POLITICAL JOURNALISM

Course Description

This course examines the relationship between journalism and politics and its place in the broader media landscape. In particular it will address the contribution which journalism can make to the public understanding of, and public engagement with, political discourse. Student journalists will focus on the major practical and theoretical issues affecting political journalism and reflect on the role they can play as political reporters in a variety of contexts. Students will also produce original political reporting, which will be examined via a portfolio of original written work. The course will also feature contributions from local professional journalists specializing in political coverage.

POLITICAL JOURNALISM

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Analyse the techniques used in political reporting (4)
2. 02 Evaluate the relationship between journalism and the political process (5)
3. 03 Implement practical skills in newspaper and magazine writing (4)

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Communication 2028
2. 02 Mass Media and Political Communication PP

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes

1. P01 have knowledge which is supported by up-to-date primary and secondary course books and application tools in the field of Visual Communication Design
2. P02 have technical knowledge necessary for the field of Visual Communication Design
3. P03 Have knowledge about universal human rights, social justice, quality management, environmental protection, and workplace health.
4. P04 S/he visualises imagined things in a coherent structure
5. P05 S/he defines the problems related to communication and finds possible solutions for these problems.
6. P06 S/he has skills to manage a project/work related to Visual Communication Design independently.
7. P07 S/he develops and applies projects and activities related with his/her social environment with an awareness of social responsibility.
8. P08 S/he designates and manages the requirements and processes of learning.
9. P09 S/he, equipped with advanced knowledge and skills in Visual Communication Design education, who interprets and evaluates data, identifies and analyses problems and finds solutions based on research and facts.
10. P10 S/he can take responsibility as an individual and a team member in complex and unforeseen problems related to Visual Communication Design projects.
11. P11 S/he plans, manages and finishes a media content under time restrictions.
12. P12 S/he approaches advanced knowledge and skills from a critical perspective.
13. P13 S/he is aware that the Visual Communication Design Department has close ties with new technological developments and also aware of the importance of pursuing these developments which have vital importance for creating new media content.
14. P14 S/he is a person who informs and expresses thoughts for possible solutions related with Visual Communication Design contents prepared for related individuals and organisations.
15. P15 S/he shares developments and data related to Visual Communication Design with specialists and non-specialists
16. P16 S/he acts in Visual Communication Design projects in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical norms.

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