PIH6000 Public Relations Theory and PracticesBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS (TURKISH, PHD)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
PIH6000 Public Relations Theory and Practices Fall 3 0 3 12
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. HALUK GÜRGEN
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. HALUK GÜRGEN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of the theoretical body of knowledge in public relations and its application to practice.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Will have an understanding of the body of social theories influencing Public Relations theory and practice.
2. Will be aware of the major PR theories of Western and non-Western societies.
3. Will comprehend the relationship between PR theory and practice.
4. Will demonstrate the ability to recognise the presence / absence of PR theory application in cases studied and critically assess these cases.
5. Will identify professional standards, ethics, and values in public relations.

Course Content

This course involves the critical assessment of the basic theories of public relations discipline.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction: Theory development in PR.
2) Conceptualizing Public Relations: Definitions and approaches.
3) Communication process and PR.
4) Persuasion and Public Opinion.
5) Propaganda in PR.
6) Perception management.
7) Perception management.
8) Perception management.
9) Social Learning and Social Judgement Theory.
10) Understanding the public.
11) Theory with a PR perspective.
12) Theory with a PR perspective.
13) Theory with a PR perspective.
14) Theory with a PR perspective.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir.

Course notes will be given weekly.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 0
Midterms 1 % 50
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Midterms 7 60
Final 7 70
Total Workload 172

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution