NMD3114 Media EconomicsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY
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
NMD3114 Media Economics Spring
Fall
3 0 3 5
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Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SİNAN AŞÇI
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims to introduce key concepts in the discipline of economics and its connection to the media. This course explores the determining factors in the production, distribution and consumption processes in the media field, and understand the relations of production in media sector in relation to the economic relations at work.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students will be able to understand and critically think about the key concepts of media economics, and will evaluate the determining factors regarding the production and distribution in media.

Course Content

This course aims to introduce key concepts in the discipline of economics and its connection to the media. This course explores the determining factors in the production, distribution and consumption processes in the media field, and understand the relations of production in media sector in relation to the economic relations at work.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Critical media theories
1) Introduction and Overview of the Course
2) Elaboration of the Main Subject
3) Elaboration of the Main Subject (continued)
4) Further Discussion on the Main Subject
5) Critical Perspectives on the Main Subject
6) Critical media theories
7) Elaboration of the Subtopic # 1
8) Elaboration of the Subtopic # 1 (continued)
9) Further Discussion on the Subtopic # 1
10) Critical Perspectives on the Subtopic # 1
11) Critical Perspectives on the Subtopic # 2
12) Elaboration of the Subtopic # 2
13) Further Discussion on the Subtopic # 1
14) Further Discussion on the Subtopic # 2

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: To be made available by instructor...
References: -

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 15
Midterms 2 % 50
Final 1 % 35
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 65
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 35
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Project 1 20 20
Midterms 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 124

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 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 create effective public relations plans using fundamental planning components that include situation analysis, public profile, objectives, strategies and tactics.
3) 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.
4) 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.
5) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data in the fields of perception and reputation management and corporate communication practices.
6) 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.
7) 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.
8) To be able to develop creative and persuasive management skills in terms of reputation, employee relations, leadership and similar corporate practices.
9) 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.
10) To be able to understand how an organizational culture works and how employees and leaders create messages as a communication tool.
11) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations.
12) 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.
13) To be able to explain and describe business marketing activities, economics, business law and global business practices.
14) To be able to recognize national and international, social and cultural dimensions of public relations.