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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
NMD3118 | Reporting on International Affairs | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TİRŞE ERBAYSAL FİLİBELİ |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None. |
Course Objectives: | Upon completion of the course the students will acquire basic skills for working as international news journalists and diplomacy correspondents. Their awareness of international politics and international relations will highly increase and they will obtain news gathering and writing skills on these subjects. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; - will have high journalistic awareness about international politics - will learn how to write different types of news on international politics for online media, TV, digital platforms, newspapers - will acquire planning skills and learn how to use different sources effectively for international journalism issues |
The importance of ethical and fair journalism is increasing day by day in the age of digital world. It is vital for the media industry that its professionals have comprehensive information on issues such as international politics, diplomacy, and foreign policy, and report this information through accurate analysis. For this purpose the issues such as the United Nations, NATO, the Middle East policies and the foreign policy of Turkey are discussed within the framework of international journalism throughout the semester. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to the course, introduction to international politics | |
2) | UN, its structure and the focus points for writing international news | |
3) | Regional international bodies like NATO, EU, Arab League and writing informative short news | |
4) | International problems like climate change, refugee issue and writing graphic explainers | |
5) | Basic principles of Turkish foreign policy and using documents while writing international news | |
6) | Russian foreign policy, Turkish-Russian relations and writing Live Voice-Over (LVOs) for TVs | |
7) | Foreign policy of US, its Middle East politics, Turkish-US relations and benefiting from think tanks for news gathering | |
8) | Introduction to ME affairs, the Palestinian question and writing Q and A type news | |
9) | Syria, non-state actors and writing biography news | |
10) | Syria and using maps in journalism | |
11) | Iraq, Turkish-Iraqi relations and writing profile stories | |
12) | Iran, Turkey-Iran relations and review of news writing | |
13) | Writing analysis on international issues | |
14) | Review of the term |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Reus-Smit, C. and Snidal, D. (2008), The Oxford Handbook of International Relations, Oxford, New York: Oxford University Press. Romano, A. (ed.), (2010), International journalism and democracy [electronic resource]: civic engagement models from around the world, New York : Routledge, 2010. |
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Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
Homework Assignments | 4 | % 30 |
Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Homework Assignments | 10 | 2 | 20 |
Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Total Workload | 124 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. | 2 |
2) | He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. | 2 |
3) | Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. | 2 |
4) | Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. | 2 |
5) | Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. | 1 |
6) | Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. | 2 |
7) | Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. | 1 |
8) | Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. | 2 |
9) | In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective. | 2 |
10) | Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. | 1 |
11) | Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team. | 2 |