SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
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
NMD3210	Media Literacy	Fall	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:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SİNAN AŞÇI
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor SİNEM İNCE
Course Objectives:	This course aims to develop students' critical thinking skills, question and analyze the information that they receive through media, and reflect on the concept of reality.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who take this course;
- will be able to analyze media.
- will be able to understand visual codes and visual literacy.
- will be able to express the relationship between imagination and media.
- can analyze the post-truth and reality.
- can analyze the target and goals of tv commercials.
- will be able to analyze how sight, sound and motion call emotions.

Course Content

The course establishes the link between analysis, questioning, evaluation and mass media at every stage of their lives.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction: Meaning of media literacy
2)	Asking critical questions
3)	Understanding media genres
4)	Media and real world
5)	What is the truth? What is post-truth?
6)	Media and why do we trust?
7)	Agenda-setting
8)	Mass communication
9)	Visual codes
10)	Global media
11)	Media ethics
12)	Commercialism, media, culture
13)	Best examples of media literacy
14)	Review of the term

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Media Literacy - W. James Potter Introduction to Mass Communication: Media Literacy and Culture Stanley Baran Thinking, Fast and Slow- Daniel Kahneman
References:	Media Literacy - W. James Potter Introduction to Mass Communication: Media Literacy and Culture Stanley Baran Thinking, Fast and Slow- Daniel Kahneman

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	2	% 15
Presentation	1	% 15
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	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	4	56
Homework Assignments	3	3	9
Midterms	1	3	3
Final	1	3	3
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)	To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2)	To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3)	To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4)	To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10)	To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11)	To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.