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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
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:
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) They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). 2
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. 2
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. 2
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 1
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. 3
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. 3
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. 2
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. 3
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. 1
10) They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. 1
11) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 3
12) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. 2
13) Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. 3
14) Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. 2
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. 3