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. 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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