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| Code | GZS423 |
| Name | CITIZEN REPORTING |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Serkan BULUT |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. Serkan BULUT
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to learn about new and alternative communication technologies and to acquire the ability to produce news in accordance with these environments and for the general benefit of citizens. At the same time, it is aimed to gain the ability to produce news ethically, to look critically and to design news designs according to the common good of the public.
Course Content
Within the scope of the course, what citizen journalism is, the theoretical origins of citizen journalism, its history, its difference with traditional journalism, its relation with the development of new communication technologies will be taught with examples from today. In this context, the principles, history, methods and news design of citizen journalism will be covered.
Course Precondition
There are no preconditions.
Resources
Allan, S., & Thorsen, E. (2009). Yurttaş gazetecilik: küresel perspektifler. İS Temizalp, Çev.). İstanbul: Epsilon. Arık, E. (2013). Yurttaş Gazeteciliğinin Günümüzdeki Görünümü: Twitter Gazeteciliği. İletişim Kuram ve Araştırma Dergisi, (36).
Notes
Literature, articles, journals, magazines, newspapers, online resources and research reports appropriate to the course content.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the concept of citizen journalism. |
| LO02 | Lists the reasons for the emergence of citizen journalism in the historical process. |
| LO03 | Criticizes examples of citizen journalism in the world and in our country. |
| LO04 | Learns the relationship between alternative media and citizen journalism. |
| LO05 | Explains why news should be made for the benefit of citizens and its ethical relationship with this type of journalism. |
| LO06 | Specifies how citizens should be reached for news. |
| LO07 | Distinguish alternative news sources. |
| LO08 | Distinguishes ethical concerns when designing citizen news. |
| LO09 | Designs news from the perspective of disadvantaged groups. |
| LO10 | Explains news values. |
| LO11 | Analyzes whether a news story is created for the benefit of citizens. |
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. | |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Critically discusses the agenda and innovations of local, regional, national and international media with new perspectives. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | Citizen journalism and citizen journalist. | No prior preparation is required. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Differences between citizen journalism and traditional journalism | Reading of course materials. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Historical origins of citizen journalism | Examination of course materials. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Minorities, Public Sphere and Citizen Journalism | Examination of related concepts in the source. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 5 | Political economy of the media and Citizen Journalism | Reading relevant themes from the course materials. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Alternative media | Analyzing academic sources according to the subject title. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 7 | Web 1.0, Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 | Reading the web topic in the course materials. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading all course materials. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | New media platforms and journalism | Analyzing the news of relevant platforms. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | Social Networks and Citizen Journalism | The presence of citizen-related news on social networks. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 11 | Citizen Journalism and Ethics | Reading ethics from course materials. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Citizen news review | Examination of sample news texts. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | Source design for citizen news | Reading news gathering techniques in course materials. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Örnek Olay |
| 14 | Designing citizen news | Preliminary research for design. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 15 | Ethical debate in news | Reading ethics from course materials. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | General review of all course materials. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | General review of all course materials. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||