Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE and JOURNALISM | MİSY1116374 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program | Cuma 17:30-18:15 Cuma 18:30-19:15 Cuma 19:30-20:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Ahmet Serkan OKAY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Ahmet Serkan OKAY |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course aims to examine the transformative impacts of artificial intelligence technologies on journalism practices through both theoretical and practical dimensions. Specifically, topics such as SEO journalism, automated content generation, news verification processes, ethical issues, and human–machine collaboration in journalism will be addressed within the context of news production processes. Additionally, the course will discuss the effects of artificial intelligence on journalism in terms of democratic public spheres, news credibility, and professional identity. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The concept of artificial intelligence and its historical development,The development process of new media and the positioning of artificial intelligence within the framework of digital transformation,Journalism and the news production process,Algorithmic journalism and automated news content production,Natural language processing (NLP) and artificial intelligence applications in news writing,Artificial intelligence applications in visual and video production,The relationship between artificial intelligence and visual and video production in journalism,Artificial intelligence and ethics,AI-powered news verification and fact-checking journalism,Case studies on artificial intelligence and journalism practices,Global examples: The Washington Post, Associated Press, Anadolu Agency, and BBC implementations,Project presentations,Project presentations,Project presentations. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Can recognize the basic records of artificial intelligence in the field of media and journalism. | 9 | A |
| It can analyze artificial intelligence-supported news production processes through case studies. | 13 | F |
| Evaluate the ethical, professional and societal impacts of artificial intelligence and algorithms. | 9 | A |
| It can relate the transformations created by artificial intelligence in journalism to digital transformation and new media theories. | 1 | E |
| Teaching Methods: | 1: Mastery Learning, 13: Case Study Method, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The concept of artificial intelligence and its historical development | Related article reading |
| 2 | The development process of new media and the positioning of artificial intelligence within the framework of digital transformation | Related article reading |
| 3 | Journalism and the news production process | Related book reading |
| 4 | Algorithmic journalism and automated news content production | Related article reading |
| 5 | Natural language processing (NLP) and artificial intelligence applications in news writing | Related article reading |
| 6 | Artificial intelligence applications in visual and video production | Related video views |
| 7 | The relationship between artificial intelligence and visual and video production in journalism | Related article reading |
| 8 | Artificial intelligence and ethics | Related article reading |
| 9 | AI-powered news verification and fact-checking journalism | Related article reading |
| 10 | Case studies on artificial intelligence and journalism practices | Related article reading |
| 11 | Global examples: The Washington Post, Associated Press, Anadolu Agency, and BBC implementations | Related website review |
| 12 | Project presentations | |
| 13 | Project presentations | |
| 14 | Project presentations |
| Resources |
| Diakopoulos, N. (2019). Automating the News: How Algorithms Are Rewriting the Media. Harvard University Press. YAPAY ZEKÂ VE İLETİŞİM: YENİ YAKLAŞIMLAR, OLARU GABRİELA OANA, Editör, AI.Labs Publishing, İstanbul, ss.235-254, 2025 Pavlik, J. V. (2020). Collaborative Human–AI Journalism. Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly Marconi, F. (2024). Yapay Zekâ ve Gazeteciliği Geleceği. (A. Açıkgöz, Çev.) Ankara: AA Kitap. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of media history, news writing techniques, news types, applied journalism. | X | |||||
| 2 | Knows the process of content production according to the characteristics of different communication environments. | X | |||||
| 3 | To have knowledge about theories, methods, strategies and techniques related to the field. | ||||||
| 4 | Aware of the impact of media on people and society's thoughts, behaviors and values. | ||||||
| 5 | Use theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the field. | X | |||||
| 6 | Develop critical thinking, analysis and synthesis skills. | ||||||
| 7 | Follows and uses new methods and technologies in the field. | ||||||
| 8 | Develops the ability to produce an original media content with the knowledge acquired. | X | |||||
| 9 | Evaluates the visual and audio data and literary texts critically. | ||||||
| 10 | Identifies problems in the field, collects and analyzes data to solve these problems; comments and suggestions for solutions. | ||||||
| 11 | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values in the content production process. | X | |||||
| 12 | Takes responsibility in individual or group works related to the field and fulfills the task taken or executes independently. | ||||||
| 13 | Plans and manages activities for professional development as an individual and a team member. | ||||||
| 14 | Monitors at least one foreign language at the level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | ||||||
| 15 | Transfers written solutions orally and verbally. | ||||||
| 16 | Evaluates his / her ideas and solutions for problems related to his / her field with his / her stakeholders by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | ||||||
| 17 | Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
| 18 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 19 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 2 | 20 | 40 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 4 | 10 | 40 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 4 | 20 | 80 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 238 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(238/30) | 8 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE and JOURNALISM | MİSY1116374 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program | Cuma 17:30-18:15 Cuma 18:30-19:15 Cuma 19:30-20:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Ahmet Serkan OKAY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Ahmet Serkan OKAY |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course aims to examine the transformative impacts of artificial intelligence technologies on journalism practices through both theoretical and practical dimensions. Specifically, topics such as SEO journalism, automated content generation, news verification processes, ethical issues, and human–machine collaboration in journalism will be addressed within the context of news production processes. Additionally, the course will discuss the effects of artificial intelligence on journalism in terms of democratic public spheres, news credibility, and professional identity. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The concept of artificial intelligence and its historical development,The development process of new media and the positioning of artificial intelligence within the framework of digital transformation,Journalism and the news production process,Algorithmic journalism and automated news content production,Natural language processing (NLP) and artificial intelligence applications in news writing,Artificial intelligence applications in visual and video production,The relationship between artificial intelligence and visual and video production in journalism,Artificial intelligence and ethics,AI-powered news verification and fact-checking journalism,Case studies on artificial intelligence and journalism practices,Global examples: The Washington Post, Associated Press, Anadolu Agency, and BBC implementations,Project presentations,Project presentations,Project presentations. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Can recognize the basic records of artificial intelligence in the field of media and journalism. | 9 | A |
| It can analyze artificial intelligence-supported news production processes through case studies. | 13 | F |
| Evaluate the ethical, professional and societal impacts of artificial intelligence and algorithms. | 9 | A |
| It can relate the transformations created by artificial intelligence in journalism to digital transformation and new media theories. | 1 | E |
| Teaching Methods: | 1: Mastery Learning, 13: Case Study Method, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The concept of artificial intelligence and its historical development | Related article reading |
| 2 | The development process of new media and the positioning of artificial intelligence within the framework of digital transformation | Related article reading |
| 3 | Journalism and the news production process | Related book reading |
| 4 | Algorithmic journalism and automated news content production | Related article reading |
| 5 | Natural language processing (NLP) and artificial intelligence applications in news writing | Related article reading |
| 6 | Artificial intelligence applications in visual and video production | Related video views |
| 7 | The relationship between artificial intelligence and visual and video production in journalism | Related article reading |
| 8 | Artificial intelligence and ethics | Related article reading |
| 9 | AI-powered news verification and fact-checking journalism | Related article reading |
| 10 | Case studies on artificial intelligence and journalism practices | Related article reading |
| 11 | Global examples: The Washington Post, Associated Press, Anadolu Agency, and BBC implementations | Related website review |
| 12 | Project presentations | |
| 13 | Project presentations | |
| 14 | Project presentations |
| Resources |
| Diakopoulos, N. (2019). Automating the News: How Algorithms Are Rewriting the Media. Harvard University Press. YAPAY ZEKÂ VE İLETİŞİM: YENİ YAKLAŞIMLAR, OLARU GABRİELA OANA, Editör, AI.Labs Publishing, İstanbul, ss.235-254, 2025 Pavlik, J. V. (2020). Collaborative Human–AI Journalism. Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly Marconi, F. (2024). Yapay Zekâ ve Gazeteciliği Geleceği. (A. Açıkgöz, Çev.) Ankara: AA Kitap. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of media history, news writing techniques, news types, applied journalism. | X | |||||
| 2 | Knows the process of content production according to the characteristics of different communication environments. | X | |||||
| 3 | To have knowledge about theories, methods, strategies and techniques related to the field. | ||||||
| 4 | Aware of the impact of media on people and society's thoughts, behaviors and values. | ||||||
| 5 | Use theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the field. | X | |||||
| 6 | Develop critical thinking, analysis and synthesis skills. | ||||||
| 7 | Follows and uses new methods and technologies in the field. | ||||||
| 8 | Develops the ability to produce an original media content with the knowledge acquired. | X | |||||
| 9 | Evaluates the visual and audio data and literary texts critically. | ||||||
| 10 | Identifies problems in the field, collects and analyzes data to solve these problems; comments and suggestions for solutions. | ||||||
| 11 | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values in the content production process. | X | |||||
| 12 | Takes responsibility in individual or group works related to the field and fulfills the task taken or executes independently. | ||||||
| 13 | Plans and manages activities for professional development as an individual and a team member. | ||||||
| 14 | Monitors at least one foreign language at the level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | ||||||
| 15 | Transfers written solutions orally and verbally. | ||||||
| 16 | Evaluates his / her ideas and solutions for problems related to his / her field with his / her stakeholders by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | ||||||
| 17 | Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
| 18 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 19 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |