At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learn about the changes and transformations caused by the ongoing technological convergence since 1970's on economic and social life. 2) Gain the ability to interpret and evaluate communication studies in the light of studies and theoretical approaches in the field of digital media. 3) Gain the competence to question the impact of digitization in different contextual frameworks.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
This course develope a critical viewpoint by discussions and examplary analysis on new media and its developed side products: visual culture, methods of politics and diplomacy, citizenship practices, daily life, consumer culture, interpersonal relationships and alterations on the health sector.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction: Scope and objectives of the course.
2nd Week
Introduction to Digitalization, New Media and Virtual Culture. What's new?
3rd Week
Digital lives: moving everyday life to digital environments. Digitalization and what it brings with it. Interaction and Participation concepts.
4th Week
Participatory culture.
5th Week
New social dynamics. Information society and Network society concepts.
6th Week
Digital labor and cognitive capitalism.
7th Week
What is personal data? Why is it important?
8th Week
Mid-term.
9th Week
Digitized culture and art.
10th Week
Digitalized journalism. New journalism practices.
11th Week
Digital transformation in business life. New business and management strategies.
12th Week
New media and economic-political approaches.
13th Week
Methods and problems in new media studies and research.
14th Week
Evaluation, semester summary, answering the questions.
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Toffler, A. (2018). Üçüncü Dalga: Bir Fütürist Ekonomi Analizi Klasiği. (Çev.) Selim Yeniçeri. Koridor Yayıncılık.
Van Dijk, J. (2018) Ağ Toplumu. (Çev.) Özlem Sakin. Kafka Kitap.
Castells, M. (2013) Ağ Toplumunun Yükselişi. (Çev.) Ebru Kılıç. İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
Binark, M. (2007). Yeni Medya Çalışmaları. Ankara: Dipnot Yayınları.
Binark, M. ve Bayraktutan, G. (2013). Ayın Karanlık Yüzü: Yeni Medya ve Etik. İstanbul: Kalkedon Yayınları.
Varnalı, K. (2013). Dijital Kabilelerin İzinde: Sosyal Medyada Netnografik Araştırmalar. İstanbul: MediaCat Yayınları.
Binark, M. (2014). Yeni Medya Çalışmalarında Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları.
Current additional resources, case studies and readings to be recommended during the lesson.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Practice,Problem Solving
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
10
Attendance
1
10
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
60
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
2
2
4
Individual or group work
12
4
48
Preparation for Final exam
1
24
24
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
18
18
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1,5
1,5
Homework
2
6
12
Total Workload
150,5
Total Workload / 30
5,01
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
