Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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Course Coordinator : |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TİRŞE ERBAYSAL FİLİBELİ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TİRŞE ERBAYSAL FİLİBELİ
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Recommended Optional Program Components: |
Lind, R. An (2009). Race/Gender/Media: Considering Diversity Across Audiences, Content, and Producers
ISBN-10: 0205537359 |
Course Objectives: |
Discrimination is one of the main and deepest problems of today’s media as it is also a main problem for all societies. On the other hand, diversity is one of the most popular concepts in media. Focusing on media’s role on creating and distributing stereotypes and cultural images, this course aims to inform students about major theories on media, diversity and discrimination issues, to develop a critical perspective on media coverage and to be an occasion for students to deeply discuss about current media content. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
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Introduction to the course |
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Key concepts: stereotypes, discrimination, media pluralism and diversity |
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3) |
Cultural diversity and minority groups 1: race and ethnicity |
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Cultural diversity and minority groups 2: religion and ethnicity |
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5) |
Discussion: Fact-Checking 101 |
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6) |
Peace studies: Structural and cultural violence |
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Gender studies part 1: image, role and social conditions of women
Gender studies part 2: representation of LGBTQI+ and sexual orientation |
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8) |
People with disabilities and age discrimination
Media representation of children and young people |
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9) |
Media pluralism and diversity |
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10) |
Media pluralism 2.0: Digital threats and democracy
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11) |
Discussion: Can an algorithm be racist? |
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12) |
Presentations |
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13) |
Presentations |
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14) |
Review of the term |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills. |
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To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior. |
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3) |
To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques). |
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To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies). |
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To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas. |
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To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization. |
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To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies. |
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To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation. |
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To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes. |
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To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society. |
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To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. |
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12) |
To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. |
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