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NEW MEDIA
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
PIH5113 Crisis Communication Spring 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Homework Assignments 9 45
Midterms 7 32
Final 7 35
Total Workload 154

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to critically interpret and discuss the theories, the concepts, the traditions, and the developments in the history of thought which are fundamental for the field of new media, journalism and communication.
2) To be able to attain written, oral and visual knowledge about technical equipment and software used in the process of news and the content production in new media, and to be able to acquire effective abilities to use them on a professional level.
3) To be able to get information about the institutional agents and generally about the sector operating in the field of new media, journalism and communication, and to be able to critically evaluate them.
4) To be able to comprehend the reactions of the readers, the listeners, the audiences and the users to the changing roles of media environments, and to be able to provide and circulate an original contents for them and to predict future trends.
5) To be able to apprehend the basic theories, the concepts and the thoughts related to neighbouring fields of new media and journalism in a critical manner.
6) To be able to grasp global and technological changes in the field of communication, and the relations due to with their effects on the local agents.
7) To be able to develop skills on gathering necessary data by using scientific methods, analyzing and circulating them in order to produce content.
8) To be able to develop acquired knowledge, skills and competence upon social aims by being legally and ethically responsible for a lifetime, and to be able to use them in order to provide social benefit.
9) To be able to operate collaborative projects with national/international colleagues in the field of new media, journalism and communication.
10) To be able to improve skills on creating works in various formats and which are qualified to be published on the prestigious national and international channels.