Information Package / Course Catalogue
Journalism Research in Turkey and the World
Course Code: GZ508
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to provide the student with information about how research in the field of journalism has developed in the world and in Turkey, its historical course, what it contributes to the profession, and its effects on professional ethics.

Course Content

In this course, topics such as how research in the field of journalism has developed in the world and in Turkey, its historical course, what it contributes to the profession, and its effects on professional ethics are covered through case studies.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Eren Ekin ERCAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Will be able to classify the studies on the press.
2.Will be able to classify the studies on monopolization in the press and the problems it causes.
3.Will be able to evaluate the researches on journalism education.
4.Will be able to evaluate the researches on local press.
5.Interpret the studies on ethical problems in the local press.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Topuz, H. (2006). Türk Basın Tarihi. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.
2.Crowley, D. & Heyer, P. (2023). İletişim Tarihi. Ankara: Siyasal Kibavebi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The scope of research on the press in Turkey
Week 2 - Theoretical
The scope of research on the press in the world
Week 3 - Theoretical
Analyzing the researches in terms of the method applied
Week 4 - Theoretical
Analyzing the studies in terms of the theoretical approach applied
Week 5 - Theoretical
Classification of topics addressed in research
Week 6 - Theoretical
Examination of theses on local press
Week 7 - Theoretical
Examination of theses on monopolization in the press
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Examination of theses on the history of the press
Week 10 - Theoretical
Examination of theses on ethics in journalism
Week 11 - Theoretical
Examination of theses on press workers
Week 12 - Theoretical
Examination of theses on the organizational problems of journalists
Week 13 - Theoretical
Theoretical Examination of theses on journalism education
Week 14 - Theoretical
Analyzing research on women journalists
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 - Theory152375
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
OÇ-1
5
5
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
5
OÇ-5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026