GZT301 Journalism Practices

5 ECTS - 1-3 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 2.5 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION
JOURNALISM PR.
Code GZT301
Name Journalism Practices
Term 2019-2020 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 1-3 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 2.5 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ONUR DURSUN
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. ONUR DURSUN (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The course aims to provide the student with information about the operation of a general journalism process. This course focuses on practice and aims to enable the student to learn and apply the practices in journalism.

Course Content

This course is an application course. The course includes a detailed description of the process from news practice to publishing practices. Practical information about topics such as news gathering and writing, layout and use of photographs are given.

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Have information about news collection and writing process.
LO02 Have knowledge about news distribution processes.
LO03 Learns page design and photo processing processes.
LO04 Learn about printing techniques and learn printing technology.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Defines the concepts and professional rules related to the profession and field of journalism. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Defines news production, consumption and distribution processes, news sources, news / media text types. 5
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal List the theories, models and approaches related to media and communication systems.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Outlines the legal framework of journalism in Turkey and internationally, the legal rights of journalists, press professional principles, and ethical codes.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Designs scientific research in the field of social sciences and humanities, especially communication and media.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Compares traditional and new/digital communication technologies, computers and information systems. 5
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Prepares written, visual and audio content for traditional and digital journalism/media environments. 5
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Discusses the concepts/areas of society, culture and communication.
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Apply democratic rules, human rights and communication rights to promote social reconciliation and peace.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Supports individual and collective work in professional life. 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Critically discusses the agenda and innovations of local, regional, national and international media with new perspectives.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Examines traditional and digital media contents with critical approaches with media literacy competence.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Describe the professional, commercial and legal processes of journalism and media organizations, current and emerging business models.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Criticizes otherizing, discriminatory and hateful discourses in the media and society.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Through theoretical and practical knowledge, he/she supports decision-making mechanisms both in the media organization where he/she works and in the society where he/she lives.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Supports cultural, artistic and scientific activities related to the field. 3
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Design solutions to problems in the functioning of journalism/media organizations.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Applies new generation journalism technologies. 4
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Performs duties such as press consultancy, communication coordination, press advisory, and communication management in various institutions and organizations. 3
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Supports work and worker safety within the framework of laws and regulations.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction None
2 Information about the aim and content of the course Reading
3 News collection and writing information Reading
4 Newspaper design Sample review
5 Newspaper design Sample review
6 Newspaper design Sample review
7 Newspaper design Sample review
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading and sample review
9 Photospoh usage information Homework/project
10 Photospoh usage information Homework/project
11 Photospoh usage information Homework/project
12 Indesign usage information Homework/project
13 Indesign usage information Homework/project
14 Indesign usage information Homework/project
15 Indesign usage information Homework/project
16 Term Exams Reading and sample review
17 Term Exams Reading and sample review


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 4 4
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 126
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,04
ECTS 5 ECTS

Update Time: 10.05.2025 11:00