ONLINE JOURNALISM

Course Description

The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of new communication technologies and their impact on journalistic practices. The rise of internet journalism and its correlation with citizen journalism are studied in detail. A short history and the reasons for the emergence of these new media forms will also be examined. Following a theoretical and historical study of online journalism, students will be asked to use the internet as an environment for journalistic practice. Students are expected to design an online newspaper or magazine as a project for assessment, incorporating materials and skills which they have developed in other department courses.

ONLINE JOURNALISM

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

1. 01 1. Summarize the concepts related with new media and new technologies
2. 02 2. Describe online journalism practices
3. 03 3. Compare between kinds of new media
4. 04 4. Argue about the relationship between online journalism and democracy

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 1. Felder, Lynda; Writing For the Web
2. 02 Notes from Moodle

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 summarize the concepts related to new media and new technologies SOLO 4
2. L02 describe online journalism practices SOLO 3
3. L03 compare different kinds of new media SOLO 4
4. L04 explain the relationship between online journalism and democracy SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Gained the necessary skills to learn and adopt a spirit of continuous learning in their professional life.
2. P02 2. Developed various skills by working independently via specific learned techniques that both triggered individual efforts and encouraged collaborative work.
3. P03 3. Acquired the essential knowledge and skills to apply key theories, models and applications within the global business context.
4. P04 4. Adopted and applied critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for efficient and effective business decisions.
5. P05 5. Utilized and managed ethically information technologies required for contemporary business world.
6. P06 6. Been equipped with conceptual and analytical skills necessary for team work within global organizations.
7. P07 7. Displayed their learnt communication skills that are required to effectively interact in a cross cultural and diverse international work environment.
8. P08 8. Applied their acquired knowledge within the changing work environment.
9. P09 9. Developed an understanding of ethical perspectives and social responsibilities to be used at work and in personal life.

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