The Department of Journalism carries out its educational, research, and practical activities in line with the universal principles of journalism, a scientific approach, and a strong sense of social responsibility, guided by the following core values.
- To adopt a reliable and responsible journalism approach based on verified information in accordance with the fundamental principles of journalism.
- To uphold an impartial and responsible communication approach that serves the public interest while adhering to national and universal ethical principles of journalism.
- To develop critical and analytical thinking skills that enable the evaluation of social events within their cause-and-effect relationships.
- To strengthen students’ professional competencies by maintaining a balance between theoretical knowledge and professional practice in journalism education.
- To encourage the conscious and ethical use of digital media, new communication technologies, and artificial intelligence applications in the field of journalism.
- To cultivate communicators who are aware of journalism’s impact on society, are sensitive to social issues, and adopt a solution-oriented perspective.
- To support freedom of expression, pluralism, and respect for human rights as fundamental elements of a democratic society.
- To foster lifelong learning by encouraging individuals to follow developments in journalism and continuously improve their professional skills.
- To promote creativity in news production processes and encourage the exploration of diverse narrative forms and new media opportunities.
- To cultivate communicators who preserve local values while keeping pace with global developments, understand different cultures, and think in a multidimensional way.
