Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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HRY421 | PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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. HAKAN ÖZCAN |
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 discuss the importance of Public Relations practices in terms of sustainability management of enterprises and to provide students with 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: | The contents of the course include the subjects such as explanation of Sustainability, Public Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility, Brand Communication conceptually; the importance of public relations practises in sustainability understanding of brands, use of mass media and social media tools in terms of Public Relations and Sustainability (examples); the relationship between environmental consciousness and ethics with public relations and sustainability management; Measurement of sustainability in public relations. |
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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Define the concepts related to public relations and sustainability. |
Interpret the relationship between sustainability, corporate social responsibility, ethics and brand concepts with public relations. |
Describe the place and importance of public relations practices in the sense of sustainability of brands. |
Interpret the SWOT analysis of company using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of sustainability and public relations. |
Prepare a public relations campaign plan that supports sustainability. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Introduction to the goal and content of the course. Introduction to the sources and measurement and evaluation system to be used in the content of the course. General Revision on Public Relations and Sustainability Concepts | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
2 | Reading | What is Public Relations? What is Sustainability? What is the importance of Public Relations and Sustainability Applications in terms of Brands? Conceptual Framework | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
3 | Reading | Basic Goals and principles in Public Relations in terms of Sustainability | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
4 | Reading | Basic Goals and principles in Public Relations in terms of Sustainability | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
5 | Reading | Importance of the term Innovation in terms of Public Relations and Sustainability | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
6 | Reading | Importance of the Environmental consciousness terms of Public Relations and Sustainability | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
7 | Reading | Importance of the concept Ethics in terms of Public Relations and Sustainability | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading | General Revision | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
10 | Reading | Discussions on the answers of the midterm exam questions, use of mass media and social media tools in terms of Public Relations and Sustainability (examples) | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
11 | Reading | Lecture with examples in Public Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility Campaigns in terms of Sustainability | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
12 | Reading | Public Relations in terms of Sustainable Brand Communication | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
13 | Reading | Case Studies in Sectoral Public Relations Applications in terms of Sustainability | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
14 | Assignment Preparation | Assignment Presentation in Creating Public Relations Campaign Plans in terms of Brand Sustainability | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work |
15 | Reading | General Revision | - |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Asna A. (2006).Kuramda ve Uygulamada Halkla Iliskiler. Pozitif Publications, Istanbul |
Aydemir O.(2013).Halkla Iliskiler: kavram, strateji ve uygulamalari. Der Publications, Istanbul |
Theaker A.(2013).The public relations strategic toolkit : an essential guide to successful public relations practice.New York,NY.Routledge |
Tengilimoglu D.& Ozturk Y. (2011). Isletmelerde Halkla Iliskiler. Nobel Publications, Ankara |
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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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define basic concepts related with banking, insurance and finance.
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Relates the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field to economics, business, law, statistics, accounting and marketing
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Relate banking and insurance applications to financial theories, mathematical and statistical methods.
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Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Explain the planning and implementation process in banking and insurance transactions.
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Provide solutions for the problems encountered in banking and insurance transactions.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Use theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of banking and insurance transactions.
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By analyzing economic data accurately, manage savings and portfolio investments to minimize financial risks.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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He/She works as a leader or a team member in a teamwork from the planning of the banking transactions to the implementation and performs the task assigned to them within the team.
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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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Gain the basic knowledge necessary for the planning process of banking and insurance activities and human resources performance management.
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Use the computer programs related with field in banking and insurance transactions.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Cooperate to bring innovative ideas to the stakeholders in the sector using banking insurance-related databases, information and communication technologies.
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Research on scientific, sectoral developments and innovations related to the field with lifelong learning as a principle.
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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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Analyze financial data related to his / her field.
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Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his legal, social and ethical responsibilities.
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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 | 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 | 5 | 25 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 41 | 0 | 130 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 130 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,1 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |