PRL4526 Global Public RelationsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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
PRL4526 Global Public Relations Spring
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: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SELCAN YEŞİLYURT
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SELCAN YEŞİLYURT
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The main objective of the course is to demonstrate a critical understanding of the global public relations industry’s
structure and practices in general, and the specific nature of public relations industries and practices in different cultures.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Describe the basic terms of global PR
2) Explain global PR consepts
3) Define the basic terms of International PR
4) Recognize the different cultures and recognize the importance of PR education
5) Manage pr activities
6) Define Global PR process
7) Decsribe global pr and international pr process

Course Content

Explaining the basic concepts of global public relations, public relations work in different countries will be discussed in details.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Class- What is Global PR?
2) A Theoritical Framework for Global PR, Research and Practice
3) International PR
4) Multiculturalism and PR Education
5) International CPR, CSR, NGO’s
6) Case Studies: Asia
7) Case Studies: Australia
8) Case Studies: Africa
9) Case Studies: Europe
10) Case Studies: Europe
11) Case Studies: America
12) Case Studies: America
13) Student projects
14) Wrap-up

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: The Global Public Relations Handbook Theory Research and Practice – Krishnamurthy Srıramesh , Dejan Vercic

Global Public Relations Spanning Borders Spanning Cultures – Alan R. Freitag, Ashli Quensinberry Stokes

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Total %
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
Total %

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 45
Presentations / Seminar 12 24
Midterms 6 12
Final 15 30
Total Workload 111

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) Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice.
2) Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies.
3) Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences.
4) Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments.
5) Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy.
6) Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member.
7) Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development.
8) Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies.
9) Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives.
10) Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments.
11) Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era.
12) Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics.