EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
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
GEP1322 Digital Literacy Fall
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: Turkish
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. ERGÜN AKGÜN
Course Objectives: The 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 begin 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. Find information using multiple digital technologies
2. Assess the validity of information used in various digital technologies
3. Summarize information using various digital technologies
4. Recreate information using multiple digital technologies
5. Share information created using multiple digital technologies
6. Assume responsibility for digital citizenship
7. Apply 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 be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 1
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 2
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 1
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 1
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 1
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 1
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 1