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 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
2. P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
3. P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
4. P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
5. P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
6. P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
7. P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
8. P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
9. P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
10. P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
11. P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
12. P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
13. P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
14. P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.

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