About Youth - 10 (Book)

On Us Youth – 10 is the tenth publication in Directorate of Religious Affairs’s series of educational books for young people. The book examines, through the analysis of an academic committee, young people’s communication styles in daily life, their use of social media, appropriate language/style selection, and critical approaches.

The book focuses on communication challenges individuals may encounter in various aspects of social life. It presents examples of appropriate approaches to social media platforms in the digital age, language and style preferences, and methods of critique. It also addresses the balance between Critical thinking and freedom of expression.

• Effective Communication: Emphasis is placed on language and style choices that enable young people to express themselves accurately.
• Social Media Use: Opportunities and risks encountered in the digital world are explained, along with the societal impacts of virtual communication.
• Critique Method: The importance of constructive and ethically grounded critique is clarified through the triangle of knowledge, intention, and ethics.

• Question-and-Answer Format: Academic responses are provided to questions that young people are likely to find interesting.
• Academic Preparation: The book has been prepared by expert authors including Ömer Demir, Mehmet Çetin, Ayşe Sarıtaş, and Kamil Sarıtaş.
• Organization: Content is structured under the headings “Communication,” “Social Media,” “Language/Style,” and “Critique.”
• Language Use: Academic-level yet comprehensible Turkish is preferred. The content is enriched with current digital examples.

• Preparers: The book has been developed with contributions from academic and guidance experts such as Ömer Demir, Mehmet Çetin, Ayşe Sarıtaş, and Kamil Sarıtaş.
• Target Readers: Young people aged 12 and above; it serves as a guide aimed at developing communication skills, social media literacy, and critical thinking.