Faculty of Communication Sciences | Department of Journalism (30% English) | Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

A variety of assessment methods such as mid-term(s), assignment(s), exercise(s), project(s), practice(s), and a final exam are implemented in the programme. Assessment methods may include classical test(s), multiple-choice test(s), homework(s), performance evaluation(s), and product evaluation(s). In order to graduate from the programme, cumulative GPA must be minimum 2.00. A course grade is constituted by evaluating the above stated elements and given by using letters. Letter grades and their associated coefficients are as follows;

In our department, process-oriented assessment is conducted in all courses. Therefore, throughout the semester, students' attendance to classes, completion of assignments and activities given in class, and active participation in in-class discussions determine their success. The assessment tools for each course are as follows:

1. Midterm exam (20%)
2. Assignments and activities (quizzes, readings, discussions, applications, assignments) (20%)
3. Final exam or Final project (60%)

The proportional distribution of assessment based on the structures of courses in our department, such as practical or theoretical, may vary. However, the midterm exam cannot exceed 40%, and the final exam cannot be more than 60%. In practical courses where the final exam is set at 60%, it can be combined with applied work and examination.

Assessment of courses is tailored to the structure of the course. For instance, in practical courses such as Newspaper Publishing, Photography, or Web Design, practical-based performance evaluations such as news reporting, photography, and/or web design are conducted instead of written exams or assignments.

The dates of exams are determined by the relevant academic unit's board of directors and announced to students at least 15 days before the exams of that semester.

For students who are unable to attend any of the midterm or final exams due to valid and compelling reasons determined by the Senate of our university, a makeup exam is arranged by the board of directors of the relevant academic unit.

Students who wish to take the makeup exam must submit a petition to the administration of the relevant unit with a document explaining their excuse attached, at least five working days before the announced exam date for that course or courses.

The contribution of midterm assessments to the final grade cannot be less than 40% or more than 60%. The final evaluation, considering the overall success level of all students taking the course, is determined by the teaching staff using letter grades (e.g., AA, AB, BA...).

Grade	Coefficient
AA	4,0
AB	3,7
BA	3,3
BB	3,0
BC	2,7
CB	2,3
CC	2,0
CD	1,7
DC	1,3
DD	1,0
FF	0,0