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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction |
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2) |
Theoretical foundations of collaborative learning and online collaborative learning |
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3) |
Theoretical foundations of collaborative learning and online collaborative learning |
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4) |
Process of online collaborative learning design |
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5) |
Online collaborative learning tools |
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6) |
Online collaborative learning tools |
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7) |
Building online learning communities |
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8) |
Evaluating online collaborative learning cases |
Examining the cases |
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Process of online collaborative learning design |
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10) |
Design, development, implementation and evaluation of an online collaborative learning environment. |
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11) |
Design, development, implementation and evaluation of an online collaborative learning environment. |
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12) |
Design, development, implementation and evaluation of an online collaborative learning environment. |
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13) |
Design, development, implementation and evaluation of an online collaborative learning environment. |
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14) |
Design, development, implementation and evaluation of an online collaborative learning environment. |
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Roberts, T.S. (2003). Online Collaborative Learning: Theory and Practice. Information Science Publishing.
Johnson, J., Johnson, R. & Holubec, E. (1994). Cooperative learning in the classroom. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Alexandria, VA. ISBN: 0-87120-2395.
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References: |
Jonassen, D., Howland, J., Moore, J., & Marra, R. (2003). Learning to Solve Problems with Technology: A Constructivist Perspective. Upper Saddle River: Upper Saddle River.
Jyothi, S. (2012). Visualising Interactions in Online Collaborative Learning Environments: An Exploration Of Students' Online Participation.LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing.
McConnell. (2002). Implementing computer supported cooperative learning (2nd ed.). Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing Inc.Oosterhof, A., Conrad, R. M., & Ely, D. P. (2008). Assessing Learners Online (1st ed.): Prentice Hall.
Tu, C.H. (2004). Online Collaborative Learning Communities: Twenty-One Designs to Building an Online Collaborative Learning Community.Libraries Unlimited
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
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
2) 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.
3) To be able to understand how an organizational culture works and how employees and leaders create messages as a communication tool.
4) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations. |
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2) |
1) To be able to create effective public relations plans using fundamental planning components that include situation analysis, public profile, objectives, strategies and tactics.
2) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data in the fields of perception and reputation management and corporate communication practices.
3) To be able to develop creative and persuasive management skills in terms of reputation, employee relations, leadership and similar corporate practices.
4) To be able to explain and describe business marketing activities, economics, business law and global business practices. |
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3) |
1) 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) 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.
Learning Competence
1) To be able to recognize national and international, social and cultural dimensions of public relations.
Field Specific Competence
1) 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.
2) 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.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) 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. |
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