GIT358 Popular Music and CountercultureIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs New Media And CommunicationGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
New Media And Communication
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: GIT358
Course Name: Popular Music and Counterculture
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
1 2 2 2
Language of instruction: TR
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 : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ALPER MAZMAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ALPER MAZMAN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course analyzes the history of counterculture in Europe and the United States, and it investigates the social and cultural influences of counterculture in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
Course Content: This course analyzes the history of counterculture in Europe and the United States, and it investigates the social and cultural influences of counterculture in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understanding the social, political and cultural effects of popular music
2) The influence of counterculture on music and the interaction of this influence with popular culture
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) Course introduction -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: yok
References: yok

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Has knowledge of fundamental theories, concepts, and approaches in the field of new media and communication; relates this theoretical knowledge to current media practices.
2) Possesses factual knowledge to analyze the historical development of communication technologies and processes of digital transformation.
3) Analyzes and interprets media content using critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and analytical evaluation skills.
4) Produces and applies original communication projects by effectively using visual, written, and digital media tools.
5) Actively participates in intra- and interdisciplinary teamwork; communicates effectively both in written and oral forms.
6) Acts with social responsibility in media content by considering cultural differences and social diversity.
7) Adopts a lifelong learning approach; continuously updates professional knowledge by following technological and sectoral developments.
8) Follows new media trends, digital platforms, and innovative applications in the field with a critical perspective.
9) Acts in accordance with core ethical principles related to media ethics, digital rights, data security, and freedom of expression.
10) Demonstrates expertise in content production, digital strategy development, and interaction design within new media environments.
11) Plans, executes, and evaluates projects independently or as part of a team by assuming responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has knowledge of fundamental theories, concepts, and approaches in the field of new media and communication; relates this theoretical knowledge to current media practices.
2) Possesses factual knowledge to analyze the historical development of communication technologies and processes of digital transformation.
3) Analyzes and interprets media content using critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and analytical evaluation skills.
4) Produces and applies original communication projects by effectively using visual, written, and digital media tools.
5) Actively participates in intra- and interdisciplinary teamwork; communicates effectively both in written and oral forms.
6) Acts with social responsibility in media content by considering cultural differences and social diversity.
7) Adopts a lifelong learning approach; continuously updates professional knowledge by following technological and sectoral developments.
8) Follows new media trends, digital platforms, and innovative applications in the field with a critical perspective.
9) Acts in accordance with core ethical principles related to media ethics, digital rights, data security, and freedom of expression.
10) Demonstrates expertise in content production, digital strategy development, and interaction design within new media environments.
11) Plans, executes, and evaluates projects independently or as part of a team by assuming responsibility.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
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 Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 30