|
Department of Journalism aims to train future journalists, who are determined to be ethical in the profession, equipped with social responsibility, defending the importance and necessity of freedom of press, able to analyze the current issues from a sociological, economical, cultural and political viewpoint and last but not least, become bilingual in the national/international media avenue. The Department provides the students with a multi-dimensional education and believes that theory and practice go hand in hand. In this respect, the curriculum offers students opportunities of searching and drafting news as well as reportage, research and analysis techniques and an in-depth experience on investigative journalism, newspaper design, Internet journalism and radio-TV journalism.
General Information About the Program
The education at the department is centered round a tripod:
Journalism courses which are geared towards the profession; Communication courses which are theoretical; and University electives which are based on general education practices. Especially the last two years are mostly geared towards professional theories and practice. While Photography is offered as a compulsory course, underwater photography course is offered as an elective. As well as theory, students are provided with opportunities aiming to develop their practical skills. Students must do internship for 40 days in one of the respected newspapers before graduation. Each student is expected to produce a six-page newspaper as the senior project which will be evaluated by a jury of five, two of which will be established journalists from the field. Every news story, photograph and other material used in the newspaper are expected to be original.
Education
Department of Journalism aims to educate “investigative journalists” for modern thinking, observant and responsible media institutions of our time. Taking this aim into consideration, the multi-dimensional curriculum has been prepared to balance theory with practical aspects of journalism. Our faculty features a Media Center in addition to the in-house media EMU-TV, Radio EMU, Gündem Newspaper and GündemNet which provide students with industry-level experience. The faculty hosts a multinational mix of academicians and students, providing the students with a unique environment of multiculturalism and multilingualism.
Facilities
Traditional approaches towards journalism have been changing with the latest developments in technology. Keeping this in mind, the department constantly upgrades its curriculum and makes it more feasible for the students’ expectations. For example, Desktop Publishing and Online Journalism are two courses which would require the students to use the latest technology. Additionally, the students are able to convert their knowledge, which they have gained during courses, into practical execution at the Center of Research and Communication for Peace, EMU-TV, Gündem Newspaper and GündemNet. Moreover, the students can also become “student assistants” and contribute towards their education financially as well as gaining professional experience.
Career Opportunities
The students, who graduate from the Department of Journalism, would be equipped with the theoretical and practical knowledge of the industry. Students, upon graduation, will be able to pursue job opportunities at national and international newspapers as journalists, sports reporters, photography reporters, photo editors, editors in chief, editors, news coordinators, directors of news, publication coordinators, and magazine news reporters. Graduates of the department can also work at newspaper representative offices and online journalism sector.
Degrees, Courses, Programs | Eastern Mediterranean University |
