SUSTAINABLE MEDIA PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
THY421	SUSTAINABLE MEDIA	5	3	3	5

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. EMEL TOZLU ÖZTAY
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course; To discuss the importance of media applications in terms of sustainability management and to gain the knowledge and skills to link the concepts of brand, ethics, social responsibility, environmental awareness, innovation, awareness with sustainability and public relations.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Content of the course, Sustainability, Media, Corporate Responsibility, Brand Communication issues conceptually, the importance of Media applications in Sustainability Approach of Brands, Using Mass Media tools and social media tools in terms of Sustainable Media (examples), the relationship between environmental awareness and ethics concepts with Sustainable Media management, Measurement of sustainability in media.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the concepts related to Media and Sustainability.
Interpret the relationship between sustainability, corporate social responsibility, ethics and brand concepts.
Describe the place and importance of media brands in the understanding of sustainability of brands.
Interpret the company's SWOT Analysis using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of Sustainability and Media.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Information about the aim and content of the course. Information about the sources to be used in the course and the evaluation criteria of the course. General Evaluation of Public Relations and Sustainability Concepts	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading	What is Media? What is Sustainability? What is the Importance of Media and Sustainability Practices for Brands? Conceptual Framework	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Main Objectives and Principles in the Media in terms of Sustainability	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	Traditional Media	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading	Historical Development of Media	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Sustainable Media	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading	Relationship between Sustainable Society and Media	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Sustainable Media and Economic Relations	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading	Sustainable Media and Economic Relations	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	Relations with Turkey's Media Sustainability	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading	Relations with Turkey's Media Sustainability	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading	The Relationship of World Media with Sustainability	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading	The Relationship of World Media with Sustainability	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading	Overview	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Tengilimoğlu D.& Öztürk Y. (2011). İşletmelerde Halkla İlişkiler. Nobel Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Asna A. (2006).Kuramda ve Uygulamada Halkla İlişkiler. Pozitif Yayınları, İstanbul
Aydemir O.(2013).Halkla İlişkiler: kavram, strateji ve uygulamaları. Der Yayınları, İstanbul
Theaker,A.(2013).The public relations strategic toolkit : an essential guide to successful public relations practice.New York,NY.Routledge,2013

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	Explain the basic concepts in the field and the basic disciplines arising from these concepts.			2
2	Compare current theories in the field and communication theories.		1

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.		1
2	Compares the information and facts in the field with the fields of social sciences such as Sociology, Journalism, Television and Media.				3

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.		1
2	Using field knowledge, identify and solve problems related to field.		1

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.	0
2	By using theoretical and practical knowledge gained in his field, solve the problems of public relations and advertising industry.	0

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.	0
2	Create original and innovative strategies by approaching the field dynamics creatively and critically with an integrated viewpoint.	0
3	Designs a communication plan by taking responsibility in case of problems related to the field.	0

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.	0
2	Analyze the developments, changes and innovations in his field and gices an example.			2

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.	0
2	Designs projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the consciousness of social responsibility.		1

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.			2
2	Analyze and interpret the social and global impacts of issues related with communication.		1
3	Design new knowledge and techniques using technical and theoretical knowledge and skills related to his / her field.		1

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	13	2	26
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	7	5	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	125