Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWS and REPORTING | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Yusuf ÖZKIR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Müge DEMİR AYRAL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The "News and Journalism" course aims to provide students with knowledge and skills in news writing, gathering, and publishing processes. This course covers topics such as journalism ethics, assessment of news sources, news writing techniques, and media law. It also aims to develop students' abilities to handle practical situations they might encounter in the media industry. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Purpose and content of the course,Fundamental concepts of journalism and news writing ,Basic elements and structures of news writing,Identifying reliable sources ,Characteristics of journalistic language ,Ethics and responsibilities in journalism ,Editing news and pre-broadcast preparations ,Principles of visual design ,The role of digital media in journalism ,In-depth news research ,Analysing current news,Media trends and impacts ,Students' news writing or investigative projects ,Classroom presentations and evaluations . |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students develop skills in in-depth news research, sourcing and evaluating information, data analysis, and writing investigative reports. | A, E | |
| Students learn about the role of digital media in journalism and how to use social media platforms as tools for disseminating news. | A, E | |
| They gain knowledge about journalistic ethics, impartiality, accuracy, and reliability. They identify ethical issues in the media sector and learn how to address them. | A, E | |
| Can create multimedia news content by learning how to use audio and visual materials in news. | 10 | A, E |
| Can make news from a global perspective by evaluating international news sources. | 10 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purpose and content of the course | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 2 | Fundamental concepts of journalism and news writing | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 3 | Basic elements and structures of news writing | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 4 | Identifying reliable sources | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 5 | Characteristics of journalistic language | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 6 | Ethics and responsibilities in journalism | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 7 | Editing news and pre-broadcast preparations | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 8 | Principles of visual design | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 9 | The role of digital media in journalism | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 10 | In-depth news research | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 11 | Analysing current news | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 12 | Media trends and impacts | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 13 | Students' news writing or investigative projects | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 14 | Classroom presentations and evaluations | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| Resources |
| "Modern Digital and Analog Communication Systems" Authors: B.P. Lathi and Z. Ding Publisher: Oxford University Press Edition: 4th |
| Digital Communications: Fundamentals and Applications |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in areas such as media history, news writing techniques, news types, applied journalism. | X | |||||
| 2 | Knows the process of content production appropriate to the characteristics of different communication environments. | X | |||||
| 3 | Has knowledge about the theories, methods, strategies and techniques related to the field. | X | |||||
| 4 | To be aware of the impact of media on the thoughts, behaviors and values of individuals and society. | X | |||||
| 5 | Uses theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the field. | ||||||
| 6 | Develops critical thinking, analysis and synthesis skills. | X | |||||
| 7 | Follows and uses new methods and technologies related to the field. | X | |||||
| 8 | Develops the ability to realize an original media content production with the knowledge acquired. | X | |||||
| 9 | Evaluates visual and audio data and literary texts related to the field with a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 10 | Identifies problems in the field, collects and analyzes data to solve these problems; interprets and proposes solutions. | X | |||||
| 11 | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values in the process of content production. | X | |||||
| 12 | Takes responsibility in individual or group studies related to the field and fulfills the task taken or executes it independently. | X | |||||
| 13 | Plans and manages activities for professional development as an individual and team member. | X | |||||
| 14 | To be able to follow the information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the B2 level of the European Language Portfolio. | X | |||||
| 15 | To be able to convey solutions to problems in the field in written and orally. | X | |||||
| 16 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | X | |||||
| 17 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | X | |||||
| 18 | Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | X | |||||
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 | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 20 | 2 | 40 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 10 | 4 | 40 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 20 | 1 | 20 | |||
| General Exam | 40 | 1 | 40 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 10 | 2 | 20 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 244 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(244/30) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWS and REPORTING | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Yusuf ÖZKIR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Müge DEMİR AYRAL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The "News and Journalism" course aims to provide students with knowledge and skills in news writing, gathering, and publishing processes. This course covers topics such as journalism ethics, assessment of news sources, news writing techniques, and media law. It also aims to develop students' abilities to handle practical situations they might encounter in the media industry. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Purpose and content of the course,Fundamental concepts of journalism and news writing ,Basic elements and structures of news writing,Identifying reliable sources ,Characteristics of journalistic language ,Ethics and responsibilities in journalism ,Editing news and pre-broadcast preparations ,Principles of visual design ,The role of digital media in journalism ,In-depth news research ,Analysing current news,Media trends and impacts ,Students' news writing or investigative projects ,Classroom presentations and evaluations . |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students develop skills in in-depth news research, sourcing and evaluating information, data analysis, and writing investigative reports. | A, E | |
| Students learn about the role of digital media in journalism and how to use social media platforms as tools for disseminating news. | A, E | |
| They gain knowledge about journalistic ethics, impartiality, accuracy, and reliability. They identify ethical issues in the media sector and learn how to address them. | A, E | |
| Can create multimedia news content by learning how to use audio and visual materials in news. | 10 | A, E |
| Can make news from a global perspective by evaluating international news sources. | 10 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purpose and content of the course | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 2 | Fundamental concepts of journalism and news writing | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 3 | Basic elements and structures of news writing | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 4 | Identifying reliable sources | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 5 | Characteristics of journalistic language | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 6 | Ethics and responsibilities in journalism | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 7 | Editing news and pre-broadcast preparations | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 8 | Principles of visual design | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 9 | The role of digital media in journalism | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 10 | In-depth news research | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 11 | Analysing current news | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 12 | Media trends and impacts | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 13 | Students' news writing or investigative projects | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| 14 | Classroom presentations and evaluations | Article to be read on the relevant topic. |
| Resources |
| "Modern Digital and Analog Communication Systems" Authors: B.P. Lathi and Z. Ding Publisher: Oxford University Press Edition: 4th |
| Digital Communications: Fundamentals and Applications |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in areas such as media history, news writing techniques, news types, applied journalism. | X | |||||
| 2 | Knows the process of content production appropriate to the characteristics of different communication environments. | X | |||||
| 3 | Has knowledge about the theories, methods, strategies and techniques related to the field. | X | |||||
| 4 | To be aware of the impact of media on the thoughts, behaviors and values of individuals and society. | X | |||||
| 5 | Uses theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the field. | ||||||
| 6 | Develops critical thinking, analysis and synthesis skills. | X | |||||
| 7 | Follows and uses new methods and technologies related to the field. | X | |||||
| 8 | Develops the ability to realize an original media content production with the knowledge acquired. | X | |||||
| 9 | Evaluates visual and audio data and literary texts related to the field with a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 10 | Identifies problems in the field, collects and analyzes data to solve these problems; interprets and proposes solutions. | X | |||||
| 11 | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values in the process of content production. | X | |||||
| 12 | Takes responsibility in individual or group studies related to the field and fulfills the task taken or executes it independently. | X | |||||
| 13 | Plans and manages activities for professional development as an individual and team member. | X | |||||
| 14 | To be able to follow the information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the B2 level of the European Language Portfolio. | X | |||||
| 15 | To be able to convey solutions to problems in the field in written and orally. | X | |||||
| 16 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | X | |||||
| 17 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | X | |||||
| 18 | Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |