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 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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