| 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. |
| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction to the course |
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| 2) |
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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| 4) |
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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| 7) |
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 |
| 1) |
To gain both theoretical and practical knowledge about physical, cognitive, social-emotional aspects of child development. |
4 |
| 2) |
To display actions in professional practice based on ethical principles and values. |
5 |
| 3) |
To adopt the principle of lifelong learning, using efficient ways for accessing information. |
5 |
| 4) |
To know the stages of child development and to be able to use models / theories efficiently for supporting children's cognitive, affective and psycho-motor development. |
5 |
| 5) |
To plan, implement and evaluate professional projects, research and events with a sense of social responsibility, |
5 |
| 6) |
To be able to use effective communication methods in counseling and child and family-based guidance. |
3 |
| 7) |
To be sensitive to the child and family-related issues taking into account the child's stages of development, and to implement strategies for personal development of child and education methods which are vital for leading effective and productive life. |
5 |
| 8) |
To use the education and communication materials according to the child development stage, and to create proper educational environment. |
5 |
| 9) |
To take responsibilities in the field of child development and education using interdisciplinary approach, and to use information technologies, and to engage in projects and activities. |
5 |
| 10) |
To use health information technologies for research in the field of child development. |
5 |
| 11) |
To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. |
5 |
| 12) |
To become a good example for colleagues and society, and represent efficiently the professional identity using advanced knowledge about child development. |
5 |