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
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
Knows the basic concepts and theoretical grounds related to the field.
X
2
Determines the facts related to New Media and Communication Systems and analyzes these facts with various dimensions.
X
3
Analyzes the needs of the media organizations and plans and applies strategies accordingly.
X
4
Plans new media projects and implements them.
X
5
Takes responsibility when necessary in the field related projects and proposes solutions to emerging problems.
X
6
Takes place as a member in a project-based teamwork; leads projects and plans events.
X
7
Observes the theoretical and factual problems with scientific methods related to new media and communication systems disciplines and sub-disciplines; analyzes the findings and presents them in scientific publications.
X
8
Has a high awareness towards lifelong learning. Follows the developments, innovations, opinions, methods and techniques regularly and uses them efficiently.
X
9
To be able to communicate orally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European Language Portfolio.
X
10
Utilizes new communication technologies efficiently in professional and scientific works and follows the developments in new communication technologies regularly.
X
11
Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process.
X
12
Acts in accordance with ethical codes in professional and scientific works.
X
13
Uses tools related to new media and communications, efficiently.
X
14
Develops and implement new media projects specifically developed for media organizations.
X
15
Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values.
16
Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary.
17
Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works.
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
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
Knows the basic concepts and theoretical grounds related to the field.
X
2
Determines the facts related to New Media and Communication Systems and analyzes these facts with various dimensions.
X
3
Analyzes the needs of the media organizations and plans and applies strategies accordingly.
X
4
Plans new media projects and implements them.
X
5
Takes responsibility when necessary in the field related projects and proposes solutions to emerging problems.
X
6
Takes place as a member in a project-based teamwork; leads projects and plans events.
X
7
Observes the theoretical and factual problems with scientific methods related to new media and communication systems disciplines and sub-disciplines; analyzes the findings and presents them in scientific publications.
X
8
Has a high awareness towards lifelong learning. Follows the developments, innovations, opinions, methods and techniques regularly and uses them efficiently.
X
9
To be able to communicate orally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European Language Portfolio.
X
10
Utilizes new communication technologies efficiently in professional and scientific works and follows the developments in new communication technologies regularly.
X
11
Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process.
X
12
Acts in accordance with ethical codes in professional and scientific works.
X
13
Uses tools related to new media and communications, efficiently.
X
14
Develops and implement new media projects specifically developed for media organizations.
X
15
Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values.
16
Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary.
17
Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works.
