SOCIAL MEDIA IN COMMUNICATION

Course Description

This course explores the history, rise and growth of computer-mediated communication technologies known as “social media,” – including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube – as a 21st century communication practice. Throughout the course, various social media tools and their application in current media will be addressed and current habits in social media will be discussed. This course also examines relevant social theory, including technology studies, communication theory and cultural studies to critically evaluate the effect of social media on relationships, activism, branding, politics and news media. This course also focuses on content creation and how to build content that performs well in social media.

SOCIAL MEDIA IN COMMUNICATION

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Explain the historical and technological development process of new ICT's and its effects on mass communication.
2. 02 Define the basic concepts of new ICTs and social media and relate them with communication works.
3. 03 Explain the basic characteristics of social media platforms.
4. 04 Evaluate the social, cultural and political functions and effects of social media with a critical perspective.
5. 05 Analyse the effects social media has on traditional media.
6. 06 Explain the process of creating content that will cause the targeted effect in communication activities carried out through social media.
7. 07 Define and follow ethical rules that must be followed in the social media.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 1. Fuchs, C. (2024) Social Media: A Critical Introduction. 4th Edition, SAGE Publications.
2. 02 2. Jeremy H., L. (2020). Social Media Communication: Concepts, Practices, Data, Law and Ethics. 3 Edition, Routledge.
3. 03 3. Trepte, S., Masur, P. (2023). The Routledge Handbook of Privacy and Social Media. 1st Edition, Routledge.
4. 04 4. Castells, M. (2005). The Network Society: from Knowledge to Policy. Castells, M., Cardoso, G. (Ed.), The Network Society: from Knowledge to Policy. Washington, DC: Johns Hopkins Center for Transatlantic Relations

Learning Outcomes

1. L02 Define the basic concepts relating to various social media applications. SOLO 3
2. L03 Explain the basic characteristics of social media platforms. SOLO 4
3. L04 Evaluate the social, cultural and political functions and effects of social media with a critical perspective. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1- To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources including current information in the field of Accounting and Finance.
2. P02 2- To be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of Accounting and Finance.
3. P03 3- To be able to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze and develop solutions based on research and evidence by using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Accounting and Finance.
4. P04 4- To be able to take responsibility as an individual and a team member in order to solve complex and unpredictable problems in accounting and finance applications.
5. P05 5- To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under the responsibility of a project.
6. P06 6- To be able to determine the learning requirements in the field of Accounting and Finance and to direct their learning.
7. P07 7- To be able to inform people and institutions about issues related to the field of accounting and finance, and to be able to transfer their ideas and solution proposals in writing and orally.
8. P08 8- To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the European Computer Driving License Advanced Level required by the field of Accounting and Finance.
9. P09 9- To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to the field of accounting and finance.

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