NMD3118 Reporting on International AffairsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs CARTOON AND ANIMATIONGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
CARTOON AND ANIMATION
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
NMD3118 Reporting on International Affairs 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:
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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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.
References:

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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) To have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in cartoon and animation.
2) To be able to develop research, observation-experience, evaluation skills in the field of cartoon and animation and effectively communicate ideas, convincing actions and emotions using cartoon and animation and performance principles in every direction.
3) Making animated films with various artistic styles and techniques.
4) Designing the cartoon and animation production process using initiative, applying it with creativity and presenting it with personal style.
5) To be a team member in the production process of cartoon and animations, to be able to take responsibility and manage the team members under their responsibility and to lead them.
6) To be able to evaluate cartoon and animations in the framework of their knowledge and skills.
7) To be able to define and manage learning requirements in the field of cartoon and animation.
8) To be able to communicate with related organizations by sharing scientific and artistic works in cartoon and animation and to share information and skills in the field.
9) To monitor developments in the field of cartoon and animation using foreign languages ​​and to communicate with foreign colleagues.
10) To be able to use general information and communication technologies at advanced level with all kinds of technical tools and computer software used in cartoon and animations.
11) Using critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies in all aspects of development and production, effectively communicating ideas, emotions and intentions visually, verbally and in writing, and effectively incorporating technology in the development of cartoon and animation projects.
12) To have sufficient knowledge about ethical values ​​and universal values ​​in the field of cartoon and animation.