MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS (TURKISH, NON-THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

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: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
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 provide students with a foundation in Marketing Communications in general and Public Relations in particular in order to support their career in communication field. 4
2) To provide an interdisciplinary approach in public relations for students who want to pursue a career in marketing communications and public relations. 4
3) To support the students, who already work or willing to work in communication sector, by an approach which stays focused on strategic thinking, professional campaign building and ethical practice. 4
4) Demonstrate the ability to apply manual and computer based quantitative and qualitative research techniques. 2
5) Make important and strategic decisions by using and examining qualitative and quantitative research datas. 3
6) Demonstrate the ability to critically debate about public relations and marketing communications campaigns and cases presented by the contribution of professionals from communication sector. 2
7) Detailly analyze persuasion processes in communication and gain knowledge on the psychology of persuasion and perception. 1
8) Broaden the knowledge on public relations processes by discussing the details of new approaches in the field. 3
9) Demonstrate the capability of solving public relations related problems encountered in the area of corporate communications. 4
10) Critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations and marketing communications. 4