Information Package / Course Catalogue
Digital Literacy
Course Code: İLT303
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Explain how and why digital media reflect the specific aspects of events and facts. To educate people who can take a critical look at the digital media.

Course Content

In this course, the effects of the contents presented in the digital media on social, cultural and economic life are examined.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Acquires the ability to evaluate information and verify its accuracy.
2.Develops the competency to take precautions against cybersecurity risks.
3.Theoretically analyzes the legal status of content shared in digital environments, the types of Creative Commons licenses, and the boundaries of the concept of "plagiarism" in the digital world.
4.Improves the ability to efficiently use artificial intelligence and algorithmic systems.
5.Manages digital habits to maintain focus and mental balance.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gilster, P. (1997). Digital literacy. Wiley Computer Publishing.
2.McIntyre, L. (2018). Post-truth. MIT Press.
3.Newport, C. (2019). Digital minimalism: Choosing a focused life in a noisy world. Portfolio/Penguin.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Digital Foundations: Operating systems, browsers, and basic concepts.
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Art of Information Retrieval: Advanced search techniques and source selection.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Information Verification: Detecting fake news, source analysis, and cross-referencing.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Digital Security (I): Password management, two-factor authentication, and privacy.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Digital Security (II): Phishing attacks and social engineering.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Digital Footprint: The long-term impact of your shares and reputation management.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Content Creation (I): Fundamentals of visual design and visual literacy.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Content Creation (II): Copywriting and storytelling for digital platforms.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Digital Communication & Ethics: Email etiquette, netiquette, and discussion norms.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Introduction to AI: Working efficiently with LLMs and prompt engineering.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Data Literacy: Interpreting data and visualization basics.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Cloud & Organization: File management, synchronization, and digital decluttering.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Copyright & Law: Digital content rights, Creative Commons, and licenses.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Digital Well-being: Screen time management, focus, and digital detox.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures5%5
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Reading55025
Quiz1000
Midterm Examination117118
Final Examination125126
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
4
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5
4
OÇ-2
5
4
OÇ-3
5
4
5
OÇ-4
4
5
4
4
OÇ-5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026