Information Package / Course Catalogue
New Journalism Practices
Course Code: GZT209
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To convey and introduce to students the new journalism practices that have emerged with digitalization.

Course Content

In this course, students are informed and introduced to journalism practices, news data collection techniques and new opportunities that have emerged with the development of technology.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Recognize mobile citizen journalism.
2.Learn and apply YouTube journalism.
3.Learn and apply social media journalism.
4.Learn and apply data journalism.
5.Learn and apply podcast journalism.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ercan, Eren Ekin (2025). Dijital Çağda Yeni Gazetecilik Pratikleri. İstanbul: Doruk Yayınları.
2.Yurdigül, Y., & Yüksel, H. (2012). Gazeteciliğin dönüşümü: Yeni medyaya entegrasyon sürecinde değişen habercilik pratikleri. Akdeniz Üniversitesi İletişim Fakültesi Dergisi, (18), 140-161.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Historical development of journalism
Week 2 - Theoretical
Mobile Citizen Journalism
Week 3 - Theoretical
Youtube and Reporting
Week 4 - Theoretical
Video News Documentary Culture
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ambient Journalism
Week 6 - Theoretical
Instagram and Reporting
Week 7 - Theoretical
Participatory Journalism Culture
Week 8 - Practice
Data Journalism I
Week 9 - Practice
Data Journalism II
Week 10 - Practice
Robot Journalism
Week 11 - Practice
Gonzo Journalism
Week 12 - Practice
AI-based journalism
Week 13 - Practice
Podcast Journalism
Week 14 - Practice
Drone and Reporting
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory72335
Lecture - Practice72335
Assignment1325
Term Project28220
Midterm Examination114115
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
3
3
3
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
2
2
3
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026