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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
ADV4653 Digital, Social Media and Mobile Advertising Fall
Spring
3 0 3 5
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Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. HASAN KEMAL SUHER
Course Objectives: This course will teach students how to use the major new tools in social media with a focus on best use and efficent use. Students will learn how to use social media to reach personel and professional goals. In addition, this course will introduce students to the various facets of mobil advertising from its place in digital marketing mix to its pros and cons, from the main pillars of mobile strategy to current mobile consumer trends.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) to gain competency in basic mobile advertising terminology.
2) to recognize the components of the mobile advertising ecosystem.
3) to understand the functioning of mobile advertising
4) to identify different mobile advertising outlets.
5) to discuss and explain the opportunities and uses that social media offer
6) to label and explain all elements of the major social media networks
7) to learn how to use media elements to attract more visitors

Course Content

The New Rules of Marketing and PR, Reaching the Buyers Directly, Social Media and Targeted Audience, Blogs, Audio and Video Drive Action, Mobile Marketing, Mobile Advertising Terminology, Strategy Development for Mobile Advertising, Digital Consumer Motivators, Interactive/Digital Advertising Sector

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Marketing and Advertising Practice Transformed by the Digital Revolution
3) New rules of PR and Advertising
4) Reaching buyers directly
5) Midterm
6) Social media and targeted audience, Blogs
7) Audio and Video Drive Action
8) The new rules of new releases
9) Midterm
10) Going viral Mobile marketing
11) Mobile marketing and advertising
12) Developing mobile advertising strategy
13) Mobile content channels
14) Mobile technology, content and the future

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: "1.Kaan Varnalı, Ayşegül Toker, Cengiz Yılmaz (2011). ""Mobile Marketing : Fundamentals and Strategy"", İkinci Baskı, New York Mc Graw-Hill Yayınları.
2. Füsun Topsümer, Dinçer Yarkın (2019). ""The Strategic Planning Process of Social Media Advertising in the Context of Integrated Marketing Communication"", 2.Baskı, IGI Global Yayınları.
3.Andrew McStay (2010). ""Digital Advertising"", 12974. Baskı (Karton Kapaklı Versiyon), Palgrave Macmillan Yayınları."
References: 1. Ann Handley, C. C. Chapman (2012). "Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars (and More) That Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business (New Rules Social Media Series)", İkinci Baskı, Hoboken N.J: Willey.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 2 % 30
Final 1 % 70
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 12 3 36
Study Hours Out of Class 12 7 84
Midterms 2 4 8
Final 1 4 4
Total Workload 132

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 apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how advertising and brand communication works in a free-market economy. 4
2) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of advertising. 4
3) To be able to research, create, design, write, and present an advertising campaign and brand strategies of their own creation and compete for an account as they would at an advertising agency. 4
4) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data for a variety of products and services. 4
5) To be able to develop an understanding of the history of advertising as it relates to the emergence of mass media outlets and the importance of advertising in the marketplace. 3
6) To be able to follow developments, techniques, methods, as well as research in advertising field; and to be able to communicate with international colleagues in a foreign language. (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1) 2
7) To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to unexpected problems that arise during implementation process in the Advertising field. 4
8) To be able to understand how advertising works in a global economy, taking into account cultural, societal, political, and economic differences that exist across countries and cultures. 2
9) To be able to approach the dynamics of the field with an integrated perspective, with creative and critical thinking, develop original and creative strategies. 3
10) To be able to to create strategic advertisements for print, broadcast, online and other media, as well as how to integrate a campaign idea across several media categories in a culturally diverse marketplace. 1
11) To be able to use computer software required by the discipline and to possess advanced-level computing and IT skills. (“European Computer Driving Licence”, Advanced Level) 4
12) To be able to identify and meet the demands of learning requirements. 2
13) To be able to develop an understanding and appreciation of the core ethical principles of the advertising profession. 1