Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
190500207102MEDIA LITERACYCompulsory474
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to define media literacy, to exemplify the history of media literacy in the world and in our country, the trends and theories that emerged for this purpose, and to give information about media literacy curricula.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Öğr. Gör. Hakan BAKAR
Learning Outcomes
1Knows the basic concepts of journalism discipline and the basic theories of journalism.
2Identify the facts related to journalism and analyze these facts with various dimensions.
3It presents original press broadcasting projects that meet the needs of media organizations.
4He/She can solve the problems that arise by taking responsibility when necessary in projects related to her field.
5He/She can take part in a team established for projects related to his field, lead the project, plan and manage events.
6It uses new communication technologies effectively in its professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
NOT AVAILABLE
Recommended Optional Programme Components
NOT AVAILABLE
Course Contents
This course; Concept of Media Literacy, Emergence and importance of Media Literacy, Basic principles in Media Literacy, Basic principles in Media Literacy, Media Literacy theories, Protectionist and inoculation approach, Media literacy practices in the world, Media literacy education in Turkey, Media literacy practices, Media analysis, Media analysis health, culture and education, women in media, politics and sports, children and entertainment in media, use of media in Turkey, General evaluation; includes topics.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Media Literacy concept
2The emergence and importance of Media Literacy
3Basic principles in Media Literacy
4Basic principles in media literacy
5Media Literacy theories
6Protective and inoculating approach
7MIDTERM EXAM
8Media literacy practices in the world
9Media literacy education in Turkey
10Media literacy practices
11Media analytics
12Health, culture and education in the media
13Women in the media, politics and sports
14FINAL EXAM
Recommended or Required Reading
ANADOLU UNIVERSITY MEDIA LITERACY COURSE BOOK
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
NOT AVAILABLE.
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination33090
Final Examination22040
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
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