Information Package / Course Catalogue
New Literacy Approaches and Applications
Course Code: İSÖ510
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To be able to define literacy as a sociocultural phenomenon, to have knowledge about the literacy skills that should be acquired in a constantly changing and transforming world order

Course Content

New literacy theories, multimodality, multiliteracy, information literacy, digital literacy, media literacy, visual literacy, critical literacy, integration of digital technologies into literacy curricula and practices, digital division and its consequences

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to define the changing nature of literacy in the context of social, economic, cultural and technology
2.To be able to distinguish new literacy approaches
3.To be able to explain the effect of digital division on new literacy skills
4.To be able to use information communication technologies effectively in online reading and writing teaching in Turkish classes
5.Develop digital tools that can be used in literacy education
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bearne, E. & Wolstencroft, H. (2007). Visual approaches to teaching writing: Multimodal literacy 5-11. London: Sage Publications.
2.Jewitt, C. (2006). Technology, literacy and learning: A multimodal approach. New York: Routledge.
3.Kress, G. (2003). Literacy in the new media age. London: Routledge.
4.Lankshear, C., & Knobel, M. (2011). New literacies: Everyday practices and social learning. Berkshire, England: Open University Press.
5.Tracey, D. H., & Morrow, L. M. (2006). Lenses on reading: An introduction to theories and models. New York: Guilford Press.
6.Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
New literacy approaches
Week 2 - Theoretical
New literacy approaches
Week 3 - Theoretical
Literacy discussion, literacy as a sociocultural phenomenon
Week 4 - Theoretical
Critical pedagogy and critical literacy
Week 5 - Theoretical
Visual literacy, information literacy, media literacy
Week 6 - Theoretical
Multimodality, multiliteracy
Week 7 - Theoretical
New media and its impact on literacy
Week 8 - Theoretical
New media and its impact on literacy (Mid-Term)
Week 9 - Theoretical
The effect of digital division on new literacy skills
Week 10 - Theoretical
Technology and online reading and writing skills
Week 11 - Theoretical
Integration of digital technologies into literacy programs and applications
Week 12 - Theoretical
Digital tools and sample applications that can be used in literacy education
Week 13 - Theoretical
Digital tools and sample applications that can be used in literacy education
Week 14 - Theoretical
Digital tools and sample applications that can be used in literacy education
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Practice1%30
Assignment1%20
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%30
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Assignment314145
Midterm Examination18210
Final Examination114317
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)128
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
3
2
4
5
OÇ-2
2
4
3
4
OÇ-3
4
5
2
4
3
OÇ-4
1
4
5
2
3
4
OÇ-5
3
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026