General Information about the Course

Course Code:	IKU 827
Course Title:	Communication Technologies and Society
Course Semester:	4. Semester / Spring
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 1 0 1 1
Language of instruction:	TR
Prerequisite of the course:	No
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:	No
Type of course:	Üniversite Seçmeli
Level of course:	Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s):	Asst. Prof. Figen Sabırcan
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	To comprehend the techniques of informing, influencing and motivating institutional, individual and social masses about technological developments by giving basic information about technology.
Course Objective:	To be able to interpret the changing relations between people, technology and society and to use the opportunities brought by technology in different fields.
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) To have knowledge about the concepts of communication, technology and society

2) Learning the effects of new information technologies on daily life

3) To be able to comprehend the relationship between communication, technology and society and to explain their relations with each other.

4) To be able to explain the operation of communication technologies in historical context.

5) Ability to explain the connection of the change experienced with the new communication technologies and the society and to establish a connection between these concepts.

6) Ability to compare traditional communication technologies with new information technologies

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

Course Topics

Week	Subject
Related Preparation	Pekiştirme
1)	Basic Approaches to the Relationship between Communication, Technology and Society
2)	Development of Communication Technologies I
3)	Development of Communication Technologies II
4)	Change of Traditional Communication Infrastructure
5)	Communication Technologies and Development
6)	Theories of the Information Society
7)	Critique of Information Society Theories
8)	Globalization, Network Society and New Economy
9)	Information Society Policies
10)	Intellectual Property Rights
11)	E-government, E-democracy and Governance Approach
12)	New Communication Technologies, The Problem of Equality in Today's Society
13)	Future, Utopias and Counter-Utopias
14)	Comprehensive Evaluation of the Course
References: Başaran, F. (2010). İletişim Teknolojileri ve Toplumsal Gelişme: Yayılmanın Ekonomi Politiği. Ankara: Ütopya Yayınevi Geray, H. (2003). İletişim ve Teknoloji: Uluslararası Birikim Düzeninde Yeni Medya Politikaları. Ankara: Ütopya Yayınevi Rogers, M.E. (1986). Communication Technology: The New Media in Society. Free Press Crowley, D., Heyer, P. (2010). İletişim Tarihi: Teknoloji - Kültür – Toplum. Ersöz, B. (Çev.), Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi Rogers, M.E. (1986). Communication Technology The New Media in Society

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Understand the basic concepts and terminology of computer science.
2) Ability to write code in widely used programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python.
3) In-depth knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
4) To have knowledge about planning, execution and management of software projects.
5) To have knowledge about database design, management and SQL querying.
6) To have knowledge about computer networks, internet technologies and communication protocols.
7) Ability to write effective code in various programming languages and platforms.
8) Ability to solve complex problems with algorithmic thinking.
9) Ability to develop software solutions using mathematical and logical thinking skills.
10) Database creation, management and querying skills.
11) Ability to develop web applications with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and related frameworks.
12) Mobile application development skills for Android and iOS platforms.
13) To be able to work effectively in a team in software development processes.
14) Skills to plan, execute and manage software projects.
15) Continuous learning competence by following the innovations and current developments in technology.
16) Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
17) Adopting innovative approaches in software projects with creative thinking.
18) Having the necessary motivation for self-learning and professional development.
19) To bring the ideas and designs produced in the field of graphic design to the level of being able to apply them correctly within team work, to have the knowledge and to work harmoniously with the team in the field of design and production.
20) Plans the creation, application and production stages of graphic design. Visualizes designs using graphic programs on the computer.

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance		% 0
Laboratory		% 0
Application		% 0
Practice Exam		% 0
Quizzes		% 0
Homework Assignments		% 0
Presentation		% 0
Project		% 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)		% 0
Field Study		% 0
Article Critical		% 0
Article Writing		% 0
Module Group Study		% 0
Brainstorming		% 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing		% 0
Out of Class Study		% 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement		% 0
Application Repetition etc.		% 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)		% 0
Project Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Report Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting		% 0
Oral examination		% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Practical Final		% 0
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Bütünleme Pratik		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Participation		% 0
Discussion		% 0
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	1	14
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)	1	28
Project Preparation + Presentation	1	6
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	1
Preparing for the General Exam	1	8
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	1
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		58
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		1