The level of speed, the breadth of coverage, the new media environment that present many opportunities to users, the users at the same time as both producers and consumers. This also necessitates the examination of the ethical concept of communication in different and new dimensions. The emerging ethical problems need to be discussed with their causes and solutions. The aim of the course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the new media concept, the development and characteristics of the new media, ethical issues in this area and all the elements related to these issues.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assoc. Prof. Nurhan Yel
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
-Tuesday, 09.00-10.45, Atakoy Campus, Art and Desing Faculty, AKB16
Office Hour(s)
-Monday, 13.00-15.00, Atakoy Campus, Art and Desing Faculty, 1-D-09
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Describe, explain, solve.
Principle Sources
- Binark M and Bayraktutan G, The Dark Side of the Moon: New Media and Ethics, Kalkedon Publications, Istanbul, 2013
- Long, Soul. Communication ethics, problems and responsibilities, Dipnot Yayınları, İstanbul, 2011
Other Sources
-Keane, John. Media and Democracy, (Translated by) Haluk Şahin, Detay Publications, Istanbul, 2010 -Demir V, Media Etiği, Beta Publications, Istanbul, 2006
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Explanation of new media and social media concepts
Verbal lecture
2. Week
Describing internet technologies and basic features of new media
Verbal lecture
3. Week
Discussion of structural differences between social media and traditional media
Verbal lecture
4. Week
Explaining the concept of ethics
Verbal lecture
5. Week
Describing the right to freely express thoughts and blood
Verbal lecture
6. Week
Discussing communication ethic in social and political context
Verbal lecture
7. Week
Midterm
Midterm
8. Week
Discussion of ethical issues in social media
Verbal lecture
9. Week
Explanation of private life privacy and violations in social media
Verbal lecture
10. Week
Describe content and copyright / patent rights in social media
Verbal lecture
11. Week
Describe the safety of social media and personal data
Verbal lecture
12. Week
Discussion of the digital surveillance phenomenon
Verbal lecture
13. Week
Discussing the changing dimensions of digital journalism and professional ethics
Verbal lecture
14. Week
Proposals for resolving ethical problems in social media
Verbal lecture
15. Week
Evaluation
Evaluation
16. Week
Evaluation
Evaluation
17. Week
Evaluation
Evaluation
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
The students will be able to define all kinds of concepts related to communication, new media, art and culture (New media and communication)
PO-2
The students will be able to understand the historical developments of communication and new media issues, as cultural, social, and technological change depending on the areas of related changes. They will be able to evaluate the results.
PO-3
The students will be able to follow technological, cultural, and social changes and apply them to their fields
PO-4
The students will be able to analyze and evaluate the new media and communication issues and criticize them by interpreting their understanding.
PO-5
The students will be able to produce scientific content by researching and analyzing theoretical and conceptual issues related to new media and communication fields with a scientific approach
PO-6
The students will be able to manage time and resources effectively by improving content production and management skills on digital platforms.
PO-7
The students will be able to develop detailed and necessary knowledge in specific areas of expertise such as internet journalism, digital marketing, digital advertising, new media programming, and public relations in social media.
PO-8
The students can produce original works in various fields, such as digital animation, digital photography, interactive media design, digital game design, and application design.
PO-9
The students will be able to understand artistic works by following current and digital works of art.
PO-10
The students will be able to create strategies for institutions in social media platforms and put them into practice.
PO-11
The students will be able to put their creative ideas into practice in digital platforms and produce multimedia projects.
PO-12
The students will be able to use the necessary tools and equipments in their profession in the right place and at the right time, and relate the theoretical knowledge they have acquired to the sector practices.
PO-13
The students will be able to produce by working in a disciplined, planned and creative manner.
PO-14
The students will be able to produce projects in various competitions, exhibitions, panels, biennials and seminars etc. in national and international areas.
PO-15
The students will be able to provide solutions to the problems encountered in the communication process and will be able to use the initiative related to the topic.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Able to gain knowledge of professional ethical principles and the importance of acting in accordance with these principles.
LO-2
Able to develop the ability to produce solutions to ethical problems that may arise in various
areas of new media.
LO-3
Able to criticize unethical professional practices related to the new media objects and
environments.
LO-4
Able to understand ethical issues concerning new media in the light of theoretical studies.
LO-5
Able to gain knowledge of responsibilities and sanctions for ethical violations that may occur
in new media environment.
