Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : HAT122 |
| Course Type | : Required |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 1 |
| Credit | : 3 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 4 |
The aim of this course is to help students develop their traditional journalism skills in the context of digital transformation by examining newsgathering and writing techniques in conjunction with artificial intelligence applications. The course aims to equip students with the ability to use artificial intelligence tools in news production, verification, content analysis, and presentation processes from an ethical and critical perspective.
This course covers the basic elements of news, evaluation criteria, and writing techniques, as well as AI-assisted news production processes. The course covers data-driven journalism, AI-powered content creation, automated text generation, headline creation, interview simulations, fact-checking, combating disinformation, algorithmic news selection, and ethical issues. In addition, the processes of preparing press releases and producing news stories from press releases are examined through hands-on exercises using AI tools. While developing their skills in producing, editing, and presenting news in both traditional and digital media environments, students gain the ability to analyze the impact of AI on journalism.
| 1. | The ability to explain the basic elements and news values of a news story, and to produce content appropriate for different types of news stories. |
| 2. | The ability to effectively use artificial intelligence tools in the news production process. |
| 3. | The ability to use interview techniques in conjunction with both traditional and digital tools. |
| 4. | The ability to evaluate ethical principles in journalism in the context of artificial intelligence and to analyze methods for combating disinformation and misinformation. |
| 5. | The ability to develop critical and analytical thinking skills in news production processes. |
| 1. | Güreli, N. (2014). Writing News. Kırmızı Kedi Publishing. |
| 2. | Şimşek, A. (2012). Journalism and News Writing Techniques. Eğitim Publishing House. |
| 3. | Gezgin, S. (2002). News Gathering and Writing Techniques. Beta Publications. |
| 4. | Binark, M. (2007). New Media and Journalism. Kalkedon Publications. |
| 5. | Aydoğan, F. (2012). New Media Studies. Derin Publications. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | 14 | %10 |
| Assignment | 1 | %5 |
| Project | 1 | %5 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %20 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 1 | 2 | 42 |
| Lecture - Practice | 14 | 2 | 1 | 42 |
| Assignment | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Project | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 100 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | |
OÇ-1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
OÇ-2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
OÇ-3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
OÇ-4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
OÇ-5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 |