ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ENGINEERING
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
NMD3207	International Journalism	Spring	3	0	3	5

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TİRŞE ERBAYSAL FİLİBELİ
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TİRŞE ERBAYSAL FİLİBELİ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None.
Course Objectives:	The course aims to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of journalism in a global context. The course also aims to boost creativity and readiness to respond to an ever-changing news environment.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- will have a better understanding of the era of global journalism,
- will be equipped with the required knowledge and a toolkit to succeed in this hyper-digitalized era,
- will be able to craft international news production and channel foreign audiences efficiently through impactful storytelling without giving up on journalistic ethics and standards.

Course Content

Sessions focus both on theories and practices of today’s international journalism, citing relevant research and best practices in the profession. Peculiarities of cross-cultural audiences, multimedia formats, digital tools, content types platforms and ethics are covered in detail. Reporting conflicts, identities and other complex issues have their own dedicated sessions.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course overview and planning	-
2)	Value and Function of International Reporting	-
3)	Models of International Reporting I	-
4)	Models of international reporting II	-
5)	How to Write: News	-
6)	Discussion and critique of news	-
7)	Special Issues: Freedom of information, transparency	-
8)	Midterm	-
9)	Silencing the press in Third World Countries	-
10)	Regional Focus: Europe Press	-
11)	Regional focus: North America press	-
12)	Special topic: Assessing the information pollution issue within international context
13)	Special topic: Barriers to Media Development	-
14)	Critique and evaluation of the term	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Williams, Kevin (2011). International Journalism ISBN-10: 1412945283
References:	McPhail, Thomas L. (2006) Global Communications: Theories, Stakeholders, and Trends. Malden, Mass; Oxford: Blackwell.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 50
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have sufficient background in mathematics, science and artificial intelligence engineering.
2)	Use theoretical and applied knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and artificial intelligence engineering together for engineering solutions.
3)	Identify, define, formulate and solve engineering problems, select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4)	Analyse a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods in this direction.
5)	Select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6)	Design and conduct experiments, collect data, and analyse and interpret results.
7)	Work effectively both as an individual and as a multi-disciplinary team member.
8)	Access information via conducting literature research, using databases and other resources
9)	Follow the developments in science and technology and constantly update themself with an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.
10)	Use information and communication technologies together with computer software with at least the European Computer License Advanced Level required by their field.
11)	Communicate effectively, both verbal and written; know a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
12)	Have an awareness of the universal and social impacts of engineering solutions and applications; know about entrepreneurship and innovation; and have an awareness of the problems of the age.
13)	Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility.
14)	Have an awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environment and work safety; know the legal consequences of engineering practices.