EUROPEAN UNION 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
REK5207 Fundamental Principles of Marketing Spring 3 0 3 14
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: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. SERDAR PİRTİNİ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The purpase of this course is to provide students an in-depth understanding of marketing communication concepts, principles, and terminology in both business and nonprofit environments, to understand the role of integrated marketing communications in an organization and providing ability to develop a communication plan for an actual company.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. To identify marketing communications studies theoretically and practically.
II. To identify the elements of marketing communications mix (advertising, public relations, sales promotion, direct marketing, personal selling)
III. To identify how marcom mix elements create synergy when integrated.
IV. To be able to develop a basic integrated marketing communications plan showing applicable target markets, use of the marketing communications mix and an appropriate understanding of market research.
V. To be able to prepare a marketing communication project of an actual company
VI. To be able to show marketing commication problem solving skills through case analysis and environmental scanning.

Course Content

Core concepts of marketing communications. Role of marketing communication in organizations. 3.Tools of marketing communication and their applications Application of an integrated marketing communication problems for organizations.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction.
2) Overview of marketing communication and the marketing communication process.
3) The communication process.
4) Buyer behaviors.
5) Marketing communication planning process.
6) Media planning and strategy.
7) Evaluation of media.
8) Marketing communication tools.
9) Advertising, brand management, branding.
10) Communication strategies.
11) Public relations, publicity, corporate image.
12) Corporate advertising, event and sponsorship.
13) Direct marketing and personal selling.
14) Objectives and budgeting for promotional program.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir. / Will be given weekly.
References: Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir.

Course notes will be given weekly.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Presentation 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Presentations / Seminar 5 35
Midterms 7 35
Final 7 60
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
1) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3