YMD209 New Generation JournalismIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Civil EngineeringGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Civil Engineering
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: YMD209
Course Name: New Generation Journalism
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 4
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SERRA ORKAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SERRA ORKAN
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SEMRA GEÇKİN ONAT
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course; to have a theoretical basis for journalism and to understand the influence of developing generations and technology on journalism profession with digitalization.
Course Content: Understanding of basic information about digitalization; Informing about X, Y, Z generations, making application studies for the subject.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Having basic information about news and journalism, Learning the Internet and new technology news sources and gaining the ability to create news content.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Page design work with Adobe InDesign and creation of various news contents.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Comprehension of ethical principles of the Internet and journalism.
Learning Competence
1) Comprehension of general features about journalism and basic design knowledge acquisition.
Field Specific Competence
1) Having the basic theoretical and practical knowledge related to the journalism profession and internet.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Learning journalism principles and creating content on the internet.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Explanation of news description and reporting features.
2) To understand general information about publishing and news publishing.
3) Understanding the basic properties of X, Y, Z generations.
4) Investigation of the concepts of technology and digitalization and the effects on journalism.
5) Interactive page design with Adobe Indesign.
6) Button creation and content preparation with Adobe In design.
7) Examination of internet journalism web sites.
8) BBC and CNN publication policies and internet publishing policy.
9) Current technologies in news page design.
10) Preparing content for news sites.
11) Design of the news site home page, appropriate logo and content design.
12) Banner Application.
13) Advertising design for news sites.
14) An overview.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Yazılı Basında Haber ve Habercilik Etiği, İnkılap Yayınları, Atilla Girgin
İnternet Üzerine, Küre Yayınları, Hubert L. Dreyfus
References: Adobe Indesign CC, Adobe Illustrator CC

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety isuues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety isuues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Homework
Project preparation
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)
Web Based Learning

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Individual Project
Presentation
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 16 32
Homework Assignments 16 32
Midterms 1 3
Final 1 3
Total Workload 112