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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
GEP0322	Digital Literacy	Spring	3	0	3	4

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:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. ERGÜN AKGÜN
Course Objectives:	Digital Literacy course aims to provide a universal understanding of the critical and practical aspects of digital tools, technologies and resources. This course addresses the issues of acquiring, evaluating, creating and processing information using various digital technologies. Students who take this course start their careers by gaining the qualification of being digitally literate.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Finding information using multiple digital technologies
2. Assessing the validity of information used in various digital technologies
3. Summarizing information using various digital technologies
4. Recreating information using multiple digital technologies
5. Sharing information created using multiple digital technologies
6. Assuming responsibility for digital citizenship
7. Applying digital literacy techniques to real-world situations

Course Content

In the digital era, the ability to access, evaluate, and use information securely has become increasingly crucial. Digital Literacy Training is designed to help individuals use digital technologies consciously, effectively, and ethically. This training covers essential topics such as information access strategies, digital security and privacy, media literacy, cyberbullying, cloud technologies, and digital ethics. Participants will learn how to identify and access reliable information while also enhancing their critical thinking skills. Additionally, the importance of ethical behavior in online environments is emphasized, encouraging individuals to act responsibly as digital citizens. This training serves as a fundamental guide for anyone looking to succeed in today’s digital society. In the course, lecture, individual study, reading, technology-supported learning teaching methods and techniques are used.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Syllabus Review Introduction Introduction to Digital Literacy, Terms and Concepts
2)	Digital Tools
3)	Digital Resources
4)	Digital Literacy Skills
5)	Effective Digital Communication Strategies
6)	Global Digital Citizenship
7)	Search Engines and Strategies Digital Literacy and Learning
8)	Midterm Week
9)	Cyber Bullying
10)	Use of Office Tools
11)	Digital Security and Privacy
12)	Digital Ethics
13)	Cloud Technology
14)	Social Networks

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	• Yüzer, T.V., Kurubacak, G., Okur, M.R. (Ed.) (2018). Dijital Okur Yazarlık, Anadolu Üniversitesi Basımevi • Digital Literacy, Western Sydney University

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	3	39
Quizzes	2	20	40
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			120

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 prepare students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practices, and the innovative use of both traditional and new media	3
2)	To be able to explain and define problems related to the relationship between facts and phenomena in areas such as Advertising, Persuasive Communication, and Brand Management	3
3)	To critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools, and ideas in the field of advertising	3
4)	To be able to follow and interpret innovations in the field of advertising	1
5)	To demonstrate a scientific perspective in line with the topics they are curious about in the field.	5
6)	To address and solve the needs and problems of the field through the developed scientific perspective	3
7)	To recognize and understand all the dynamics within the field of advertising	2
8)	To analyze and develop solutions to problems encountered in the practical field of advertising	2