Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOURNALISM PRACTICES | - | Fall Semester | 1+2 | 2 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Ahmet Serkan OKAY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Yusuf ÖZKIR |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to study the operation of news centers; To explain the duties, powers and responsibilities of the employees involved in the news process and their effects on the news. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introducing the course and teaching plan,Duties, powers and responsibilities of the correspondent,Correspondent newspaper organization,Correspondent's place in business practice,Duties, powers and responsibilities of intelligence chief and news directors.,Agencies and newspapers,News Writing Techniques,News Entry Techniques,News Headlines,Terrorism Journalis,Economy and Finance Journalism,Police and Courthouse Journalism,Student practices and presentations,Student practices and presentations. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Have professional knowledge about communication media and tools. | 8, 9 | E |
| 1.1. Know communication structure and processes; Have information about the relevant legislation | 19, 6, 9 | E |
| 1.2. Have professional knowledge about communication media and tools. | 16, 9 | E |
| 2. Make realistic preferences for product development. | 6, 9 | E |
| 2.1 As a journalist, he makes sound choices about his own development. | 6, 9 | E |
| 3. Have the skill of setting up and acquires a working habit compatible with the relevant technical personnel. | 16, 19, 9 | E |
| 3.1. Take responsibility for individual and team work and fulfills the task effectively. | 6, 9 | E |
| 4. Organize and plans for the activities of journalism. | 9 | E |
| 5. As a journalist, he makes sound choices about his own development. | 8, 9 | E |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introducing the course and teaching plan | Related reading |
| 2 | Duties, powers and responsibilities of the correspondent | Related reading |
| 3 | Correspondent newspaper organization | Related reading |
| 4 | Correspondent's place in business practice | Related reading |
| 5 | Duties, powers and responsibilities of intelligence chief and news directors. | Related reading |
| 6 | Agencies and newspapers | Related reading |
| 7 | News Writing Techniques | Related reading |
| 8 | News Entry Techniques | Related reading |
| 9 | News Headlines | Related reading |
| 10 | Terrorism Journalis | Related reading |
| 11 | Economy and Finance Journalism | Related reading |
| 12 | Police and Courthouse Journalism | Related reading |
| 13 | Student practices and presentations | |
| 14 | Student practices and presentations |
| Resources |
| Downloadable course material from www.medipol.edu.tr/ CURRENT NEWSPAPERS AND JOURNALS |
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. | X | |||||
| 2 | Determine facts related to journalism and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 9 | Use Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | X | |||||
| 10 | Use new communication technologies effectively in her professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.(dişil) | X | |||||
| 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) | X | |||||
| 13 | Plan social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
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 | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 4 | 10 | 40 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 152 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(152/30) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOURNALISM PRACTICES | - | Fall Semester | 1+2 | 2 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Ahmet Serkan OKAY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Yusuf ÖZKIR |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to study the operation of news centers; To explain the duties, powers and responsibilities of the employees involved in the news process and their effects on the news. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introducing the course and teaching plan,Duties, powers and responsibilities of the correspondent,Correspondent newspaper organization,Correspondent's place in business practice,Duties, powers and responsibilities of intelligence chief and news directors.,Agencies and newspapers,News Writing Techniques,News Entry Techniques,News Headlines,Terrorism Journalis,Economy and Finance Journalism,Police and Courthouse Journalism,Student practices and presentations,Student practices and presentations. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Have professional knowledge about communication media and tools. | 8, 9 | E |
| 1.1. Know communication structure and processes; Have information about the relevant legislation | 19, 6, 9 | E |
| 1.2. Have professional knowledge about communication media and tools. | 16, 9 | E |
| 2. Make realistic preferences for product development. | 6, 9 | E |
| 2.1 As a journalist, he makes sound choices about his own development. | 6, 9 | E |
| 3. Have the skill of setting up and acquires a working habit compatible with the relevant technical personnel. | 16, 19, 9 | E |
| 3.1. Take responsibility for individual and team work and fulfills the task effectively. | 6, 9 | E |
| 4. Organize and plans for the activities of journalism. | 9 | E |
| 5. As a journalist, he makes sound choices about his own development. | 8, 9 | E |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introducing the course and teaching plan | Related reading |
| 2 | Duties, powers and responsibilities of the correspondent | Related reading |
| 3 | Correspondent newspaper organization | Related reading |
| 4 | Correspondent's place in business practice | Related reading |
| 5 | Duties, powers and responsibilities of intelligence chief and news directors. | Related reading |
| 6 | Agencies and newspapers | Related reading |
| 7 | News Writing Techniques | Related reading |
| 8 | News Entry Techniques | Related reading |
| 9 | News Headlines | Related reading |
| 10 | Terrorism Journalis | Related reading |
| 11 | Economy and Finance Journalism | Related reading |
| 12 | Police and Courthouse Journalism | Related reading |
| 13 | Student practices and presentations | |
| 14 | Student practices and presentations |
| Resources |
| Downloadable course material from www.medipol.edu.tr/ CURRENT NEWSPAPERS AND JOURNALS |
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. | X | |||||
| 2 | Determine facts related to journalism and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 9 | Use Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | X | |||||
| 10 | Use new communication technologies effectively in her professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.(dişil) | X | |||||
| 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) | X | |||||
| 13 | Plan social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |