JOURNALISM CASE STUDIES

Course Description

This course aims to develop students' judgment on contemporary issues in the media through an interactive, discussion-based method. The course is based around case studies which offer real-life dilemmas, and journalism students put themselves in the shoes of reporters, editors or publishers in order to address the issues at hand. Students are also expected to analyze the situation, identify the problem, try to find a solution, and defend their views. Instead of offering simple solutions, students are encouraged to facilitate discussion and create an environment to contribute and learn from each other. With real-life issues, they are able to grapple with the kind of complex problems they may face later in their careers.

JOURNALISM CASE STUDIES

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

1. 01 1. Judge the contemporary issues in media
2. 02 2. Explain causes of real-life dilemmas mainly covered in news media
3. 03 3. Analyze the situation and identify the problem according to the cases discussed
4. 04 4. Relate the discourses commonly used in media to the cases commonly seen

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Lundberg, Kirsten O., Palmer, Ruth (editors). (2011). Our Digital Future: Boardrooms and Newsrooms.Columbia Journalism School Publications
2. 02 Harcup, Tony. (2009). Journalism, Principles and Practice. Sage Publications.
3. 03 News media publications as newspapers, magazines and Internet

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1. Judge the contemporary issues in media
2. L02 2. Explain causes of real-life dilemmas mainly covered in news media
3. L03 3. Analyze the situation and identify the problem according to the cases discussed
4. L04 4. Relate the discourses commonly used in media to the cases commonly seen

Program Outcomes

1. Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
2. Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
3. Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
4. Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
5. Should have the ability to access information.
6. Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
7. Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
8. Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
9. Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
10. Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
11. Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
12. Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
13. Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
14. Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
15. Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
16. Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
17. Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
18. Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
19. Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
20. Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
21. Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
22. Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
23. Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
24. Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
25. Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
26. Should have the skills to work individually.
27. Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
28. Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.

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