MEDICINE
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
NMD3120	Media and Conflict	Spring	3	0	3	5

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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 AYBERK CAN ERTUNA
Course Objectives:	In this course the challenges that journalists face when reporting on war will be examined through historical examples. We will assess the role of the media in conflicts and conflict resolution and discuss the moral and ethical issues about reporting wars.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
This course aims to help students develop following skills:

1. A knowledge of historical progress of reporting wars and conflicts
2. Ability to assess conflict coverage in the media from a critical perspective
3. A knowledge of different types of written and audio visual dispatches from front lines
4. An understanding of concepts; peace journalism and conflict sensitive journalism

Course Content

“Nothing in the field of journalism is more glamorous than being a war correspondent” said famous American broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite. However, it is also the most challenging one, not only because of the potential physical and psychological hazards of the field, but also because of the political, social, economic and sometimes technological pressures. Therefore in this course the role of media in times of conflict and resolution, reporting from the war zone and journalistic ethics will be discussed throughout the term.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course
2)	Wars, conflicts and journalism: Introduction of basic definitions, discussing the transformation of the armed conflicts
3)	From Crimean War to World War II: Discussing how technology transformed war reporting (telegraph, photography and cinema), analyzing the effects of propaganda and censorship
4)	Vietnam War and Falkland War: Discussing the effects of TV journalism and political repercussions
5)	24/7 News reporting and war in Afghanistan: Analyzing the framing and "spinning" of wars; CNN Vs. Al Jazeera
6)	Gulf War and Iraq Wars: Discussing the effects of press pools and embedding on journalistic practice
7)	Class discussion
8)	Ethical issues in war journalism: Discussing the international efforts in defining ethical standards
9)	Peace journalism: Analyzing the concepts of peace journalism and conflict sensitive journalism
10)	Reporting conflicts in the age of Internet: Analyzing the role of social media and open source intelligence in conflict reporting
11)	Safety of journalists: Understanding how journalists prepare for missions in conflict zones and safety in the field
12)	Guest Speaker: Learning from the experiences of a seasoned war reporter
13)	Presentation of projects
14)	Presentation of projects

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

- Cottle, S. (2006). Mediatized Conflict: Developments in Media and Conflict Studies, Berkshire: Open University Press.
- Entman, R (1993). Framing: Toward Clarification of a Fractured Paradigm, Journal of Communication 43(4), 51-58.
- Galtung J., Fischer D. (2013) High Road, Low Road: Charting the Course for Peace Journalism. SpringerBriefs on Pioneers in Science and Practice, vol 5. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-32481-9_8
- Hanitzsch, T. (2004). Journalists as Peacekeeping Force? Peace Journalism and mass communication theory. Journalism Studies, 5 (4), 483-495.
- McLaughlin, G. (2002). The War Correspondent, London: Pluto Press.
- Noris, P., Kern, M., Just, M. (2003). Framing Terrorism: The News Media, the Government and the Public, New York: Routledge.
- Thussu, D.K., Freeman, D. (2003). War and the Media (pp. 87-98). London: Sage Publications.
- Zeitoff, T. (2017). How Social Media Is Changing Conflict, Journal of Conflict Resolution. 61 (9). 1970-1991.

References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	5	70
Homework Assignments	1	4	4
Midterms	1	3	3
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			122

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)	Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2)	In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3)	In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4)	Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5)	By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6)	Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7)	Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8)	Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9)	In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10)	Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11)	Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12)	Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13)	Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14)	Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15)	Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16)	Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17)	The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18)	Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19)	Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20)	Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21)	Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22)	In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23)	Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24)	Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25)	In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26)	Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27)	Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28)	Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29)	Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30)	Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31)	Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32)	Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process