Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : HAT120 |
| Course Type | : Required |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 3 |
The aim of this course is to enable students to evaluate content produced in digital media environments from a critical perspective, to develop their media literacy skills in the processes of accessing and verifying information, and to understand the impact of artificial intelligence technologies on media production, distribution, and consumption. The course aims to help students become informed and responsible media users in the digital world by raising their awareness of algorithmic systems, data-driven communication, and AI-powered media tools.
The fundamental structure of the digital media ecosystem, the theoretical framework of media literacy, critical thinking skills, the impact of algorithms on content selection and visibility, the functioning of social media platforms, AI-powered content production processes, data-driven communication models, disinformation, information pollution, filter bubbles, echo chambers, recognition of AI tools, analysis of media content, ethical principles, reliability principles, and accuracy principles
| 1. | Explains the basic concepts of digital media literacy and analyzes its relationship with artificial intelligence technologies. |
| 2. | It analyzes the impact of algorithms on content creation, distribution, and visibility on digital platforms. |
| 3. | It evaluates disinformation, information pollution, and manipulative content using critical media literacy skills. |
| 4. | Interprets content production processes using AI-powered media tools at a basic level. |
| 5. | It evaluates the principles of ethics, data privacy, and accountability in digital media environments and fosters awareness of responsible media use. |
| 1. | Şimşek, Melda C.; Türkoğlu, N. (2010); Media Literacy, Kalemus Publishing. |
| 2. | Timisi, N. (2016). Digital Communication and New Media. Kırmızı Kedi Publications. |
| 3. | Yengin, D. (2014). New Media and the Digitalization of Communication. Der Publications. |
| 4. | Şenyüz, B., & Narin, B. (2023). Algorithm Literacy. Kriter Publications. (Chapter in *Artificial Intelligence and Communication*) |
| 5. | Değirmenci, A. (2026). Synthetic Media: New Media in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Çıra Publications. |
| 6. | Binark, M., & Bayraktutan, G. (2013). New Media Studies. Ayrıntı Publications. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 2 | %5 |
| Project | 1 | %5 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %30 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 2 | 2 | 56 |
| Assignment | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Project | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 75 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | |
OÇ-1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
OÇ-2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
OÇ-3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
OÇ-4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
OÇ-5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 |