NEW MEDIA
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
CGB4071	Sensory Training	Fall	2	0	2	6

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Instructor GÜLNİHAL ESRA KORKUT
Course Objectives:	To learn the development of sense and perception and become able to consult families and professionals

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1.Basic concepts about sense and perception
2.Approaches about development of perception
3.Factors that effect perception
4.The development process and characteristics of 7 senses

Course Content

The Definition and differences of Sense and Perception, 7 Senses
Sight,Hearing, Touch, Taste, Smell, Propriosepsiyon, Balance developmental process, the characteristics

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Sensation and Perception; Definitions, Differences, Sense Organs
2)	Approaches about sensation and perception, the factors that effect perception
3)	Hearing ; Development and supporting at early age
4)	Sight; Development and supporting at early age
5)	Touch; Development and supporting at early age
6)	Taste and Smell; Development and supporting at early age
7)	Propriosepsiyon; Development and supporting at early age
8)	Balance; Development and supporting at early age
9)	Midterm exam
10)	Activities support 7 senses; at home and in family
11)	Activities support 7 senses; at kindergarten and to professionals
12)	Project presentation
13)	Project presentation
14)	Is there a dominant sense at children? / Discussion

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Dunstan, P.J. (2009), Child Sense, Bantam Books, USA.
Lezak Deutsch, M. ( 1983), Neuropsychological Assessment, Oxford University Press, USA.
Madi, B. (2011), Öğrenme Beyinde Nasıl Oluşur, 2. Baskı, Efil Yayınevi, İstanbul.
Perkins, M. (1983), Sesnsing the World, Hackett Publishing Company, USA.
Rookes, P.; Wilson, J. (2000), Perception, Routladge, Great Britain.
San Bayhan, P.; Artan, İ. (2004), Çocuk Gelişimi ve Eğitimi, MORPA Kültür Yayınları, İstanbul.

References:

Schiffman, H.R. (2001), Sensation and Perception, 5th ed., John Wiley & Sons Inc., USA.
Silberg, J. (2006), Learning Games Exploring the Senses, Gryphon House Inc., Beltsville.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Presentation	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	12	10	120
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			150

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)	To be able to critically interpret and discuss the theories, the concepts, the traditions, and the developments in the history of thought which are fundamental for the field of new media, journalism and communication.
2)	To be able to attain written, oral and visual knowledge about technical equipment and software used in the process of news and the content production in new media, and to be able to acquire effective abilities to use them on a professional level.
3)	To be able to get information about the institutional agents and generally about the sector operating in the field of new media, journalism and communication, and to be able to critically evaluate them.
4)	To be able to comprehend the reactions of the readers, the listeners, the audiences and the users to the changing roles of media environments, and to be able to provide and circulate an original contents for them and to predict future trends.
5)	To be able to apprehend the basic theories, the concepts and the thoughts related to neighbouring fields of new media and journalism in a critical manner.
6)	To be able to grasp global and technological changes in the field of communication, and the relations due to with their effects on the local agents.
7)	To be able to develop skills on gathering necessary data by using scientific methods, analyzing and circulating them in order to produce content.
8)	To be able to develop acquired knowledge, skills and competence upon social aims by being legally and ethically responsible for a lifetime, and to be able to use them in order to provide social benefit.
9)	To be able to operate collaborative projects with national/international colleagues in the field of new media, journalism and communication.
10)	To be able to improve skills on creating works in various formats and which are qualified to be published on the prestigious national and international channels.