Journalism

CURRICULUM

COMPULSORY MODULES

FIRST SEMESTER

• Introduction to mass communication
• Media literacy
• Microeconomics
• Reading and writing skills-i
• Introduction to computers
• Sociology
• Turkish language
• Turkish

SECOND SEMESTER

• Introduction to new media
• Introduction to cultural studies
• Reading and writing skills-ii
• History of civilization
• Introduction to journalism
• Psychology
• Introduction to radio
• Modern turkish history

THIRD SEMESTER

• Introduction to advertising and public relations
• Intercultural communication
• History of communication
• Advanced reading and writing skills-i
• Introduction to television
• Statistics

FOURTH SEMESTER

• Principles of management
• Theories of mass communication
• Writing for mass communication
• Advanced reading and writing skills-ii
• Media law and ethics
• Area elective

FIFTH SEMESTER

• Basic photography
• Computer aided visual design
• Summer training-i
• News writing-i
• Feature and editorial writing
• University elective

SIXTH SEMESTER

• Social media in communication
• Advanced photography
• Photojournalism
• Area elective
• Radio-tv news writing and reporting
• University elective

SEVENTH SEMESTER

• Political economy and media
• Research methods for social sciences
• Summer training-ii
• News writing-ii
• Page design-i
• Area elective

EIGHTH SEMESTER

• Magazine writing and reporting
• Page design-ii
• Journalism case studies
• Online journalism
• Graduation project
• Area elective

OPTIONAL MODULES

• Global journalism
• Journalism genres
• Investigative reporting
• Intercultural communication
• Film analysis
• Documentary production
• Interview techniques
• History of cinema
• Public address
• Social responsibility projects management
• Tv genres
• Editing
• Social media applications
• Introduction to directing
• Lighting design
• Film Genres

ACCREDITATIONS

• The Turkish Republic Higher Education Board (YÖK)
• The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Board of Higher Education Planning Accreditation and Coordination Board (YÖDAK)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Required documents:

• Completed application form
• Higher/Secondary Certificate or equivalents (e.g. O/A’Level, WAEC/NECO)
• Evidence of English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5). Students without these documents will take the CIU English proficiency exam on campus following arrival
• Scanned copy of international passport/birth certificate
• Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application)

FEES