The aim of the course is to examine the relationship between digital media and democracy in terms of conceptual and theoretical perspectives. The main theme of the course is to process the effects of digitalization on the political participation, freedom of expression, pluralism and public sphere relation with the media through the sample analysis according to theoretical perspectives.
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, 11.00-12.45, Ataköy Campus, Faculty of Arts and Design, AKZA2
Office Hour(s)
Monday, 13.00-15.00, Ataköy Campus, Faculty of Arts and Design.AK1D09
-Demokrasi Teorisine Geri Dönüş, Giovanni Sartori, Sentez Publishing
- Alper Işık (2020) Dijital Demokrasi, On İki Levha Yayıncılık
- Matthew Hindman (2009) The Myth of Digital Democracy, Princeton University Press.
Other Sources
-Sosyal Medya Akademi, Ed. Ebru Özgen-Tolga Kara, Beta Publishing
-Çokkültürcülük, Charles Taylor, Yapı Kredi Publishing
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to the course
Course reader, case study analysis
2. Week
Introduction to the concept of democracy
Course reader, case study analysis
3. Week
The Ancient Origin of Democracy
Course reader, case study analysis
4. Week
The Concept of Democracy in the Athens Site
Course reader, case study analysis
5. Week
Digital Age and Democracy
Course reader, case study analysis
6. Week
Digital Democracy
Course reader, case study analysis
7. Week
Midterm
Midterm
8. Week
Digital media and political participation
Course reader, case study analysis
9. Week
Digital citizenship
Course reader, case study analysis
10. Week
Digital media and pluralism
Course reader, case study analysis
11. Week
The relation between digital media and public sphere
Course reader, case study analysis
12. Week
Digital media and freedom of expression
Course reader, case study analysis
13. Week
Case study
Course reader, case study analysis
14. Week
Case study
Course reader, case study analysis
15. Week
General Evaluation
General Evaluation
16. Week
General Evaluation
General Evaluation
17. Week
General Evaluation
General Evaluation
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
45
Final Exam
1
55
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
The students will be able to define the concept of democracy.
LO-2
The students will be able to explain democracy theories and media concepts.
LO-3
The students will be able to relate digital media and politics.
LO-4
The students will be able to interpret digital media and public space topics.
LO-5
Students will be able to demonstrate the importance of digital media and freedom of expression.
