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| Unit | |
| Code | SD0803 |
| Name | Media Writing |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Label | UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. VİLDA YARDIM TEKKOLLU |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Dr. VİLDA YARDIM TEKKOLLU
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to provide a general understanding of media writing and to teach how to create content appropriate for the various types of writing found in the media.
Course Content
The Concept and Characteristics of Expression, Written Expression and its Importance, Ways to Succeed in Written Expression and Planning in Written Expression, Planning and Content Organization in Written Expression, Paragraph Types and Paragraph Applications in Written Expression, Written and Oral Expression Forms, Types of Writing in Media. Media Writing and Column Writing, Conversation Writing, Travel Writing, Essay Writing, Portrait Writing, Biography Writing, Criticism Writing,
Course Precondition
Resources
Aktaş, Ş., Gündüz, O. (2003). Written and Oral Expression. Ankara: Akçağ Publications. Akbayır, S. (2011). Written Expression. Ankara: Pegem Academy.
Notes
Yardım Tekkollu, V. (2023). Media Literacy. Unpublished Lecture Notes. Bülbül, A.R. (2000). Written Expression and Writing Genres. Ankara. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the concept, importance, and characteristics of narration. |
| LO02 | Defines the concept of writing. |
| LO03 | It classifies the ways to succeed in written expression. |
| LO04 | Plans a text for written expression. |
| LO05 | Classifies forms of written and oral expression. |
| LO06 | Writes original columns for the media. |
| LO07 | Writes conversational pieces for the media. |
| LO08 | They write travelogues for the media. |
| LO09 | Writes essays for the media environment. |
| LO10 | Writes portraits, biographies, and critical essays. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Concept of Narration and Its Characteristics | Researching lesson topics online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Written Expression and Its Importance | Examination of reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Ways to Succeed in Written Expression and Planning in Written Expression | Review of the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Planning and Content Organization in Written Expression | Review of the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Types of Paragraphs and Paragraph Exercises in Written Expression | Topic review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Forms of Written and Oral Expression | Review of the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Types of Writing in the Media, Media Writing, and Column Writing | Reviewing national newspapers to examine how frequently columnists cover current topics in their columns. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Writing a Conversational Piece | Doing research on the topic online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Writing a Travelogue | Doing research on the topic online. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Writing an Essay | Doing research on the topic online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Writing a Portrait Essay | Doing research on the topic online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Writing a Biography | Doing research on the topic online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Writing a critique | Doing research on the topic online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Writing an Autobiography | Doing research on the topic online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 68 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,72 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||