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

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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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 Has knowledge of the basic concepts, theory and methods in the field of public relations, advertising, marketing and integrated marketing communications.
2. P02 Has knowledge of the appropriate media planning processes for target audiences in the field of public relations and advertising.
3. P03 Is able to write periodic reports on the activities carried out in the fields of public relations and advertising.
4. P04 Is able to use research and planning methods and techniques related to public relations and advertising.
5. P05 Knows organisational crisis management processes.
6. P06 Knows the media and digital media communication techniques and processes related to the promotion of institutions and organisations.
7. P07 Knows the creation and application of media strategy in the field of public relations and advertising.
8. P08 Has knowledge of legal regulations and ethics related to public relations and advertising.
9. P09 Is able to conduct marketing and consumer behavior research and undertake planning based on this research data.
10. P10 Is able to conduct public relations and advertising campaigns.
11. P11 Is able to use digital media and social media in the fields of public relations and advertising.
12. P12 Has the ability to use current and effective presentation techniques in the field of public relations and advertising.
13. P13 Is able to monitor social developments and changes in the behavior of the target audience and use the information obtained to design public relations and advertising campaigns.
14. P14 Is able to take initiative in solving problems in the fields of public relations and advertising by acting as a responsible individual as well as a team member.
15. P15 Is able to create and implement brand and communication strategies.
16. P16 Is able to analyse consumer behavior in traditional and digital channels of communication using scientific methods and to evaluate the unique dynamics of these channels.
17. P17 Is aware of and acts in accordance with the standards and ethical codes of national and international professional organisations in the fields of public relations and advertising.
18. P18 Can communicate effectively within an international study and work environments.
19. P19 Can apply their learning into practice in real work contexts,

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