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CAMPAIGN APPLICATIONS IN PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
HRY326 CAMPAIGN APPLICATIONS IN PUBLIC RELATIONS 6 5 3 8

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. ZEYNEP BURCU ŞAHİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to introduce marketing, public relations and advertising campaigns and to explain public relations campaign stages.
Contents of the Course Unit: The contents of the course include the subjects such as advertising and public relations campaigns, public relations campaign stages, communication plan and campaign budget preparation, flow and action plan.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explain public relations, advertising and marketing campaigns.
List public relations campaign stages.
Examine the projects related to public relations campaigns.
Design a communication plan.
Construct flow and action plan.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 The relevant subject in the coursebook Introduction to syllabus and expectations Question and Answer
2 The relevant subject in the coursebook Public Relations, Marketing and Advertisement campaigns Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3 The relevant subject in the coursebook Advertisement campaigns in Public Relations Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4 The relevant subject in the coursebook Research and Planning Stages Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5 The relevant subject in the coursebook Analysis on Planning Stages Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6 The relevant subject in the coursebook Practice and Evaluation Stages Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7 The relevant subject in the coursebook Analysis on sample projects Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 The relevant subject in the coursebook Preparation of communication plan Question and Answer, Revision
10 The relevant subject in the coursebook Preparation of campaign budget Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11 The relevant subject in the coursebook Flow and action plan preparation Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12 Assignment Preparation Evaluation and measurement of campaigns Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13 Assignment Preparation Presentation of Assignments Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14 Assignment Preparation Presentation of Assignments Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
15 Assignment Preparation Presentation of Assignments + Revision Question and Answer, Revision
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Ahmet Yatkin, A., Yatkin, U.N. (2010). Halkla Iliskiler ve Iletisim, Ankara: Nobel Publications
Aydede, C. (2003). Halkla Iliskiler Kampanyalari, Istanbul: MediaCat
Xavier, R. (2008). Public Relations Campaigns, Oxford University Press Australia & New Zealand

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the basic concepts in the field and the basic disciplines arising from these concepts.
5
2
Compare current theories in the field and communication theories.
0

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Solve problems related to the field by identifying problems related to the field.
3
2
Compares the information and facts in the field with the fields of social sciences such as Sociology, Journalism, Television and Media.
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
By graduating from this department, conduct analysis in fields like public relations, advertisement and marketing.
5
2
Using field knowledge, identify and solve problems related to field.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply the projects in line with the field of campaign analysis, in line with the communication plan to be prepared.
4
2
By using theoretical and practical knowledge gained in his field, solve the problems of public relations and advertising industry.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Taking part in public relations campaigns and advertising projects, implements the duties assigned to them within the team.
5
2
Create original and innovative strategies by approaching the field dynamics creatively and critically with an integrated viewpoint.
4
3
Designs a communication plan by taking responsibility in case of problems related to the field.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Describe creative production, presentation and persuasion techniques to support the professional expertise.
4
2
Analyze the developments, changes and innovations in his field and gices an example.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Effectively explain his/her opinion in the context of advertising, public relations, marketing, etc. to related persons and institutions in writing and verbal.
3
2
Designs projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the consciousness of social responsibility.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Determine career goals by establishing cooperation with the sector in line with the information he/she has.
4
2
Analyze and interpret the social and global impacts of issues related with communication.
4
3
Design new knowledge and techniques using technical and theoretical knowledge and skills related to his / her field.
3

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 5 70
Preliminary & Further Study 13 4 52
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
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 10 5 50
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 6 5 30
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 45 0 204
Total Workload of the Course Unit 204
Workload (h) / 25.5 8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 8,0