PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
COP4301 | Bersay İletişim Enstitüsü Proficiency Communication | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. BURCU EKER AKGÖZ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. BURCU EKER AKGÖZ |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | Students will be provided with general information on different communication subjects and it will be aimed to provide students with a sectoral perspective with discussion. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1) Students will be be able to understand about the opportunities and problems waiting for communication sector in rapid changing world 2) Students will be able to create communication strategies by taking into consideration needs and opportunities 3) Students will be able to comprehend the importance of communication process in terms of public relations practices. 4) Students will be able to evaluate the best practices of different subjects of public relations |
This course helps the students to analyze and understand how the different approaches put importance and perspective on communication in professional life. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to course | |
2) | New Media, New Communication | |
3) | Influencer Marketing | |
4) | Sports Communication | |
5) | Corporate Communication | |
6) | Crisis Communication | |
7) | Online Communication _ Midterm Exam | |
8) | Marketing Communication and Brand Management | |
9) | Leader Communication | |
10) | Media Communication | |
11) | Corporate Social Responsibility | |
12) | Topic and Agenda Management | |
13) | Financial Communication | |
14) | Internal Communication |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Presentations of Bersay |
References: |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Midterms | 1 | % 50 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 76 |
Midterms | 1 | 3 |
Final | 1 | 4 |
Total Workload | 125 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To prepare the students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practice and innovative use of traditional and new media | 4 |
2) | To be able to create effective public relations plans using fundamental planning components that include situation analysis, public profile, objectives, strategies and tactics. | 4 |
3) | To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how public realtions works. | 4 |
4) | To be able to have the ability to explain and identify problems associated with the relationships between events and facts in the areas of public relations, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications. | 4 |
5) | To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data in the fields of perception and reputation management and corporate communication practices. | 1 |
6) | To be able to search, write, and design articles, newsletters, and fliers, brochures, and announcements, in styles and formats appropraite various audiences, mediums and settings. | 2 |
7) | To be able to apply the underlying theories of communication and the necessities of work safety to different types of public relations processes and campaigns. | 4 |
8) | To be able to develop creative and persuasive management skills in terms of reputation, employee relations, leadership and similar corporate practices. | 3 |
9) | To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to given scenarios which can occur in public relations processes. | 4 |
10) | To be able to understand how an organizational culture works and how employees and leaders create messages as a communication tool. | 2 |
11) | To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations. | 3 |
12) | To be able to to use information, communication technologies and computer software with the required level of public relations, marketing communication, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications. | 4 |
13) | To be able to explain and describe business marketing activities, economics, business law and global business practices. | 2 |
14) | To be able to recognize national and international, social and cultural dimensions of public relations. | 2 |