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)

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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 Create a user interface in a contemporary object-oriented language to allow users to access business data
2. P02 Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation and administration of computing-based systems
3. P03 Analyze common business functions and identify, design, and develop appropriate information technology solutions
4. P04 Design and develop software solutions for contemporary business environments by employing appropriate problem-solving strategies
5. P05 Configure and administer database server to support contemporary business environments.
6. P06 Administer or mange a relational database for a small to medium size company
7. P07 Be able to effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment
8. P08 Understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
9. P09 Be able to apply effective communication skills consistent with the professional environment
10. P10 Be able to apply effective collaboration skills in teamwork consistent with the professional environment

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