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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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Serkan BULUT |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to learn what new and alternative communication technologies are, and to acquire the ability to produce news suitable for these environments and the general benefit of citizens.
Course Content
New communication technologies and media - Internet and social media - Distinctive features of social media - Classifications on different journalistic practices - Public journalism - Interactive journalism - Participatory journalism - Citizen journalism
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Allan, S., & Thorsen, E. (2009). Yurttaş gazetecilik: küresel perspektifler. İS Temizalp, Çev.). İstanbul: Epsilon.
Notes
Arık, E. (2013). Yurttaş Gazeteciliğinin Günümüzdeki Görünümü: Twitter Gazeteciliği. İletişim Kuram ve Araştırma Dergisi, (36).
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gains knowledge of the conceptual and theoretical foundations of citizen journalism. |
| LO02 | Learns the reasons for the emergence of citizen journalism in the historical process and the need for this type of journalism. |
| LO03 | Explain the 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. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has knowledge about the concepts and professional rules related to the profession and field of journalism. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has knowledge about news production, consumption and distribution processes, news sources, news / media text types. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands theories, models and approaches related to media and communication systems. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains knowledge of the legal framework of journalism in Turkey and internationally, legal rights of journalists, press professional principles and ethical codes. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts scientific research in the field of social and human sciences, especially communication and media. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to use and develop traditional and new/digital communication technologies, computer and information systems. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Produces written, visual and audio content for traditional and digital journalism/media environments. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Synthesizes the concepts/fields 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 | Works individually and collectively in professional life. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Critically examines the agenda and innovations of local, regional, national and international media from new perspectives. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be aware of media literacy and evaluate traditional and digital media content with critical approaches. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to master the professional, commercial and legal processes of journalism and media organizations, current and emerging business models. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Recognizes the otherizing, discriminatory and hateful discourses in the media and society and stands against such discourses. | 5 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Thanks to theoretical and practical knowledge, he/she participates in 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 | Follows cultural, artistic and scientific activities related to the field. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Produces solutions to problems in the functioning of journalism/media organizations. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Is competent in new generation journalism types and practices. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Assumes duties such as press consultancy, communication coordinator, press consultancy, communication manager in various institutions and organizations. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Pay attention to work and worker safety within the framework of laws and regulations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citizen journalism and citizen journalist. | Okuma, inceleme | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Differences between citizen journalism and traditional journalism | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Historical origins of citizen journalism | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Minorities, Public Sphere and Citizen Journalism | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Political economy of the media and Citizen Journalism | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Alternative media | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Web 1.0, Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | New media platforms and journalism | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Social Networks and Citizen Journalism | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Citizen Journalism and Ethics | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Student Studies and Presentations 1 | Reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Student Studies and Presentations 2 | Reading and research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 14 | Student Studies and Presentations 3 | Reading and research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 15 | Student Studies and Presentations 4 | Reading and research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Okuma, tekrar | Yöntem Seçilmemiş |
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 | ||