OPERATING ROOM SERVICES (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
NMD3207 International Journalism Fall 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: Associate (Short 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) The use of theoretical knowledge in practice
2) Effective use the terminology of the field
3) Behave according to basic professional legislation related the field
4) Use information and communication technology, express professional knowledge through written and verbal/non-verbal communication
5) Express the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values of professional
6) Behave according to quality management and processes and participate in these processes
7) Develop themselves personally and professionally updating knowledge, skills and competencies of the field with lifelong learning awareness
8) Use basic level knowledge and skills related the field, interpret and evaluate the data, identify potential problems and solve them
9) Implement techniques according to developing technology and use new tools and devices
10) The ability to prepare the operating room for surgery
11) The ability to admit the patient into the operating room and to provide assistance for post - operational transport
12) The ability to have theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field at a basic level