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Course Code: 
COMM 300
Course Type: 
Elective
P: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
0
ECTS: 
15
Course Language: 
English
Course Coordinator: 
Course Objectives: 
The goal of Internship is (1) to acquire first-hand knowledge about the field of work; (2) to experience new professional activities and relationships; and (3) to apply conceptual knowledge in the work environment.
Course Content: 
  1. Practice at applying the tools of communication for the field.
  2. Heightened awareness of the significance of corporate culture.
  3. Skills unique to his/her field.
  4. Valuable insider knowledge about the industry.
  5. A portfolio of work completed including written content and evidence of events/actual projects… that he/she coordinates.

A work log summarizing daily activities, likes and dislikes, observations, and lessons learned.

Course Methodology: 
5: Problem Solving, 9: Demonstration, 12: Groupwork, 13: Field Work
Course Evaluation Methods: 
C: Homework, E: Project/Design

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1) Enhances his/her knowledge of the field. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 5, 9, 12, 13 C, E
2) Improves specialized skills. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 5, 9, 12, 13 C, E
3) Gains experience in the workplace. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 5, 9, 12, 13 C, E
4) Strengthens his/her ability to compete for entry- level jobs. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 5, 9, 12, 13 C, E
5) Obtains networking contacts within the profession. 2, 4, 6, 9 9, 12, 13 C, E
6) Sees how his/her internship evolved, how his/her attitudes evolved and knowledge developed, and how communication theory and principles fit into the pragmatics through the portfolio of work and the work log he/she has kept. 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 5, 9, 12, 13 C, E

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study Materials
1 Completion of the Internship Contract Form, which specifies his/her work schedule and job description and signed by both him/her and the Department Internship Coordinator &

Commitment to work

 
2 Second working week  
3 Third working week  
4 Fourth working week  
5 Fifth working week  
6 Sixth working week  
7 Seventh working week  
8 Eighth working week – Site visit by the Coordinator  
9 Ninth working week  
10 10th working week  
11 11th working week  
12 12th working week  
13 13th working week  
14 Final working week – Submission of the portfolio of work and the work log to the Department Internship Coordinator  
15 Final working week – Submission of the portfolio of work and the work log to the Department Internship Coordinator  
16 Final  

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook  
Additional Resources  

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents  
Assignments  
Exams  

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Internship evaluation forms completed by the employer (These are sent via e-mail) 1 50
On-site coordinator evaluations 1 20
Portfolio and journal 1 30
Total   100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade   -
Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade   100
Total   100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Defines basic concepts, theories, methods, and domains of study specific to radio, television and cinema by associating them with the findings and theories of humanities and social sciences.     X    
2 Demonstrates the responsibilities, effective participation, coordination, and planning skills essential for harmonious and efficient teamwork in the production processes relative to the radio, television and cinema fields.         X
3 Generates media products in accordance with professional standards in various narrative forms and genres specific to the field by synthesizing up-to-date knowledge and skills for expertise acquired through applied and theoretical courses.         X
4 Manifests professional knowledge and such skills as copywriting, image management, editing, sound design, producing and directing, media management in different fields of radio, television and cinema locally and globally.         X
5 Holds responsibility in broadcasting by integrating national and international rules of law that media professionals should pursue with professional ethical principles.       X  
6 Comprehends the knowledge and skills related to institutional operation and management in the production and broadcasting processes of radio, television and cinema for the common interest.         X
7 Evaluates radio, television and cinema fields analytically and critically from their institutional structuring to products regarding a wide range of cultural, artistic, economic, and social relations.       X  
8 Has the ability to collect visual, audio and written data, conduct research, evaluate, report and offer creative solutions in the fields of radio, television and cinema.         X
9 Develops original projects for radio, television and cinema by following new technologies, developments, and ideas in the fields of art, culture, and media at the national and global planes.         X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration

 

14 3 days a week x 8 hours = 24 336
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 2 28
Homework (Portfolio and journal) 2 10 20
Total Work Load     384
Total Work Load / 25 (h)     15,36
ECTS Credit of the Course     15
None