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Program of Communication Design

RTS423

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Course Code
RTS423
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Discuss the fundamental concepts of television journalism, its historical development, and its political economy.
  2. Gain knowledge and skills about news program types, content structure, and the production process.
  3. Evaluate the transformation, opportunities, risks, and ethical issues of television journalism in the context of new media and artificial intelligence.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to convey to students the fundamental concepts of television journalism, the historical development of news programs, their content and narrative structure, production processes, and the transformation they have undergone in the context of new media. Students will examine television journalism in both its theoretical and practical dimensions, gaining knowledge and skills regarding the design, presentation, and ethical aspects of news programs.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Basic concepts related to news and journalism-I
2nd Week Basic concepts related to news and journalism-II
3rd Week Television journalism: Basic concepts and characteristics-I
4th Week Television journalism: Basic concepts and characteristics-II
5th Week The political economy of television journalism: Theoretical discussion
6th Week The political economy of television journalism: Examples from around the world and Turkey
7th Week Kinds of news programs: Current affairs, debate, documentary-news
8th Week News programs in Turkey: Historical and current analysis
9th Week Content design and narrative structure in news programs
10th Week Studio layout, camera use, and moderation in news programs
11th Week Interviews and live broadcasts in news programs
12th Week Practical exercises and discussion
13th Week Practical exercises and discussion
14th Week Artificial intelligence and news programs: Opportunities, risks and ethical issues.
Recommended or Required Reading1. Anadolu Ajansı (2018). Muhabir: Habercinin El Kitabı, Ankara: Anadolu Ajansı Yayınları.
2. A. Rıdvan Bülbül (2001). Haberin Anatomisi ve Temel Yaklaşımlar. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
3. E. Nezih Orhon (2005). Televizyon Haber Program Yapımı. Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları.
4. John Fiske (1987). Television Culture. London: Routledge.
5. Boyd-Barrett, O. and Rantanen, T. (2004). The Globalization of News. Sage.
6. McNair, B. (2017). An Introduction to Political Communication. Routledge.
7. Daniel Chandler (2016). Notes on the Construction of Reality in TV News Programmes. https://resource.download.wjec.co.uk/vtc/2016-17/16-17_1-33/website/pdf/4-representation/additional-reading-construction-of-reality-chand.pdf
8. Jonathan Turner (2009). The Sociology of Emotions: Basic Theoretical Arguments, Emotion Review 1 (4), 340-354.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Discussion
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 50
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 5 4 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 5 10
Presentation (including preperation)
Research 5 5 25
Total Work Load149
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.96
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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