TITLE:
Journalism Education in the Age of AI: Curriculum Analysis from Turkey
AUTHORS:
Ayşe Fulya Şen
KEYWORDS:
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Journalism Education, Curriculum Analysis, Practical AI Applications
JOURNAL NAME:
Advances in Applied Sociology,
Vol.15 No.4,
April
30,
2025
ABSTRACT: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping the future of journalism. As both a transformative tool and a potential challenge, AI has begun to influence journalism education as well. This study explores how AI is currently integrated into journalism curricula at two public universities in Turkey: Ankara University and Istanbul University. By analyzing syllabi and conducting an in-depth interview with a journalism educator, the study reveals that AI is not yet systematically embedded in journalism education. The findings suggest that while both universities address digital transformation, direct references to AI are limited. Practical applications and hands-on training with AI tools are largely absent. Based on the analysis, the study emphasizes the need to restructure journalism education in Turkey to incorporate AI literacy, practical competencies, and ethical considerations.