ECTS - Computer Literacy in Communication

Computer Literacy in Communication (PR224) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Computer Literacy in Communication PR224 0 3 3 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Eda Arısoy
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The course aims to give students an overview and basic understanding of key aspects of computer literacy and digital literacy. This course provides students with practical guidance, techniques, and examples of communicating change. The aim of this course is to provide a general introduction of computers and some basic application software to improve computer literacy and competence and to develop a practical understanding of how they can use this basic application.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Describe the essentials of computer systems
  • Explain how data is being processed, stored, retrieved and displayed
  • Recall knowledge on the Internet, the Web, online services and e-mail
  • Discuss the basics of word processing, gain proficiency in editing and formatting a document
  • Develop effective presentations using a software tool
Course Content Fundamentals of information systems, system and application software. Input, processing, storage, output and communication. Exploring the windows environment. Networking and communication. Internet applications. Use of applications software: word processing, and creating presentations, integrating and sharing information between applications.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Meeting and introducing the course
2 Digital technologies in communication Etike, Ş. “Counter-Publics and Social Media: Different Channels for Self-Organization and Red-Hackers”, The Road to Gezi: Resistance and Counter-Publics in 21st Century Turkey, Ottawa: Red Quill Books.
3 Introduction to the Digital Literacy Journey Bowles, M. Chapter 1
4 The Hardware Revolution Bowles, M. Chapter 2
5 The Software Revolution Bowles, M. Chapter 3
6 The Search is ON Bowles, M. Chapter 6
7 Productivity Applications Bowles, M. Chapter 4
8 Web 2.0 Bowles, M. Chapter 7
9 The Digital Society Bowles, M. Chapter 8
10 Emerging Computer Technologies Bowles, M. Chapter 9
11 Presentations
12 Presentations
13 The future of digital society Critical approaches to communication technologies
14 The future of digital society Critical approaches to communication technologies
15 Evoluation
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Computing Essentials Complete Edition, 16/e 2008, Timothy J. O’Leary, Linda I. O’Leary, McGraw-Hill / Irwin
2. Computer and Information Systems Laboratory Manual, 2004, Atılım University Publication, Department of Computer Engineering, Nevzat Sezer, Gül Tokdemir , Bülent G. Emiroğlu, Meltem G. Eryılmaz
Other Sources 3. . Introduction to Computers & Information Systems, Larry Long, Nancy Long, Prentice Hall.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 2 10
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 6 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Students obtain fundamental knowledge about the theoretical approaches, concepts, research methods and techniques of public relations, advertising, media, marketing and integrated marketing. X
2 Students obtain interdisciplinary knowledge about political, cultural, economic and social process within local, national and international levels. X
3 Students obtain knowledge about the effective use of digital media intended for public relations, advertising, marketing and integrated marketing. X
4 Students obtain knowledge about the use of new media tools both theoretically and practically. X
5 Students obtain knowledge about the design and development of any public relations and advertising campaign based on the target group and strategic objectives. X
6 Students obtain knowledge about the organizational communications structures. X
7 Students obtain knowledge about various strategies of crisis management. X
8 Students obtain knowledge about required research, planning, methods and techniques within public relations and advertising fields. X
9 Students obtain knowledge about ethical principles and values of public relations and advertising X
10 Students obtain knowledge about legal regulations of both communication law and advertising. X
11 Students learn how to communicate with both local and foreign, academic and non-academic stakeholders in order to conduct PR and advertising researches or practices. X
12 Students learn how to work in teamwork for PR and advertising researches and practices. X
13 Students learn how to prepare and conduct various communicational activities of various organizations. X
14 Students learn how to collect information, analyze and present the findings of PR, advertising, marketing and consumer researches. X
15 Students learn how to plan and conduct media and advertising campaigns. X
16 Students learn how to use digital communication tools effectively and design a product. X
17 Students have the capacity of using theoretical background and conducting methodologies in order to gather information, analyze and interpret within PR and advertising fields. X
18 Students have the capacity of understanding the social-cultural context of PR and advertising practices for the related organizations. X
19 Students have the capacity of following the latest developments at national and global levels. X
20 Students have the capacity of taking the responsibilities for the possible problems in any PR program or campaign and develop creative solutions. X
21 Students have the capacity of using various applications and technological tools to conduct PR and advertising programs and advertising campaigns. X
22 Students have the capacity of exercising the ethical codes based on national and international professional standards in PR and advertising activities. X
23 Students have the capacity of forming and practicing brand management strategies. X
24 Students have the capacity of dealing with the possible risks in organizations. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 1 16
Laboratory 16 2 32
Application 1 15 15
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 20 20
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 135