New Media, Communication and Society(COM 721)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM 721 | New Media, Communication and Society | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Level | Doctoral Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Dilruba ÇATALBAŞ dcatalbas@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | In parallel to technological developments the media, the ways in which we use them and public communication order are changing. The aim of this course is to analyze, in a critical and comparative manner, the effects of new media and communication technologies on the institutions and processes of public communication and on the society. |
| Content | See Topics |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course students are expected to 1. Obtain in depth knowledge on the theoretical and conceptual frameworks on which the idea of information or network society is based. 2. Define concepts, theories and terminology used by different scholars in describing the structural features of contemporary societies 3. Explain the differences between new and traditional media paradigms 4. Assess theoretical debates on the social, economic and cultural outcomes of the Internet, new media, social media and mobile communication for individuals and societies 5. Interpret current developments and regulations in relation to the Internet, new media, social media and mobile communication 6. Gain familiarity with the new research methods concerning digital, interactive and online media |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Conference, group discussion, written expression |
| References |
Ralph Schroeder (2018) Social Theory after the Internet, UCL Press Frank Webster (2002) Theories of the Information Society, 2nd ed., Routledge. Manuel Castells (1996) The Rise of the Network Society, Cambridge, MA; Oxford, UK: Blackwell Manuel Castells (1997) The Power of Identity, The Information Age, Cambridge, MA; Oxford, UK: Blackwell Manuel Castells (2000) End of Millennium, The Information Age, Cambridge, MA; Oxford, UK: Blackwell. Manuel Castells (2001) The Internet Galaxy, Reflections on the Internet, Business and Society. Oxford, Oxford University Press and other Selected papers |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction |
| 2 | Utopia, Futurism and the Media: Yoneji Masuda and Alvin Toffler |
| 3 | Technological and Anthropological Approaches to Media: Herbert Marshall McLuhan and Neil Postman |
| 4 | Sociological Approaches to Media: Daniel Bell and Ulrich Beck |
| 5 | Critical Political Economy Approaches to Media: Herbert Schiller and Christian Fuchs |
| 6 | Informational Approaches to Media: Manuel Castells Oliván |
| 7 | Current Themes in Media Studies: Surveillance and Power: Paul-Michel Foucault |
| 8 | Current Themes in Media Studies: Datafication and platformization: Mayer-Schönberger and Cukier (2013) |
| 9 | Current Themes in Media Studies: Transmedia and Fandom Studies: Henry Jenkins |
| 10 | Current Themes in Media Studies: Digital Labor and Precariat: Christian Fuchs and Guy Standing |
| 11 | Current Themes in Media Studies: Transhumanism and posthumanism: Francesca Ferrando and Nick Bostrom |
| 12 | Digital Media Research Methods |
| 13 | Digital Media Research Methods |
| 14 | Digital Media Research Methods |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 2 | 40 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 60 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 2 | 40 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Make-up | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 2 | 40 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | After successfully completing the program, the student can understand the principles and development of scientific thought. | X | ||||
| 2 | After successfully completing the program, the student can examine and interpret existing theoretical approaches using correct references to produce new syntheses. | X | ||||
| 3 | After successfully completing the program, the student can consolidate his/her skills in his/her field of specialization with knowledge and skills related to the different functions (journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, radio, television, cinema, new media). | X | ||||
| 4 | After successfully completing the program, the student adheres to critical thinking, ethical values in the media and communication field, and to the principles of respect for all individuals and communities for the public good. | X | ||||
| 5 | After successfully completing the program, the student may integrate advanced and current theoretical and practical knowledge into his/her work related to his/her area of specialization. | X | ||||
| 6 | After successfully completing the program, the student can carry out original scientific research using different methodological approaches. | X | ||||
| 7 | After successfully completing the program, the student can employ advanced qualitative and quantitative methods of research. | |||||
| 8 | After successfully completing the program, the student can bring innovation to the scientific methods by developing new methods or applying known methods to new areas. | X | ||||
| 9 | After successfully completing the program, the student can present and publish his/her work on prestigious international platforms. | X | ||||
| 10 | After successfully completing the program, the student can collaborate on research and education with experts from different nationalities and scientific disciplines. | X | ||||
| 11 | After successfully completing the program, the student prioritizes scientific ethics in his/her work. | X | ||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assignments | 1 | 72 | 72 |
| Presentation | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Make-up | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload | 180 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 7.20 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 7 | ||