Information Package

Program of Preschool Teaching

ECC418

CHILDREN AND MEDIA

Course Code
ECC418
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn about the definition of media and its place in children's lives.
  2. Explain content and form in the media.
  3. Gain knowledge features and comparison of digital and traditional children's games.
  4. Evaluate features expected to be found in children's media, evaluation of media content intended for children.
  5. Evaluate media and violence, media and bullying.
  6. Analyze the influence of the media on the child's development.
  7. Analyze the role of family and school in accessing and using digital media.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe primary goal of this course is to help students understand the relationship between children and media, and grasp the role of media in the development and education of children.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and discussion of course syllabus
2nd Week Definition of media and its place in our lives
3rd Week The place of media tools in children's lives, their purpose of use, and effects
4th Week The place of media tools in children's lives, their purpose of use, and effects
5th Week The effects of media on children
6th Week Structure of media, content, and form in media
7th Week Characteristics required in children's publications
8th Week Characteristics required in children's publications
9th Week Midterm
10th Week Guiding children and families in the use of children's publications
11th Week Watching and discussing cartoons
12th Week Reviewing and discussing children's books
13th Week Watching and discussing animated films
14th Week Reviewing and discussing children's magazines
Recommended or Required ReadingTosun, G. E.(2007). Çocuklar ve Çocuk Haklarının Medyada Temsili (Hazırlayan:Sevda Alankuş, Çocuk Odaklı Habercilik). İstanbul:IPS İletişim Vakfı Yayınları.

TGC ve British Counsil (2008). Medya ve Çeşitlilik Kılavuzu. Erişim:http://www.tgc.org.tr/COCUK-TR-ENG.pdf

RTÜK (2013). Türkiye?de Çocukların Medya Kullanma Alışkanlıklarının Araştırması
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 4 20
Presentation of Article 1 10
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 4 15 60
Total Work Load136
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.53
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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