INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HIT425	INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to assess how public relations are used by different actors in the international context.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects as in definition of internationalism, explaining international concepts related to public relations, analysis of samples from Turkey and other countries, listing of international actors, listing the stages of international public relations and advertising campaigns.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define at least 3 of international public relations environments
List the stages of international public relations and publicity campaign
Summarize at least 4 concepts of international public relations and publicity
Summarize the characteristics of at least 2 international public relations actors
Comparatively analyze the international public relations and publicity campaigns and the international and local campaigns organized in Turkey through case studies
Evaluate the practices of international public relations through a case study

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review	Defining Public Relations and International Public Relations and Their Goals	Lecture
2	Literature review	Relations Between Public Relations and International Relations and International Marketing and Its Importance	Lecture & Question and Answer
3	Literature review	Main Problems in terms of International Public Relations	Lecture & Question and Answer
4	Literature review	Power and Hegemonial in International Relations	Lecture & Question and Answer
5	Literature review	Propaganda in Public Relations	Lecture & Question and Answer
6	Literature review	Lobbying in Public Relations	Lecture & Question and Answer
7	Literature review	Public Opinion Diplomacy in Public Relations	Lecture & Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Examples on The Subject, General Revision	Lecture & Question and Answer
10	Literature review	Global Brand Definition and Examples for Global Brand	Lecture & Question and Answer
11	Literature review	Definition of Sponsorship and Its Features, Sponsorship for Global Brands in terms of Marketing Communication	Lecture & Question and Answer
12	Literature review	Sponsorship Examples for Global Brands	Lecture & Question and Answer
13	Literature review	Corporate Social Responsibility (KSS) Definition and Its Features, KSS for Global Brands	Lecture & Question and Answer
14	Literature review	Crisis Communication and Samples from Global Brands for Crisis Communication	Lecture & Question and Answer
15	Literature review	General Revision	Lecture & Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Becerikli, S. Y. (2005). Uluslararasi Halkla Iliskiler, Ankara: Nobel Publications
Yilmaz, S. (2008). Guc ve Politika, Istanbul: Alfa Publications
Kotler, P. ve Lee N. (2008). Kurumsal Sosyal Sorumluluk, Istanbul: MediaCat
Narbay, M. S. (2006). Kriz Iletisimi, Ankara: Nobel Publications
Botan, C. (1992). International public relations: Critique and reformulation. Public Relations Review, 18(2): 149-159.
Bardhan, N., ve Weaver, C. K. (Eds.). (2011). Public relations in global cultural contexts: Multi-paradigmatic perspectives. Routledge.
Sha, B. L. (2006). Cultural identity in the segmentation of publics: An emerging theory of intercultural public relations. Journal of Public Relations Research, 18(1): 45-65.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
2	Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
3	Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
2	Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
3	Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
2	Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
2	Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
3	Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
2	Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
3	Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
4	Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
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	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
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	7	7
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	6	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	127