Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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HTP111 | INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC RELATIONS | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Lecturer BURCU DEMİR |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to create the necessary infrastructure for a successful public relations practice by introducing the concept, theories and principles of public relations to students. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | The contents of the course include the subjects such as Definition of Public Relations, Historical Development of Public Relations, Target Audience in Public Relations, Proactive and Reactive Public Relations, Public Relations Agencies and In-house Public Relations Unit, Public Relations Projects, Copywriting in Public Relations, The Place of Public Relations in Marketing Communication, Corporate identity, Internal Communication, Corporate Social Responsibility, Reputation Management, Issue Management, Risk Management, Crisis Management, Sponsorship, Corporate Advertising, Lobbying, International Public Relations, Public Diplomacy, Financial Public Relations, Ethics in Public Relations, Public Relations Organizations. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Summarize the historical process of public relations. |
Distinguish the meanings of public relations and related concepts. |
Debate the theories about public relations and give examples from these concepts. |
List the stages of public relations practices. |
Give examples about public relations and sponsorship applications. |
Determine appropriate message strategies and the right channels for organizations to communicate well with their target audience. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Related Section of Course Book-Presentation | General Information About the Course, What is Public Relations? | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
2 | Related Section of Course Book-Presentation | Historical Development of Public Relations I | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
3 | Related Section of Course Book-Presentation | Historical Development of Public Relations II | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
4 | Related Section of Course Book-Presentation | Target Audience in Public Relations | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
5 | Related Section of Course Book-Presentation | Proactive and Reactive Public Relations, Public Relations Agencies and In-house Public Relations Unit | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
6 | Related Section of Course Book-Presentation | Public Relations Projects | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
7 | Related Section of Course Book-Presentation | An overview | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Related Section of Course Book-Presentation | Copywriting in Public Relations | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion,General Evaluation |
10 | Related Section of Course Book-Presentation | The Place of Public Relations in Marketing Communication | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
11 | Related Section of Course Book-Presentation | Corporate identity | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
12 | Related Section of Course Book-Presentation | Internal Communication, Corporate Social Responsibility, Reputation Management | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
13 | Related Section of Course Book-Presentation | Issue Management, Risk Management, Crisis Management | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
14 | Related Section of Course Book-Presentation | Sponsorship, Corporate Advertising, Lobbying, International Public Relations, Public Diplomacy, Financial Public Relations | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
15 | Rewiew of Course | Ethics in Public Relations, Public Relations Organizations | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion,General Evaluation |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Okay, A. ve Okay, A. (2018). Halkla İlişkiler Kavram, Strateji ve Uygulamaları, İstanbul: Der Yayınları. |
Peltekoglu, Balta, F. (2009). Halkla Iliskiler Nedir, Istanbul: Beta Publications |
Bernays, Edward L. (2013). Public Relations, University of Oklahoma Press |
Theaker, A. (2008). Halkla Iliskilerin El Kitabi, Istanbul: MediaCat Books, 2nd Ed. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Secondary-level qualification has been gained to date information in their respective fields based on textbooks, supplies, application tools and other resources supported by basic theoretical and practical knowledge to have.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Foreign Trade has basic knowledge in the field.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Foreign Trade has acquired in the field of basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the same area at the same level or at the level of advanced training in an area to acquire the skills to use.
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Foreign Trade has acquired basic knowledge about the area and using the skills, ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze the evidence-based solutions to develop.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Decisions, actions and behaviors related to the field of foreign trade is the ability to use the knowledge gained.
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Analyze information on foreign trade area, has the ability to interpret and evaluate.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Foreign Trade area as the basic level to conduct an independent study.
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Foreign Trade encountered in applications related to the field to solve complex and unpredictable problems to take responsibility as a team member.
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Within the framework of a project under the responsibility of employees to conduct activities for development.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Foreign Trade gained in the field of basic knowledge and skills to critically evaluate, to determine and meet the learning needs.
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An advanced education level education in the same field or the same level to direct a profession.
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To gain an awareness of lifelong learning.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Foreign Trade issues related to the field have the basic knowledge and skills at the level of ideas through written and verbal communication to transfer.
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Foreign Trade issues related to the field of ideas and proposals for solutions to problems and with people who are experts to share.
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A foreign language, at least in the general level of European Language Portfolio A2 monitor and using the information in the field of Foreign Trade to communicate with colleagues.
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Foreign Trade areas as required by the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation least with computer software to use information and communication technologies.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Foreign Trade area related to the field of data collection, dissemination stages of implementation and results of the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values have.
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Social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues have sufficient awareness.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Assignment (Homework) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Project Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Technical Visit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Web Based Learning | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Practice at a workplace | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Occupational Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Social Activity | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Thesis Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Report Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 42 | 0 | 128 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |