| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | 9900000000 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES ADDICTION | Elective | 2 | 4 | 2 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Short Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge about technology addiction and its negative effects, to teach methods for coping with these adverse impacts, and to raise awareness about proper technology usage. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Fevzi DAŞ |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Gain knowledge about the concepts related to technology addiction. | | 2 | Understand the similarities and differences between types of technology addiction. | | 3 | Comprehend the biological, personal, and social impacts of technology addiction. | | 4 | Raise awareness about coping methods for technology addiction. | | 5 | Grasp the importance of cybersecurity and digital privacy within the scope of technology addiction. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
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| Course Contents |
| Information Technologies. Technology Addiction. Internet Addiction. Gaming Addiction. Shopping Addiction. Social Media Addiction. Smartphone Addiction. Television Addiction. Digital Environment Disorders. Methods for Preventing Technology Addiction. Digital Privacy and Cybersecurity. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction to the course: scope, rationale, importance, rules, and requirements | | | | 2 | Past, present, and future of information technologies | | | | 3 | Addiction and technology addiction | | | | 4 | The individual in the virtual world and cyber psychology | | | | 5 | The concept of internet addiction | | | | 6 | Gaming and shopping addiction | | | | 7 | Smartphone and television addiction | | | | 8 | Social media addiction and its scope | | | | 9 | Research on technology addiction | | | | 10 | Digital environment disorders | | | | 11 | Social impacts of technology addiction | | | | 12 | Digital violence, digital bullying, and cybersecurity | | | | 13 | Preventing technology addiction | | | | 14 | End-of-year exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| - Şeker, M.; Bulduklu, Y.; Korkut, C., & Doğrul, M. [Eds.] (2020). Information Technologies and Communication: Individual and Community Security, Ankara: TÜBA, Doi: 10.53478/TUBA.2020.002
- Küçükvardar, M. (2020). Technology Addiction and Digital Invasion. Ankara: Nobel Academic Publishing.
- https://www.yesilay.org.tr/tr/bagimlilik/teknoloji-bagimliligi
- Akkaş, İbrahim (2019). Technology addiction, Ankara: Eğitim Kitabevi Publications.
- Ayas, T., & Horzum, M. B. [Eds.] (2016). Negative effects of technology. Ankara: Vize Publishing.
- Kalkan, M., & Kaygusuz, C. (2013). Definition and history of internet addiction. Internet Addiction: Problems and solutions. Ankara: Anı Publishing. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 60 | | Project Preparation | 1 | 40 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 60 | | Project Preparation | 1 | 20 | | Project Presentation | 1 | 20 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Project Preparation | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Project Presentation | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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