BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | |||||
| 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 |
| NMD3901 | Digital Investigative Journalism | Spring Fall |
2 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| 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: | 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 Prof. Dr. HASAN KEMAL SUHER |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None. |
| Course Objectives: | The journalism industry is always changing. With the new world of the internet comes a new form of journalism: convergence. Media convergence is defined as a form of cross-media cooperation, usually involving broadcast, print, photography and internet sites. This new form of journalism requires the journalist to be skilled in more than one discipline. For example, a convergence journalist could write an article for a newspaper and produce a broadcast package on the same story all in one day. Convergence journalism also adds more elements and details to a story through the use of more than one outlet to tell the story. This course is aimed to focus on the latest developments in journalism practice with underlining the cross-media applications and to give students basic skills to cover stories in a convergent way. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who succeeded in this course; - will have a view on future of journalism and the place of convergence journalism in this future, - will be able to analyze convergent and multimedia coverage in a more critical way in both technical and ethical manners, - will be able to use cross-media in the same coverage, - will be able to enrich their coverage with blending visual and textual material to tell news stories in a more effective way, - will be able to use computer and basic editing and publishing software for journalism practice, - will learn about the mobile technologies in video and podcast production, - will be equipped with technical and theoretical qualifications to work for news websites as well as televisions, radio stations and other conventional news media, - will pick the right medium for different kinds of stories, - learn about basic verification techniques. |
Course Content
| Students who will be already taken the introductory courses on different sections of journalism will be introduced and re-introduced about the importance of convergence in media as well as technical details about; news writing, photojournalism, fundamentals of multimedia journalism, broadcasting, editing, computer assisted journalism and information graphics. Blogging and podcasting will also be issues during the semester. Students will be obliged to cover convergent real news stories in order to be able to apply what they’ve received from the course. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Overview of the course, the syllabus and the textbooks | |
| 2) | Basics of convergent journalism and web 2.0 | |
| 3) | Content management systems | |
| 4) | Introduction to Wordpress | |
| 5) | Themes | |
| 6) | Dashboard | |
| 7) | Plug-ins | |
| 8) | Midterm | |
| 9) | Content creating and managing | |
| 10) | User management | |
| 11) | Web analytics | |
| 12) | Presentation of projects | |
| 13) | Presentation of projects | |
| 14) | Review of the semester |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Jeffrey S. Wilkinson, August E. Grant and Douglas Fisher. Principles of Convergent Journalism. UK, Oxford University Press, 2008. Stephen Quinn , Vincent Filak. Convergent Journalism An Introduction: Writing and Producing Across Media. New York, Focal Press, 2005. NatGeo Guide to Photography: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/content/dam/ngdotcom/rights-exempt/NatGeo_GuideToPhotography.pdf KALOW, Nancy (2011). Visual Storytelling. Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University P. 6-15 https://documentarystudies.duke.edu/books/visual-storytelling-digital-video-documentary JENKINS, Henry (2006). Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide, New York: New York University Press. P.1-24 (Introduction: “Worship at the Altar of Convergence”: A New Paradigm for Understanding Media Change) FILAK, Vincent F. (2015). Convergent Journalism an Introduction: Writing and Producing Across Media. New York: Focal Press. P.63-74 (Structure and Storytelling) Reuters Handbook: A Reporter’s Guide to TV News Production: P.25-31 (Reporting and Writing Basics) Reuters Video News Handbook: Pictures/Editing/Audio |
| References: | Jeffrey S. Wilkinson, August E. Grant and Douglas Fisher. Principles of Convergent Journalism. UK, Oxford University Press, 2008. Stephen Quinn , Vincent Filak. Convergent Journalism An Introduction: Writing and Producing Across Media. New York, Focal Press, 2005. NatGeo Guide to Photography: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/content/dam/ngdotcom/rights-exempt/NatGeo_GuideToPhotography.pdf KALOW, Nancy (2011). Visual Storytelling. Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University P. 6-15 https://documentarystudies.duke.edu/books/visual-storytelling-digital-video-documentary JENKINS, Henry (2006). Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide, New York: New York University Press. P.1-24 (Introduction: “Worship at the Altar of Convergence”: A New Paradigm for Understanding Media Change) FILAK, Vincent F. (2015). Convergent Journalism an Introduction: Writing and Producing Across Media. New York: Focal Press. P.63-74 (Structure and Storytelling) Reuters Handbook: A Reporter’s Guide to TV News Production: P.25-31 (Reporting and Writing Basics) Reuters Video News Handbook: Pictures/Editing/Audio |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 13 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Application | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 14 | 196 |
| Midterms | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload | 260 | ||
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) | Being able to identify problems and ask right questions | |
| 2) | Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude | |
| 3) | Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail | |
| 4) | Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education | |
| 5) | Applying theoretical concepts in project planning | |
| 6) | Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork | |
| 7) | Increasing efficiency rate in business environment | |
| 8) | Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty | |
| 9) | Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business | |
| 10) | Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding | |
| 11) | Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology | |
| 12) | Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life | |
| 13) | Possessing managing skills and competence | |
| 14) | Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations | |
| 15) | Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment |