Information Package / Course Catalogue
Media Literacy
Course Code: KARA102
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Course Content

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Learning Outcomes
1.Define and explain the fundamental concepts and principles of media literacy.
2.Analyze and evaluate media messages from different sources using a critical perspective.
3.Distinguish between misinformation, disinformation, and fake news in digital and traditional media.
4.Use media and digital technologies in an ethical and responsible manner.
5.Create and share effective media content by applying media literacy skills.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Binark, M. (Ed.). (2007). Yeni medya çalışmaları. Dipnot Yayınları.
2.Binark, M. (Ed.). (2007). Yeni medya çalışmaları. Dipnot Yayınları.
3.Radyo ve Televizyon Üst Kurulu (RTÜK). (t.y.). Medya okuryazarlığı eğitim materyalleri. https://www.medyaokuryazarligi.gov.tr
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Media Literacy: Concepts, objectives, and basic approaches
Week 2 - Theoretical
Historical Development of Media and Its Role in Society
Week 3 - Theoretical
Traditional Media and New Media: Characteristics and Comparisons
Week 4 - Theoretical
Media Message Analysis and Critical Thinking
Week 5 - Theoretical
News Literacy: News Sources and Credibility Assessment
Week 6 - Theoretical
Disinformation, Misinformation, and Fake News
Week 7 - Theoretical
Advertising, Consumer Culture, and Persuasion Techniques
Week 8 - Theoretical
Media and Popular Culture: Analysis of Entertainment Content
Week 9 - Theoretical
Social Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship
Week 10 - Theoretical
Algorithms, Filter Bubbles, and Media Consumption
Week 11 - Theoretical
Media Ethics, Privacy, and Personal Data Protection
Week 12 - Theoretical
Representation in Media: Gender, Culture, and Social Groups
Week 13 - Theoretical
Content Creation and Responsible Media Use
Week 14 - Theoretical
Course Review, Student Presentations, and Contemporary Media Issues
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Midterm Examination1088
Final Examination101414
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026