Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : HIT015 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 1 |
| Credit | : 3 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 3 |
The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the fundamental concepts of media literacy, media systems, and the processes through which media messages are produced; to critically analyze media content, apply news verification techniques, distinguish misinformation and manipulation, evaluate AI-assisted media content, and act as ethical, safe, and responsible individuals in digital media environments.
This course covers the fundamental concepts of media and media literacy, media types, media theories and the social effects of media, critical media literacy, current media literacy concepts, the news production process, journalism ethics, news verification techniques, media ownership and conflicts of interest, misinformation and countering misinformation, AI literacy, cybersecurity, digital life, privacy and digital well-being, social media literacy, and the analysis of current media cases. Students develop media literacy skills through practical activities including news writing, AI-assisted content creation, film analysis, and critical evaluation of media examples.
| 1. | Explains the fundamental concepts of media literacy, media types, and the social functions of media. |
| 2. | Analyzes media messages through communication theories and the critical media literacy approach. |
| 3. | Evaluates news production processes, applies news verification techniques, and distinguishes misinformation. |
| 4. | Critically evaluates persuasion and influence techniques used in advertising, propaganda, and other media content. |
| 5. | Evaluates AI-assisted media content, social media platforms, and digital media environments in terms of ethics, security, and privacy. |
| 6. | Critically interprets media content and performs practical activities including news writing, media analysis, and AI-assisted content creation. |
| 1. | Instructor's Course Notes |
| 2. | Kemal İnal – Medya Okuryazarlığı El Kitabı |
| 3. | Mutlu Binark & Mine Gencel Bek – Eleştirel Medya Okuryazarlığı |
| 4. | RTÜK – Medya Okuryazarlığı |
| 5. | Teyit Akademi Eğitim Materyalleri |
| 6. | Cumhurbaşkanlığı İletişim Başkanlığı Dezenformasyonla Mücadele Merkezi – Dezenformasyon Bültenleri |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 1 | %5 |
| Term Assignment | 1 | %5 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %30 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 12 | 1 | 2 | 36 |
| Lecture - Practice | 7 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
| Assignment | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Term Project | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 78 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | |
OÇ-1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
OÇ-2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
OÇ-3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
OÇ-4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
OÇ-5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
OÇ-6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |