POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
PIH5113 | Crisis Communication | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. ÇİSİL SOHODOL |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. BURCU EKER AKGÖZ Prof. Dr. ÇİSİL SOHODOL |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | This course will give the information about the nature and characteristic of negotiation and crises from the level of individual decision-making, the corporation, and the government. Also an introduction to the theoretical and practical literature on crises, their management and prevention methodologies with an emphasis on negotiation strategies will be given. A review of key case studies of crisis management will also be done. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. define basic terms of crisis communication II. identify the dimensions of crisis communication III. explain terms of crises IV. define types of crisis V. identify organizational change, total quality management, strategic planning and management VI. analyze the development of crisis communication VII. develop pre-crisis strategies and tactics VIII. develop strategies and tactics for period of crisis and post crisis IX. define the role of pr in crisis communication X. explain the process of crisis communication |
This course will cover the definitions of crisis, the dimensions, types and terminologies will also be covered. Important steps in crisis management will be examined and analyzed. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | What is a Crisis? | |
2) | Conceptual Dimensions of Crises | |
3) | Terms of Crisis | |
4) | Types of Crisis | |
5) | Related Field with Crisis Management | |
6) | Crisis Management Strategy and Models | |
7) | Pre-Crisis Management | |
8) | Period of Crisis and Post-Crisis | |
9) | Crisis and Media | |
10) | Crisis Communication and Public Relations | |
11) | Digital crises | |
12) | Case Studies | |
13) | Case Studies | |
14) | Wrap-up and Disccusion |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Kaynaklar dönem başlangıcında öğrencilere sağlanacaktır. Course materials will be provided in the beginning of semester. |
References: | Crisis Communication Plan Components and Model: Crisis Communication Management Readliness |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 3 | % 30 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Homework Assignments | 9 | 45 |
Midterms | 7 | 32 |
Final | 7 | 35 |
Total Workload | 154 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice. | |
2) | Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies. | |
3) | Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences. | |
4) | Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments. | |
5) | Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy. | |
6) | Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member. | |
7) | Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development. | |
8) | Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies. | |
9) | Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives. | |
10) | Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments. | |
11) | Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era. | |
12) | Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics. |