Communication Design
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Communication Design
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Communication Design
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99901042 | Technology addiction | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 2+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Uzaktan |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Assoc. Prof. Demet AKARÇAY ULUTAŞ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assoc. Prof. Demet AKARÇAY ULUTAŞ | - | [email protected] |
Course Content
The content of this course is consisted of basic concepts, positive and negative aspects of technology, addiction; the definitions of internet, game, smartphone and social network addiction, cyberbullying, its types, prevalence, researches, awareness and coping strategies for individuals, children, families and society.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to present information within the framework of examining the basic concepts, symptoms, psychosocial reflections of technology addiction, which has been common in recent years with technological developments, as well as the effects of virtual content elements such as mobile phones, games, social media on individuals and societies, individual coping strategies with technology addiction and social prevention policies.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P11 | To have sufficient interdisciplinary knowledge on social and cultural issues related to communication field and programs and the ability to use this knowledge in the areas covered by the program. | 3 |
| P12 | To have knowledge about scientific, social, economic, legal, political developments etc. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Knowledge: Knows the social and cultural issues involved in the field and its interdisciplinary use. | P.11.1 | 1 |
| O2 | Comprehension: Expresses the interdisciplinary use of social and cultural issues within the field. | P.11.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Knowledge: Knows scientific, social, economic, legal, political developments, etc. | P.12.1 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Addiction Prevention Approach, The Importance of Prevention Studies in Technology Addiction |
| 2 | Childhood Mental Health Disorders as Risk Factors for Addictions, Risk Factors in Young People's Technology Addiction |
| 3 | Addiction Diagnosis and Related Concepts, Behavioral Addictions |
| 4 | Internet Addiction or Technology Addiction? |
| 5 | Technology Usage Types |
| 6 | Physical, Spiritual and Social Effects of Technology |
| 7 | Technology Addiction Subgroups |
| 8 | Digital Game Addiction Definition and Harms |
| 9 | Digital Game Addiction Criteria and Causes |
| 10 | Internet Addiction and Its Treatment |
| 11 | Treatment Approaches and Difficult Factors |
| 12 | Suggestions for Controlling Internet Addiction |
| 13 | Safe Internet Usage |
| 14 | Cyber Bullying |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Gökel, Ö. (2020). Teknoloji Bağımlılığının Çeşitli Yaş Gruplarındaki Çocuklara Etkileri Hakkındaki Ebeveyn Görüşleri. Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry & Psychology, 2(1), 41-47 |
| Kalkınma Bakanlığı (2018). On Birinci Kalkınma Planı (2019-2023), Sağlıklı Yaşam ve Bağımlılıkla Mücadele Çalışma Grubu Raporu, Ankara | |
| Yeşilay Teknoloji Bağımlılığı Ders Notları | |
| Yeşilay Türkiye Bağımlılıkla Mücadele Eğitim Raporları |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 90 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P11 | P12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Knowledge: Knows the social and cultural issues involved in the field and its interdisciplinary use. | 3 | - |
| O2 | Comprehension: Expresses the interdisciplinary use of social and cultural issues within the field. | 3 | - |
| O3 | Knowledge: Knows scientific, social, economic, legal, political developments, etc. | - | 4 |
