NEWS AND INTERVIEWS TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
STV364	NEWS AND INTERVIEWS TECHNIQUES	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. METİN KUŞ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to teach all the processes and techniques of news and interview type, to gain the necessary communication skills through news and interview technique.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course content includes various topics such as the distinction between news and reality, the person who produces the news: journalist and reporter, journalism idioms, news qualities, news value, news hierarchy, event and situation journalism, threshold watchdog and agenda setting, news components, news sources, elements of news and news writing techniques, interview technique, interview types, news interview, interview writing, elements to be considered in the interview.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Masters the basic processes of journalism.
Learns and can discuss the logic and function of journalism.
Knows the characteristics of the news and the criteria that determine its news value.
Can distinguish between event and situation reporting.
Learns and applies news writing techniques.
Learns interview technique.
Can distinguish between conversation, interview and reportage.
Knows the types of interviews, especially masters the news interview technique.
Can prepare interview transcripts.
Gains awareness of the processes and steps that need to be taken into consideration during the interview process.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Research on the subject	Introduction	Lecture and discussion
2	Research on the subject	Definition and scope of news and journalism, news and reality relationship	Lecture and discussion
3	Research on the subject	Basic qualities of journalism	Lecture and discussion
4	Research on the subject	Newsworthiness	Lecture and discussion
5	Research on the subject	News hierarchy	Lecture and discussion
6	Research on the subject	Distinction between event and situation journalism, news components	Lecture and discussion
7	Research on the subject	News gathering and news sources	Lecture and discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Research on the subject	News elements: 5N1K technique, news entry techniques	Lecture and discussion
10	Research on the subject	News writing techniques	Lecture and discussion
11	Research on the subject	News writing practices	Lecture and discussion
12	Research on the subject	Interview technique, interview, interview, and interview distinction	Lecture and discussion
13	Research on the subject	News interview writing	Lecture and discussion
14	Research on the subject	Criteria to be considered in an interview	Lecture and discussion
15	Research on the subject	An overview	Lecture and discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Aslan, K. (2005). Soru nasıl sorulur? - Haberciler için bilgi toplama, mülakat ve röportajda soru tekniği. Anahtar Kitaplar.
Bildirici, F. (2020). Röportaj: Edebi Nitelikli Gazetecilik Ürünü. Sivil Toplum Kuruluşları İçin Hak Temelli Gazetecilik Kılavuzu, 167.
Cereci, S. (2005). Haber ve Röportaj Tekniği.
Erzurum, F. (2014). Haber Yazım Kurallarının Ulusal Yayın Yapan Televizyon Kanallarında Kullanılmasına Yönelik Durum Saptaması (Doctoral dissertation, Anadolu University (Turkey).
Kaptan, A. (2008). Haberciliğin Temel Kuralları ve Röportaj Teknikleri. Mercan Kitap.
Kasım, M. (2008). Radyo ve televizyonda röportajın sistematiği. Selçuk İletişim, 5(3), 184-195.
Tayfur, G. (2018). Haber Toplama, Yazma ve Yayınlama Teknikleri. Eğitim Yayınevi.
Yavalar, D. E., & Çakır, H. (2021). Yaşar Kemal’in ‘Allah’ın Askerleri’ isimli Eserini Edebi Gazetecilik (Röportaj) Tekniği Üzerinden Yeniden Okumak. Kurgu, 29(2), 1-26.
Yılmaz, Y. (2015). Türkiye’de Gazetecilik Mesleği. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Yüksel, E., Gürcan, H. İ., Keskin Vural, İ., & Birsen, H. (2013). Haber Yazma Teknikleri. Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayını No, 2687.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to know the basic concepts of Graphic Design and to define how these concepts are reflected in designs.
2	will be able to define the function of Graphic Design in communal and social contexts.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to organize the relations between the target audience and the visual design.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to apply the past and current technical knowledge and methods in the field of Graphic Design with the competence required by the design process.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to apply designs with appropriate combinations by considering the interaction of the field of Graphic Design with other disciplines.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to behave according to the values of social, cultural, scientific and professional ethics in the design process of Graphic Design.
2	will be able to use and reflect quality, cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues in the all kind of processes in the field.
3	will be able to implements planned tasks in the desired manner and on time by organizing comprehensive design processes in the field of Graphic Design in individual or group works.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to use and relate the information that obtained in Graphic Design education for higher academic education processes or different field disciplines.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to explain the theorical and applicational knowledge related to the field of Graphic Design with using appropriate presentation and communication techniques.
2	will be able to use a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European language portfolio.
3	will be able to use basic computer softwares, information and communication technologies and graphic design programs as required by the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	wil be able to demonstrate....

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	12	3	36
Preliminary & Further Study	12	2	24
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	8	2	16
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	2	24
Assignment (Homework)	1	2	2
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	4	2	8
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	1	2	2
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	3	3	9
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	2	2
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	57	0	127