Information Package / Course Catalogue
Technology and Society
Course Code: BÖT637
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 have knowledge about the effects of the change in information and communication technologies on the society and its consequences. It is necessary to acquire knowledge and skills about possible solutions of the problems that may be encountered in educational environments.

Course Content

Differences between generations, Information Security and Ethic, Digital citizenship, media literacy, digital divide, cyber bulling, nomophobia, internet addiction, social media addiction, digital game addiction.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Be aware of information security, ethical and legal responsibilities.
2.Discuss the concept of digital citizenship.
3.Interpret the digital media literacy.
4.Explain the effects of the digital divide.
5.Interprets the consequences of cyber bullying.
6.Explain the concept of nomofobia.
7.Discuss the reasons for internet addiction.
8.Interpret the causes of social media dependence.
9.Evaluates cause-effect relationship of digital game addiction.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Academic journals
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Digital natives and digital immigrants
Week 2 - Theoretical
Information security and ethic
Week 3 - Theoretical
Technology effect on society
Week 4 - Theoretical
Digital citizenship
Week 5 - Theoretical
Media literacy
Week 6 - Theoretical
Digital divide
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cyber bullying
Week 8 - Theoretical
Cyber bullying (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Nomofobia
Week 10 - Theoretical
Internet addiction
Week 11 - Theoretical
Social media addiction
Week 12 - Theoretical
Game addiction
Week 13 - Theoretical
Technology effect on curriculum
Week 14 - Theoretical
Technology effect on education
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144284
Assignment25214
Term Project110212
Midterm Examination1527
Final Examination1527
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)124
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-9
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3
3
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2
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2
1
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3
1
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1
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OÇ-9
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026