NMD3911 Sociology of New MediaBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs COMPUTER ENGINEERINGGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
NMD3911 Sociology of New Media Spring 3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TİRŞE ERBAYSAL FİLİBELİ
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor MERT KAYHAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None.
Course Objectives: The course is designed to provide students with basic principles, concepts and key issues in sociology with reference to the role of the new media. Its purpose is also to analyze global developments in the light of the rise of the information society.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- Critically evaluate new media and its implication on everyday human relations.
- Critically understand the role of new media in relation to the established power structure.

Course Content

This course aims to provide the students with the necessary theoretical and analytical tools to help them comprehend the new global society that developed since the 1970s. This new period is variously defined as “post-industrial,” “information society” or the “electronic-digital age”. In this course we will employ a long-term historical perspective by also underlining key points of radical transformation. We will analyze the long-waves of twentieth century capitalism, the Fordist/Industrial and post-Fordist/post-Industrial societies and the rise of the information society since 1970s.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) 1990s and the Explosion of the “Digital/Electronic Revolution” -
1) Introduction of the Course, Explanation of the Syllabus -
2) The Concepts of the “Information Society,” “Old and the New Media” -
3) The Historical Dimension: Pre-Industrial, Industrial and Post-Industrial Stages I -
4) The Historical Dimension: Pre-Industrial, Industrial and Post-Industrial Stages II -
5) Main Dynamics of the Twentieth Century: Market Economy and Unfettered Capitalism -
6) Mdterm -
7) the Transformation of the 1960s: Anti-Systemic Paradigm Shift and “New Social Movements” -
8) The Transformation of the 1970s: The Restructuring of Capitalism: Towards “Flexible Accumulation” -
9) Changes since 1980s: Neo-Liberal Revolution -
11) New Media & the New Societal Formations -
12) New Media & New Forms of Social Communication -
13) New Media, Activism & “Clicktivism -
14) At the Beginning of the 21st Century: Where do we go from here? -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: - Manuel Castells, The Rise of Network Society. Blackwell Publishers
- David Harvey, The Condition of Postmodernity. Blackwell Publishers
- Stephen Graham & Simon Marvin, Telecommunications and the City: Electronic Spaces, Urban Places. Routledge.

References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 50
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 113

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 2
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 3
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics. 3
6) Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. 2
7) Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.