Course ID:
Course Code & Number
GENC 351
Course Title
Media Literacy
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 3 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Semester:
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Information literacy; responsible utilization of internet and social media; effects of social media on individuals; power of spreading information and deception; power of dissemination; management of media and perception; internet oriented legal rights and responsibilities; copyright; personal right; privacy of information; violation of privacy; linguistic performance on media; value of news and analysis of quality; popular culture; gender roles on media; consumption culture and advertisements; forming stereotypes on media.
Course Objectives
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe media texts and construction and consumption processes of media texts.
- Evaluate media messages based on faith, values and experiences.
- Explain different media texts and their effects on constructing texts.
- Determine how communal events and actors are represented on media.
- Determine discriminatory statements in media texts.
- Evaluate acquired advanced knowledge and skills on the field with a critical approach.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Zerrin Toker
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 14 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 38 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: