One of the world-renowned academics in the field of media and communication studies, Prof. Dr. Mark Deuze will be the guest of the online seminar to be held by the Near East University Faculty of Communication, Department of Journalism. The seminar titled “The Future of Media: The Role and Practice of Journalism” will be moderated by Assist. Prof. Dr. Özen Çatal will take place online on Monday, October 24, at 11:00.

Prof. Dr. Deuze has eleven printed books and numerous publications in the field of journalism and media studies. The seminar, through which Mark Deuze will be a guest, can also be watched live on YouTube from the “Near East University Official” account.

In the light of new technologies, the effects of possible changes in the media on the journalism profession will be discussed, and the conversation will take place in English. The interview with Deuze will be available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-vzERMCF0w.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayça Demet Atay: “It is one of our most important priorities to educate our students studying in the journalism department with an understanding of a profession in accordance with the requirements of the time.”
Near East University Faculty of Communication Head of Journalism Department Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayça Demet Atay, emphasizing that the media is one of the areas most transformed by the increasing use of internet and social media with the developing technology, said, “It is one of our most important priorities to educate our students studying at the journalism department with a professional understanding in accordance with the requirements of the time.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atay said, “It is very important for us to bring one of the most important academicians in this field in the world, Prof. Dr. Mark Deuze, together with our students to talk about the transformation of the media and the future of the media.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Dolunay: “We care about bringing new perspectives by bringing together the world’s leading names in their fields with our students.”
Emphasizing that in addition to the educational activities they carry out with their competent academic staff, they want to bring in new perspectives by bringing together the world’s leading names in their fields with their students, Near East University Faculty of Communication Deputy Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Dolunay said, “As is the general policy of our university, this event will also be a meaningful activity in the context of the education we carry out in our faculty in accordance with the policy based on the integrity of theoretical foundations and current approaches.” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dolunay also said, “We invite scientists and all interested parties, especially communicators, to the event that will be broadcast live on the official Youtube account of the Near East University.”