The aim of the course is to provide information about basic dynamics of new media, sociology of new media, information society.
Course Content
This course contains; The concept of media through technological approaches,Harold Innis and Marshall McLuhan's evaluation of technological theories,Walter Ong's technological approaches,Cultural industry approach and theorists,Jurgen Habermas and theories,New media studies and general evaluations,Herbert Marcuse theorises,general asessment,Cast Network Society ”and ağı Information Age an gathered through the production of Manuel Castells' different perspectives.,Lev Manovich and new media discourse,Overview of new media and new media studies, theories and theorists.,Application studies,Application studies.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Recognizes the main theorists in the literature
9
A
Evaluates the use of new media in line with theoretical approaches
9
A
interprets the social and cultural effects of media use
9
A
Teaching Methods:
9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
The concept of media through technological approaches
2
Harold Innis and Marshall McLuhan's evaluation of technological theories
3
Walter Ong's technological approaches
4
Cultural industry approach and theorists
5
Jurgen Habermas and theories
6
New media studies and general evaluations
7
Herbert Marcuse theorises
8
general asessment
9
Cast Network Society ”and ağı Information Age an gathered through the production of Manuel Castells' different perspectives.
10
Lev Manovich and new media discourse
11
Overview of new media and new media studies, theories and theorists.
12
Application studies
14
Application studies
Resources
Aydoğan,Filiz, Yeni Medya Kuramları I,İstanbul:Der Yayınları,
Aydoğan,Filiz, Yeni Medya Kuramları II, İstanbul:Der Yayınları,
Sally Wyatt. "Non-Users Also Matter: The Construction of Users and Non-Users of the Internet." In How Users Matter. Nelly Oudshoorn and Trevor Pinch, eds. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2003.
Diğer Kaynaklar
Thomas Hughes. "The Evolution of Large Technological Systems." In The Social Construction of Technological Systems: New Directions in the Sociology and History of Technology. Wiebe Bijker, Thomas Hughes, and Trevor Pinch, eds. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1987.
Merrit Roe Smith. "Technological Determinism in American Culture." In Merritt Roe Smith and Leo Marx, eds. Does Technology Drive History? Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1994.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts and theoretical grounds related to the field.
X
2
Determines the facts related to New Media and Communication Systems and analyzes these facts with various dimensions.
X
3
Analyzes the needs of the media organizations and plans and applies strategies accordingly.
X
4
Plans new media projects and implements them.
X
5
Takes responsibility when necessary in the field related projects and proposes solutions to emerging problems.
X
6
Takes place as a member in a project-based teamwork; leads projects and plans events.
X
7
Observes the theoretical and factual problems with scientific methods related to new media and communication systems disciplines and sub-disciplines; analyzes the findings and presents them in scientific publications.
X
8
Has a high awareness towards lifelong learning. Follows the developments, innovations, opinions, methods and techniques regularly and uses them efficiently.
X
9
To be able to communicate orally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European Language Portfolio.
X
10
Utilizes new communication technologies efficiently in professional and scientific works and follows the developments in new communication technologies regularly.
X
11
Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process.
X
12
Acts in accordance with ethical codes in professional and scientific works.
X
13
Uses tools related to new media and communications, efficiently.
X
14
Develops and implement new media projects specifically developed for media organizations.
X
15
Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values.
16
Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary.
17
Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
2
10
20
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
2
20
40
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
20
20
General Exam
1
30
30
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
152
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(152/30)
5
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
NEW MEDIA THEORIES
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
5
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Esra OĞUZHAN
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Esra OĞUZHAN
Assistant(s)
Lecture notes
Aim
The aim of the course is to provide information about basic dynamics of new media, sociology of new media, information society.
Course Content
This course contains; The concept of media through technological approaches,Harold Innis and Marshall McLuhan's evaluation of technological theories,Walter Ong's technological approaches,Cultural industry approach and theorists,Jurgen Habermas and theories,New media studies and general evaluations,Herbert Marcuse theorises,general asessment,Cast Network Society ”and ağı Information Age an gathered through the production of Manuel Castells' different perspectives.,Lev Manovich and new media discourse,Overview of new media and new media studies, theories and theorists.,Application studies,Application studies.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Recognizes the main theorists in the literature
9
A
Evaluates the use of new media in line with theoretical approaches
9
A
interprets the social and cultural effects of media use
9
A
Teaching Methods:
9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
The concept of media through technological approaches
2
Harold Innis and Marshall McLuhan's evaluation of technological theories
3
Walter Ong's technological approaches
4
Cultural industry approach and theorists
5
Jurgen Habermas and theories
6
New media studies and general evaluations
7
Herbert Marcuse theorises
8
general asessment
9
Cast Network Society ”and ağı Information Age an gathered through the production of Manuel Castells' different perspectives.
10
Lev Manovich and new media discourse
11
Overview of new media and new media studies, theories and theorists.
12
Application studies
14
Application studies
Resources
Aydoğan,Filiz, Yeni Medya Kuramları I,İstanbul:Der Yayınları,
Aydoğan,Filiz, Yeni Medya Kuramları II, İstanbul:Der Yayınları,
Sally Wyatt. "Non-Users Also Matter: The Construction of Users and Non-Users of the Internet." In How Users Matter. Nelly Oudshoorn and Trevor Pinch, eds. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2003.
Diğer Kaynaklar
Thomas Hughes. "The Evolution of Large Technological Systems." In The Social Construction of Technological Systems: New Directions in the Sociology and History of Technology. Wiebe Bijker, Thomas Hughes, and Trevor Pinch, eds. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1987.
Merrit Roe Smith. "Technological Determinism in American Culture." In Merritt Roe Smith and Leo Marx, eds. Does Technology Drive History? Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1994.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts and theoretical grounds related to the field.
X
2
Determines the facts related to New Media and Communication Systems and analyzes these facts with various dimensions.
X
3
Analyzes the needs of the media organizations and plans and applies strategies accordingly.
X
4
Plans new media projects and implements them.
X
5
Takes responsibility when necessary in the field related projects and proposes solutions to emerging problems.
X
6
Takes place as a member in a project-based teamwork; leads projects and plans events.
X
7
Observes the theoretical and factual problems with scientific methods related to new media and communication systems disciplines and sub-disciplines; analyzes the findings and presents them in scientific publications.
X
8
Has a high awareness towards lifelong learning. Follows the developments, innovations, opinions, methods and techniques regularly and uses them efficiently.
X
9
To be able to communicate orally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European Language Portfolio.
X
10
Utilizes new communication technologies efficiently in professional and scientific works and follows the developments in new communication technologies regularly.
X
11
Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process.
X
12
Acts in accordance with ethical codes in professional and scientific works.
X
13
Uses tools related to new media and communications, efficiently.
X
14
Develops and implement new media projects specifically developed for media organizations.
X
15
Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values.
16
Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary.
17
Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works.
