This course addresses online safety threats and the phenomenon of cyberbullying from an interdisciplinary perspective, focusing on the challenges individuals face in the digital age. It explores key concepts of digital safety, the definition and types of cyberbullying, and relevant case studies. Students will develop awareness of digital rights and responsibilities, online privacy, security, and the implications of their digital footprint. The course also examines the ethical dimensions of social media use, platform policies, and user behavior, while analyzing the psychological and societal impacts of cyberbullying. The dynamics of online aggression are discussed in the context of perpetrators, victims, and bystanders. In later weeks, legal regulations and institutional responsibilities are explored, along with practical strategies for prevention, intervention, and recovery. By the end of the course, students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge by designing educational materials or awareness campaigns aimed at promoting digital safety.
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction to Digital Safety and Ethics
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Literature review |
| 2) |
Key Concepts in Online Safety
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Literature review
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| 3) |
Cyberbullying: Definition, Types, and Actors
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Literature review |
| 4) |
Digital Rights and Responsibilities
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Literature review |
| 5) |
Privacy, Security, and Digital Footprint
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Literature review |
| 6) |
Social Media Ethics and Platform Policies
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Literature review
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| 7) |
Psychological and Social Impacts of Cyberbullying
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Literature review |
| 8) |
Mid Term exam |
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| 9) |
Roles of Perpetrators, Victims, and Bystanders
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Literature review |
| 10) |
Gender, Identity, and Power in Online Bullying
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Literature review |
| 11) |
National and International Legal Frameworks
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Lecture |
| 12) |
Prevention and Intervention Strategies
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Lecture |
| 13) |
Designing Awareness Campaigns or Educational Materials
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Lecture |
| 14) |
General overview
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Lecture |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Baştürk, E. (2020). Çevrimiçi Riskler ve Siber Zorbalık, Elma Yayınevi ;
Turan, S.G. (2021). Digital Citizenship For Children and Youths, Peter Lang Publication;
Turan, S.G. (2023). Justification of Cyber-Bullying Among Turkish Youths, Peter Lang Publication.
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| References: |
Baştürk, E. (2020). Çevrimiçi Riskler ve Siber Zorbalık, Elma Yayınevi ;
Turan, S.G. (2021). Digital Citizenship For Children and Youths, Peter Lang Publication;
Turan, S.G. (2023). Justification of Cyber-Bullying Among Turkish Youths, Peter Lang Publication.
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. |
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| 2) |
Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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| 3) |
Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective. |
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| 4) |
Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. |
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| 5) |
Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering. |
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| 6) |
Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently. |
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| 7) |
Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions. |
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| 8) |
Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. |
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Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications. |
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| 10) |
Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. |
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Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
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| 12) |
Develop effective and efficient managerial skills. |
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