Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOBILE NEWS and CITIZEN JOURNALISM | - | Spring Semester | 0+3 | 1,5 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | In the course; citizen journalism, which emerged to be an alternative to the mainstream media with the development of digital technologies and developed with the opportunities offered by new communication technologies and platforms, and the new journalism practice in which news consumers participate in the news production process. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Citizen journalism ,Differences between mainstream and alternative media,Legal and ethical aspects of citizen journalism,Interactive and participatory journalism,The future of citizen journalism,Analysis of news in alternative media,Midterm exam,Blogs and blog journalism,Social media and its effects on journalism,Different methods and techniques used in citizen journalism I,Different methods and techniques used in citizen journalism II, Different methods and techniques used in citizen journalism III,Practice exercises,Final exam. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Define the concept of citizen journalism. | 16, 5, 6, 9 | A, F, H |
| Express the place and importance of citizen journalism in press activities. | 16, 5, 6, 9 | A, F, H |
| Explain the field of application and basic principles of the concept of citizen journalism. | 10, 16, 5, 9 | A, F, H |
| Interprets new effects on citizen journalism and news formation. | 10, 16, 5, 9 | A, F, H |
| Define citizen journalism and social media journalism. | 10, 16, 5, 6, 9 | A, F, H |
| Define alternative media and establish relations with democracy | 10, 16, 5, 6, 9 | A, F, H |
| Expresses the development process of citizen journalism with the digital age | 10, 16, 5, 6, 9 | A, F, H |
| Expresses how citizen journalism as an alternative changes mainstream media | 10, 16, 5, 6, 9 | A, F, H |
| Underlines new concepts in journalism | 10, 16, 5, 6, 9 | A, F, H |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, F: Project Task, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citizen journalism | |
| 2 | Differences between mainstream and alternative media | |
| 3 | Legal and ethical aspects of citizen journalism | |
| 4 | Interactive and participatory journalism | |
| 5 | The future of citizen journalism | |
| 6 | Analysis of news in alternative media | |
| 7 | Midterm exam | |
| 8 | Blogs and blog journalism | |
| 9 | Social media and its effects on journalism | |
| 10 | Different methods and techniques used in citizen journalism I | |
| 11 | Different methods and techniques used in citizen journalism II | |
| 12 | Different methods and techniques used in citizen journalism III | |
| 13 | Practice exercises | |
| 14 | Final exam |
| Resources |
| -Alankuş, Sevda (derleyen), Gazetecilik ve Habercilik : Habercinin El Kitabı 4, BİA Yayınları, 2008 -Gıllmor, Dan, We The Media, O’Reilly Media, USA, 2004 -Citizen Journalism : Global Perspectives (Global Crises and the Media), edited by Stuart Allan, Einar Thorsen, Peter Lang Publishing, 2009 |
| Mebis lecture notes |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Know the basic concepts of journalism and the basic theories of these disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Determine facts related to journalism and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | ||||||
| 3 | Use her/his expert knowledge, she takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | ||||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | ||||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to her field by taking responsibility when necessary. | ||||||
| 6 | Take part in a team established for projects related to his/her field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | ||||||
| 7 | Investigate theoretical and factual problems related to the discipline of journalism and sub-disciplines with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | ||||||
| 8 | Adopt the principle of lifelong learning as its principle. He regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in his field and uses them effectively in his own work. | ||||||
| 9 | Use Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
| 10 | Use new communication technologies effectively in her professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.(dişil) | ||||||
| 11 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | ||||||
| 12 | Act in a way that adheres to ethical codes in her professional and scientific work.(dişil) | ||||||
| 13 | Plan social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | ||||||
| 14 | Carry out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities it carries out. | ||||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 16 | It is sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
| 17 | Use methods and techniques of the discipline of journalism, it carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 5 | 5 | 25 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 5 | 5 | 25 | |||
| Term Project | 5 | 5 | 25 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 155 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(155/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOBILE NEWS and CITIZEN JOURNALISM | - | Spring Semester | 0+3 | 1,5 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | In the course; citizen journalism, which emerged to be an alternative to the mainstream media with the development of digital technologies and developed with the opportunities offered by new communication technologies and platforms, and the new journalism practice in which news consumers participate in the news production process. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Citizen journalism ,Differences between mainstream and alternative media,Legal and ethical aspects of citizen journalism,Interactive and participatory journalism,The future of citizen journalism,Analysis of news in alternative media,Midterm exam,Blogs and blog journalism,Social media and its effects on journalism,Different methods and techniques used in citizen journalism I,Different methods and techniques used in citizen journalism II, Different methods and techniques used in citizen journalism III,Practice exercises,Final exam. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Define the concept of citizen journalism. | 16, 5, 6, 9 | A, F, H |
| Express the place and importance of citizen journalism in press activities. | 16, 5, 6, 9 | A, F, H |
| Explain the field of application and basic principles of the concept of citizen journalism. | 10, 16, 5, 9 | A, F, H |
| Interprets new effects on citizen journalism and news formation. | 10, 16, 5, 9 | A, F, H |
| Define citizen journalism and social media journalism. | 10, 16, 5, 6, 9 | A, F, H |
| Define alternative media and establish relations with democracy | 10, 16, 5, 6, 9 | A, F, H |
| Expresses the development process of citizen journalism with the digital age | 10, 16, 5, 6, 9 | A, F, H |
| Expresses how citizen journalism as an alternative changes mainstream media | 10, 16, 5, 6, 9 | A, F, H |
| Underlines new concepts in journalism | 10, 16, 5, 6, 9 | A, F, H |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, F: Project Task, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citizen journalism | |
| 2 | Differences between mainstream and alternative media | |
| 3 | Legal and ethical aspects of citizen journalism | |
| 4 | Interactive and participatory journalism | |
| 5 | The future of citizen journalism | |
| 6 | Analysis of news in alternative media | |
| 7 | Midterm exam | |
| 8 | Blogs and blog journalism | |
| 9 | Social media and its effects on journalism | |
| 10 | Different methods and techniques used in citizen journalism I | |
| 11 | Different methods and techniques used in citizen journalism II | |
| 12 | Different methods and techniques used in citizen journalism III | |
| 13 | Practice exercises | |
| 14 | Final exam |
| Resources |
| -Alankuş, Sevda (derleyen), Gazetecilik ve Habercilik : Habercinin El Kitabı 4, BİA Yayınları, 2008 -Gıllmor, Dan, We The Media, O’Reilly Media, USA, 2004 -Citizen Journalism : Global Perspectives (Global Crises and the Media), edited by Stuart Allan, Einar Thorsen, Peter Lang Publishing, 2009 |
| Mebis lecture notes |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Know the basic concepts of journalism and the basic theories of these disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Determine facts related to journalism and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | ||||||
| 3 | Use her/his expert knowledge, she takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | ||||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | ||||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to her field by taking responsibility when necessary. | ||||||
| 6 | Take part in a team established for projects related to his/her field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | ||||||
| 7 | Investigate theoretical and factual problems related to the discipline of journalism and sub-disciplines with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | ||||||
| 8 | Adopt the principle of lifelong learning as its principle. He regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in his field and uses them effectively in his own work. | ||||||
| 9 | Use Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
| 10 | Use new communication technologies effectively in her professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.(dişil) | ||||||
| 11 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | ||||||
| 12 | Act in a way that adheres to ethical codes in her professional and scientific work.(dişil) | ||||||
| 13 | Plan social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | ||||||
| 14 | Carry out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities it carries out. | ||||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 16 | It is sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
| 17 | Use methods and techniques of the discipline of journalism, it carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |