COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Public Relations
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
MPAZ 214
Fall/Spring
2
0
2
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives In this course, it is aimed to provide the students with the basic concepts, tools, method knowledge and crisis management skills about the relations with the people.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Examine concepts related to public relations
  • Explain the development of public relations in Turkey,
  • Identify the usage points of public relations in the field of marketing,
  • Interpret the differences between internal and external public relations,
  • Criticize events related to public relations
Course Description In this course, the students will gain knowledge and skills about the use of communication tools and strategies related to public relations by working with definitions, basic concepts and historical examples related to public relations.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Public Relations as a Concept, Historical Development of Public Relations in the World and in Turkey Işık, M. (2017). Halkla İlişkilere Giriş, Eğitim Yayınevi, Chapter 1, pp 6-23. ISBN 6054392919.
2 Practice Areas of Public Relations, Relation to Other Fields, Public Relations as a Profession Işık, M. (2017). Halkla İlişkilere Giriş, Eğitim Yayınevi, Chapter 1, pp 24-31. ISBN 6054392919.
3 Practice Areas of Public Relations, Relation to Other Fields, Public Relations as a Profession Işık, M. (2017). Halkla İlişkilere Giriş, Eğitim Yayınevi, Chapter 1, pp 32-39. ISBN 6054392919.
4 Strategic Management of Public Relations Işık, M. (2017). Halkla İlişkilere Giriş, Eğitim Yayınevi, Chapter 2, pp 40-51. ISBN 6054392919.
5 Platforms, Tools and Methods used at Public Relations Işık, M. (2017). Halkla İlişkilere Giriş, Eğitim Yayınevi, Chapter 2, pp 52-56. ISBN 6054392919.
6 Platforms, Tools and Methods used at Public Relations Işık, M. (2017). Halkla İlişkilere Giriş, Eğitim Yayınevi, Chapter 2, pp 56-70. ISBN 6054392919.
7 Midterm
8 Public Relations Models, Internal and External Relations Işık, M. (2017). Halkla İlişkilere Giriş, Eğitim Yayınevi, Chapter 3, pp 71-76. ISBN 6054392919.
9 Public Relations Models, Internal and External Relations Işık, M. (2017). Halkla İlişkilere Giriş, Eğitim Yayınevi, Chapter 3, pp 78-83. ISBN 6054392919.
10 Public Relations for Marketing Purposes Işık, M. (2017). Halkla İlişkilere Giriş, Eğitim Yayınevi, Chapter 4, pp 85-91. ISBN 6054392919.
11 Strategic Practices at public Relations Işık, M. (2017). Halkla İlişkilere Giriş, Eğitim Yayınevi, Chapter 4, pp 92-98. ISBN 6054392919.
12 Public Relations in the Information Society and Critical Perspectives on Public relations Işık, M. (2017). Halkla İlişkilere Giriş, Eğitim Yayınevi, Chapter 5, pp 100-123. ISBN 6054392919.
13 Public Relations in the Information Society and Critical Perspectives on Public relations Işık, M. (2017). Halkla İlişkilere Giriş, Eğitim Yayınevi, Chapter 5, pp 124-147. ISBN 6054392919.
14 Public Relations in the Information Society and Critical Perspectives on Public relations Işık, M. (2017). Halkla İlişkilere Giriş, Eğitim Yayınevi, Chapter 6, pp 155-155. ISBN 6054392919.
15 Review of the Semester
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Halkla İlişkilere Giriş, Işık M., (2016), Eğitim Yayınevi, ISBN 6054392919.

Suggested Readings/Materials

Dijital Halkla İlişkiler: Kavram ve Araçları, Pelenk Özel A., Yılmaz Sert N., (2015), Derin Yayınları, ISBN 6054993444.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
35
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
25
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
14
1
14
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
14
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
12
Final Exams
1
18
    Total
90

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to know the marketing process and its environment by having the theoretical knowledge in marketing.

2

To be able to carry out marketing activities within the framework of the relevant legislation provisions by recognizing the documents related to marketing.

3

To be able to use the modern techniques, tools and information technologies required for marketing-related applications.

4

To be aware of the sales organizations, sales management and sales techniques and manage the sales process and solve the possible problems that may arise.

5

To be able to analyse the customer behaviour and use this information at the local and global scenarios.

X
6

To be able to determine and effectively use the marketing related applications for modern techniques, tools and information technologies.

X
7

To be able to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

X
8

To be able to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, and apply them in the work environment.

X
9

To have a wide acquaintance with the math skills and statistical knowledge required for the vocational area.

10

To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using English at the general level of European Language Portfolio A2.

11

To be able to act as an example to the society by the needs of social life and with its attitudes and attitudes.

12

To have the ability of occupational information synthesizing, analysing, interpreting, questioning, criticism, and to understand the professional legal regulations to adopt a lifelong learning approach accordingly.

13

To be able to direct his/her education to a further level of education.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest