OPTICIANRY (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP1614 Social Media Management Fall 3 0 3 5
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: GE-Elective
Course Level: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Objectives: The goal of this course is to make students understand the social media and its importance for PR. In addition, this course aims to provide insights about content creation and management in digital media.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course will be able to:
1- Define the new world which we live in
2- Discuss the relations between politics, social media and Web 2.0
3- Identify and analyze the new rules of communication
4- Comprehend the important relationship between the social media tools the student use everyday and public relations practices.
5- Define and use new tools of public relations
6- Understand the importance and power of PR 2.0 and digital communication in terms of digital crisis communication.
7- Apply the digital communication tactics to their public relations campaigns

Course Content

This course is designed to help students understand a variety of web 2.0 technologies including blogs, RSS, wikis, social bookmarking tools, audio and video podcasts.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) New media vs. Social media
3) Social community and Social networks
4) Public relations in an online world: New rules
5) Public relations in an online world: New rules
6) Creating content for social media
7) Social media content management
8) Midterm Week
9) The legal side of social media
10) Online media relations Ön
11) Digital campaigns throughout the world
12) Digital campaigns in Turkey
13) Crises and crisis management in online environments
14) Discussion

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 5 65
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 118

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 evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally 1
2) To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively 1
3) To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules 1
4) To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication 1
5) To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level 1
6) To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology 1
7) To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally 1
8) To have knowledge of basic vision devices such as glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices (telescopic products, etc.) 1
9) To be able to select, sell and prepare basic vision devices according to the prescription and ensure their adaptation to the user 1
10) To be able to measure the diopter of prescription glasses and contact lenses and make the necessary adjustments for their fitting 1