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Subject |
Related Preparation |
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An overview of the course’s content, objectives, learning methods, and tips for academic reading |
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Basic Concepts: Youth, Culture, Youth Media Studies |
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3) |
Sociological Understanding of Youth Style, Subcultures and Youth |
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4) |
Questioning Youth Culture - Generations & Transitions? |
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5) |
Transnational Youth Cultures |
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6) |
Mediatization of Culture |
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7) |
Midterm |
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8) |
Youth Culture and the Mass Media |
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9) |
Subcultures in Detail: Gendered Subcultures, Criminalized Subcultures |
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11) |
Subcultures in Detail: Virtual & Global Subcultures, Subculture as Performance & Style |
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12) |
Youth and Violence |
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13) |
Youth and Difference |
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14) |
Youth and Media (in General) |
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
1) Williams, Patrick J. (2007) ‘Youth Subcultural Studies: Sociological Traditions and Core Concepts’, Sociology Compass, 1/2: 572-593.
2) Nazan Maksudyan. 2011. “Orphans, Cities, and the State: Vocational Orphanages (Islahhanes) and Reform in the Late Ottoman Urban Space.” International Journal of Middle East Studies 43: 493-511.
3) Christine Elizabeth Griffin. 2010. “The trouble with class: Researching youth, class and culture beyond the ‘Birmingham School’.” Journal of Youth Studies 14 (3): 245-259.
4) Erll, A. (2014). Generation in literary history: Three constellations of generationality, genealogy, and memory. New Literary History, 45(3), 385-409.
5) Siibak, A., Vittadini, N., & Nimrod, G. (2014). Generations as media audiences: An introduction. Participations: Journal of Audience & Reception Studies, 11(2), 100-107. |
References: |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. |
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2) |
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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3) |
Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. |
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4) |
Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively. |
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Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics. |
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6) |
Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. |
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Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. |
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Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology. |
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To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety. |
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10) |
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. |
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11) |
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions. |
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