Information Package / Course Catalogue
Media Literacy
Course Code: TRO444
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To be able to raise individuals who know the structure, functioning and functions of the media, reach the distinction between real and fiction, can critically look at media products and have the equipment to produce media texts.

Course Content

The importance of media in terms of sociology and social psychology

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Yüksel GİRGİN
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to obtain information about the structure, functioning and functions of the media
2.Gains the ability of accessing media texts, analyzing and evaluating messages from a critical point of view
3.Distinguish between reality and fiction in media messages
4.Realize the ability to produce and design media messages
5.Acquires the ability of a conscious media literate
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Giving general information about the scope, content and processing of the course and introduction to the subject.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Conceptual and historical development of media literacy
Week 3 - Theoretical
Media Literacy practices in various countries and Turkey
Week 4 - Theoretical
The scope of media literacy and basic principles of media literacy
Week 5 - Theoretical
What is Media Literacy?
Week 6 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of media literacy (information, mesenformation, disinformation, censorship, propaganda), conditions requiring media literacy
Week 7 - Theoretical
Information Examples of Disinformation
Week 8 - Theoretical
Examples of disinformation (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Examples of disinformation
Week 10 - Theoretical
false news and social chaos, media ethics
Week 11 - Theoretical
Media censorship and objectives
Week 12 - Theoretical
Propaganda techniques and Media
Week 13 - Theoretical
National and global effects of media
Week 14 - Theoretical
National and global effects of media
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143498
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
5
5
OÇ-2
5
4
OÇ-3
4
4
OÇ-4
5
5
5
OÇ-5
4
4
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026