ALTERNATIVE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
THY430	ALTERNATIVE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The course aims to introduce students to the possibilities of alternative media claiming to be the voice of those who cannot be heard in the mainstream media and to provide students with the knowledge to answer the question of how an alternative journalism practice can be established against the mainstream media's problematic structure.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course, in providing historical and theoretical information about alternative media, includes alternative journalism approaches such as rights-oriented journalism, citizen journalism, and peace journalism.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Students will be able to analyse the current structural and practical problems in the mainstream media.
Students will be able to identify the possibilities of alternative media, which claims to be emancipatory and participatory in the face of mainstream media.
Students will be able to recognize alternative media organizations and their functions.
Students will be able to understand the types of alternative journalism.
Students will be able to associate concepts such as democracy, human rights, and civil society with journalism.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Introduction to the course, acquaintance.	Lecture, discussion
2	Reading	Structural issues in mainstream media	Lecture, discussion
3	Reading	Issues related to journalistic practices in mainstream media	Lecture, discussion
4	Reading	Alternative media concept	Lecture, discussion
5	Reading	Historical progress of alternative media	Lecture, discussion
6	Reading	Theoretical foundations of alternative media	Lecture, discussion
7	Reading	Communities, social movements, and alternative media	Lecture, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading & Researching visuals and resources	The seeking for alternative forms of journalism	Lecture, discussion
10	Reading & Researching visuals and resources	Rights-oriented journalism	Lecture, discussion
11	Reading & Researching visuals and resources	Citizen journalism	Lecture, discussion
12	Reading & Researching visuals and resources	Peace journalism	Lecture, discussion
13	Reading	Alternative media cases from Turkey and the world	Lecture, discussion
14	Reading	Student presentations	Individual study
15	Reading	Overall review of the semester	Lecture, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Özer, Ömer. Alternatif Medya Alternatif Gazetecilik, Literatürk Yayınları, 2012.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of aeronautical standards and rules. (Bloom 1)

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize teamwork during the collection, interpretation, announcement and application of data related to the field. (Bloom 6)

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Perform theoretical and practical knowledge related to his/her field in business life using analytical methods and modeling techniques. (Bloom 4)
2	Use maintenance manuals and other sources of information in business life to obtain information about the field
3	Determine the actualities of all technical and administrative documents related with the field. (Bloom 1)
4	Perform theoretical and practical knowledge related to his/her field in business life using analytical methods and modeling techniques. (Bloom 4)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use computer software, information and communication technologies at the level required by the field
2	Interpret the sketches, scheme, graphics that describe the subject. (Bloom 2)

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop solutions for problems faced during application. (Bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determine the learning requirements related with his/her field. (Bloom 3)
2	Use the lifelong learning principles in occupational development. (Bloom 3)

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the technical drawing knowledge effectively in business life. (Bloom 3)
2	By informing the relevant persons and institutions about the related field; state his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions in the field.
3	Debate his/her ideas and solution suggestions with experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. (Bloom 2)
4	Participate in training related to the field at international level. (Bloom 3)
5	Organize activities for the professional development of employees under his/her responsibility. (Bloom 6).

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the knowledge and skills obtained during undergraduate education in work life. (Bloom 3)
2	Solve the problems encountered in his/her field. (Bloom 3)
3	Apply the necessary culture of behavior in the areas of quality management and processes and environmental protection and occupational safety (Bloom 3)
4	Locate the awareness of safety factor to himself and to the team. (Bloom 1)

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	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	1	1
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
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	7	5	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	2	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	129