Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basic Journalism
Course Code: BMY105
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To teach the basic concepts related to journalism, to make students have a general knowledge about journalistic, journalistic and journalistic practices.

Course Content

To have knowledge about newspaper, journalism profession, press ethics rules, news compilation, writing, evaluation. How to become a professional person and the importance of this profession for societies such as issues to share.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Aslıhan TOPAL
Learning Outcomes
1.Have knowledge about the history and development of journalism profession.
2.Makes the definition of the journalist.
3.The social role of the journalist understands.
4.Students will be able to know and compare types of journalism.
5.Makes the definition of news, learns the principles of journalism.
6.Basic information about journalism is transferred and prepared for student applications.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Giving information about the content of the course
Week 2 - Theoretical
The purpose of communication the concept of communication, definition and properties of communication development
Week 3 - Theoretical
The concept of mass communication, basic characteristics of mass communication tools, newspaper and newspaper properties
Week 4 - Theoretical
Newspaper and newspaper features, journalistic profession
Week 5 - Theoretical
The role and importance of Journalism in society ( relation between journalism and mass media, characteristics of written press and oral media, social effects of journalism)
Week 6 - Theoretical
The role and importance of Journalism in society ( relation between journalism and mass media, characteristics of written press and oral media, social effects of journalism)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Types of journalism, newspaper types
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Basic principles and duties of the journalist, rights and responsibilities of the journalist (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Basic principles and duties of the journalist, rights and responsibilities of the journalist
Week 10 - Theoretical
Basic principles and duties of the journalist, rights and responsibilities of the journalist
Week 11 - Theoretical
News concept, importance and features
Week 12 - Theoretical
Basic principles of journalism
Week 13 - Theoretical
Public opinion functions and public opinion formation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Determining the agenda in journalism, media-agenda relation, definition and types of agenda, the power of determining the agenda of the media, Ethics in journalism, ethical rules and professional ethics
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment150230
Project150230
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
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5
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5
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5
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026