ONLINE JOURNALISM
- Course
- JOUR456 - ONLINE JOURNALISM
- Department
- Journalism - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 4
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
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
- 01 1. Summarize the concepts related with new media and new technologies
- 02 2. Describe online journalism practices
- 03 3. Compare between kinds of new media
- 04 4. Argue about the relationship between online journalism and democracy
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to the Course |
| Week 2 | Messages on the Web |
| Week 3 | Get to Know Your Audience |
| Week 4 | Best Practices for Writing for the Web |
| Week 5 | Chunking Information - Web Style Guide |
| Week 6 | Working with Images |
| Week 7 | Using Tables, Charts, and Graphs |
| Week 8 | Midterm Exams |
| Week 9 | Writing with Style and Good Grammar |
| Week 10 | Telling a Good Story |
| Week 11 | Writing Nonlinear, Interactive Stories |
| Week 12 | Blogging (Web Log) |
| Week 13 | Citizen Journalism - User generated Content |
| Week 14 | Review of the Course |
| Week 15 | Final Exams |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 1. Felder, Lynda; Writing For the Web
- 02 Notes from Moodle
Learning Outcomes
- L01 summarize the concepts related to new media and new technologies SOLO 4
- L02 describe online journalism practices SOLO 3
- L03 compare different kinds of new media SOLO 4
- L04 explain the relationship between online journalism and democracy SOLO 4
Program Outcomes
- P01 Conduct research, planning, implementation of a plan, and evaluate the results.
- P02 Demonstrate their knowledge of media and digital media communications related to the publicity of institutions and organizations.
- P03 Conduct advertising and campaign processes for traditional and new media.
- P04 Carry out internal and external communication processes within institutions and organizations.
- P05 Use the necessary audio-visual communication tools within the fields of public relations and advertising.
- P06 Show sensitivity toward remaining loyal to universal values, laws and ethical principles while practicing their profession.
- P07 Proves his/her basic theoretical knowledge in the fields of public relations, advertising and communication.
- P08 Expresses his/her knowledge of crisis management and how to find solutions to problems within the field of public relations.
- P09 Expresses his/her knowledge of perception and reputation management for institutions and organizations.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |