INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM

Course Description

This course introduces students to the profession of journalism and its most important product, news reporting. Students study historical and contemporary issues related to the news industry, as well as the relationships between news production, journalism, media and society. The course content addresses practical as well as theoretical aspects of journalism. Students are introduced to newsgathering and news reporting practices and processes, as well as the various categories of news writing. The course also addresses the primary roles and rules of journalism, including interviewing, the ability to pose effective questions, photojournalism, and the use of images in reporting.

INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM

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Course outcomes

1. 01 1.Evaluate the modern media environment including journalism.
2. 02 2. Interpret the news media and learn the characteristics of news stories and news writing techniques.
3. 03 3. Describe the principles of photojournalism and photography besides news writing.
4. 04 4. Identify the historical process of journalism and its impact on today's media.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 1. James Glen Stovall: Journalism; Who, What, When, Where, Why and How, Pearson, 2005.
2. 02 2. Helen Sissons: Practical Journalism, How to Write News, Sage, 2006.
3. 03 3. Bruce D. Itule-Douglas A. Anderson: News Writing and Reporting for Today's Media, McGraw-Hill, 7th Edition, 2008.
4. 04 4. Richard Rudin-Trevor Ibbotson: An Introduction to Journalism, Essential Techniques and Background Knowledge, Focal Press, 2013.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1.Evaluate the modern media environment including journalism.
2. L02 2. Interpret the news media and learn the characteristics of news stories and news writing techniques.
3. L03 3. Describe the principles of photojournalism and photography besides news writing.
4. L04 4. Identify the historical process of journalism and its impact on today's media.

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Conduct research, planning, implementation of a plan, and evaluate the results.
2. P02 Demonstrate their knowledge of media and digital media communications related to the publicity of institutions and organizations.
3. P03 Conduct advertising and campaign processes for traditional and new media.
4. P04 Carry out internal and external communication processes within institutions and organizations.
5. P05 Use the necessary audio-visual communication tools within the fields of public relations and advertising.
6. P06 Show sensitivity toward remaining loyal to universal values, laws and ethical principles while practicing their profession.
7. P07 Proves his/her basic theoretical knowledge in the fields of public relations, advertising and communication.
8. P08 Expresses his/her knowledge of crisis management and how to find solutions to problems within the field of public relations.
9. P09 Expresses his/her knowledge of perception and reputation management for institutions and organizations.

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