories of Ferdinand de Saussure, Claude Levi-Strauss and Will Wright reading
7) • Definition of Structuralism and Post Structuralism theories • Roland Barthes: Introducing and analyzing the theories of Mythologies, Jacques Derrida and Jacques Lacan reading
8) • To test the competencies of the topics covered in the 7-week process with the midterm exam. • Resolves midterm exam questions and reports any deficiencies. none
9) • Introduction of Antonio Gramsci • Introducing and analyzing the concepts of Hegemony and Ideology reading
10) • Introducing the problem of representing the media and the “Other” reading
11) • Introducing gender and feminism theories reading
12) • Introducing the concept of postmodernism • Introduction and analysis of the theories of Jean-Francois Lyotard, Jean Baudrillard and Fredric Jameson reading
13) • introducing and analyzing issues of popular culture in Turkey reading
14) • A general review before the final exam review
15) • A general review before the final exam review
16) Final Exam No data

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Cultural Theory and Popular Culture: An Introduction, 3th edition
©2001 | Pearson| Published: December 22, 2001
ISBN-10: 0582423635
References: Storey, John, Cultural Theory and Popular Culture: An Introduction, 3th edition, Boston: Pearson, 2001

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12) Knowledge on advanced calculus, including differential equations applicable to automotive engineering; familiarity with statistics and linear algebra; knowledge on chemistry, calculus-based physics, dynamics, structural mechanics, structure and properties of materials, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, manufacturing processes, electronics and control, design of vehicle elements, vehicle dynamics, vehicle power train systems, automotive related regulations and vehicle validation/verification tests; ability to integrate and apply this knowledge to solve multidisciplinary automotive problems; ability to apply theoretical, experimental and simulation methods and, computer aided design techniques in the field of automotive engineering; ability to work in the field of vehicle design and manufacturing.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12) Knowledge on advanced calculus, including differential equations applicable to automotive engineering; familiarity with statistics and linear algebra; knowledge on chemistry, calculus-based physics, dynamics, structural mechanics, structure and properties of materials, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, manufacturing processes, electronics and control, design of vehicle elements, vehicle dynamics, vehicle power train systems, automotive related regulations and vehicle validation/verification tests; ability to integrate and apply this knowledge to solve multidisciplinary automotive problems; ability to apply theoretical, experimental and simulation methods and, computer aided design techniques in the field of automotive engineering; ability to work in the field of vehicle design and manufacturing.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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 15 45
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 1
Total Workload 47