Civil Engineering
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

YMI257

Course Name:

Digital Journalism

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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 :

Öğr.Gör. Havva PALANCI

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to provide students a clear view of journalism under the framework of internet journalism, to establish a news site and to pass this knowledge through practice in addition to theory, to create awareness of the effectiveness of internet journalism.
Course Content:	History of internet journalism, usage of internet in the media, review of active news sites, ethics in internet news, news writing on the online platform, special journalism in internet journalism, internet site installation, internet journalism as a business field.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Having basic knowlage about developments related to the past, present and future of internet journalism, adapting to changing media conditions and giving direction to the applications required by it.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Starting from the examples of internet journalism, providing a more accurate and accessible publication, creating our own media in the era we live in, and giving the necessary attention to ethical rules and correct news reporting.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Producing new projects on the internet, sharing knowledge that getting from journalism for the benefit of society.
Learning Competence
1) To be able to look at the news in internet publishing critically, to act for more accurate publishing target.
Field Specific Competence
1) Publishing news in accordance with publishing law, having a applicable and sustainable publishing platform.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Transporting journalism to online platforms, to be able to act on the tasks and definitions within the group at the same time.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	The definition of journalism, transition from traditional print publication to online publication in historical process.	Video: All the President’s Men http://www.beyazperde.com/filmler/film-3690/
2)	The importance of internet journalism and an assessment of its future.	Article: http://www.jasstudies.com/Makaleler/1469789531_6.%20Yrd.%20Do%C3%A7.%20Dr.%20Berrin%20KALSIN.pdf
3)	Social media journalism under the main headline of new media journalism.	Study: http://acikerisim.ticaret.edu.tr:8080/xmlui/handle/11467/1517 Study: https://webrazzi.com/2012/04/19/sicak-haber-sosyal-ag/
4)	Video journalism, drone journalism, robot journalism and data journalism.	Reading: http://acikerisim.ticaret.edu.tr:8080/xmlui/handle/11467/1517
5)	Things to watch out when writing news on the Internet.	Reading: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nuray_Turan2/publication/310002936_Yeni_Medya_ve_Gazetecilik/links/58274eb808aecfd7b8c0c38a/Yeni-Medya-ve-Gazetecilik.pdf
6)	Researching news sources and assessment of news.	Reading: Muhabirin El Kitabı
7)	Language use and professional rules in journalism.	Reading: http://bianet.org/files/static/bia_kitaplar/gazeteciler%20i%C3%A7in%20pratik%20klavuz-c.pdf
8)	News writing.	Study: supporting with actual news examples.
9)	Ethical rules in news writing.	Book: TİMİSİ, Nilüfer (2003). Yeni İletişim Teknolojileri ve Demokrasi, Dost Yayınevi, Ankara.
10)	The editorial process in the news.	Reading: http://bianet.org/system/uploads/1/files/attachments/000/001/518/original/gazetecelik.pdf?1447151242
11)	The ways to share the news, the tricks of improving its popularity and effectiveness.	Film: The Post http://www.beyazperde.com/filmler/film-254356/
12)	Online news site installation.	Guest: Atakan Sönmez, News Director at cumhuriyet.com.tr
13)	Review of special news to be used in the news site project.
14)	Finals and project delivery.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Otaner, K.(2001), PHP ve MySQL ile Web Yazılımı Geliştirme, Sistem Yayıncılık. Welling, L. ve L. Thomson, (2002), PHP ve MySQL-Uygulama Geliştirme Kılavuzu, Alfa Yayınları. Yedig, S.ve H. Akman (der.) (2001), İnternet Çağında Gazetecilik, İstanbul: Metis Yayınları.
References:	www.journalismus.com www.net-media.co.uk www.ojr.org www.onlinejournalismus.com

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
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

Field Study
Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Lab
Reading
Homework
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
Case study presentation

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	15	45
Study Hours Out of Class	16	96
Homework Assignments	5	25
Midterms	1	3
Final	1	3
Total Workload		172