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| Unit | FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION |
| JOURNALISM PR. | |
| Code | GZT302 |
| Name | PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISM |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 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
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The course aims to teach general journalism and to teach the general functioning of journalism field. In addition, the course The course aims to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge that will carry them further in journalism.
Course Content
The course focuses on the types of journalism and types of newspapers. From traditional journalism to a new generation of journalism The aim of this course is to teach students all dimensions of journalism.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | In Turkey and have knowledge about the workings of journalism in the world. |
| LO02 | Have knowledge about journalism and newspaper types. |
| LO03 | Learns the duties of journalists and their responsibilities towards society. |
| LO04 | It progresses rapidly in the field of professionalization. |
| LO05 | Gains knowledge of the political economy of newspapers and learns the media economy. |
| LO06 | Have knowledge about new media technologies and gain the ability to produce appropriate content. |
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. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares written, visual and audio content for traditional and digital journalism/media environments. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Discusses the concepts/areas of society, culture and communication. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Supports cultural, artistic and scientific activities related to the field. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Design solutions to problems in the functioning of journalism/media organizations. | 5 |
| 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. | |
| 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 | Journalism and the Importance of Specialization / Professionalization | Reading-Research-Practice | |
| 3 | An Overview of Journalism Types | Reading-Research-Practice | |
| 4 | Opinion Journalism and Parliamentary Reporting | Reading-Research-Practice | |
| 5 | Economy and Sports Reporting | Reading-Research-Practice | |
| 6 | Investigative Journalism | Reading-Research-Practice | |
| 7 | Agency Journalism/Reporting | Reading-Research-Practice | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading-Research-Practice | |
| 9 | Culture-Art and Magazine Journalism | Reading-Research-Practice | |
| 10 | Environment, Education and Health Journalism/Reporting | Reading-Research-Practice | |
| 11 | Citizen Journalism | Reading-Research-Practice | |
| 12 | Peace Journalism and Right Focused Journalism | Reading-Research-Practice | |
| 13 | Journalism/Reporting in New/Digital Media | Reading-Research-Practice | |
| 14 | Journalism and Ethical Codes | Reading-Research-Practice | |
| 15 | Course review | Reading-Research-Practice | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading-Research-Practice | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading-Research-Practice |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 125 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,00 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||