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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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
ADV4634 Ad Law 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 GÜL ŞENER
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The main objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the legal issues facing advertising and to examine and discuss the regulation standards in Turkey.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon completing this course, students will;


1- Think critically about legal problems and solutions unique to advertising practice.
2- Conduct legal research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the professions, audiences, and purposes that advertising targets/serves.
3- Understand ethical aspect of advertising practice through the assessment of legal regulations.

Course Content

This course involves the examination of legal regulations in terms of the advertising practice in Turkey.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction: Overview of the syllabus.
2) Advertising monitoring in Turkey: - RÖK - International advertising practice principles Related reading from the course book.
3) False advertising overview. Related reading from the course book.
4) False advertising: What is the truth? Related reading from the course book.
5) Copyrights
6) Competitive restrictions
7) Rising trend: Product placement. - What do new regulations bring? Supplementary reading will be distributed.
8) Case studies
9) Looking from the consumer side.
10) Ethical issues in advertising: - Special audiences: Children and youth Related reading from the course book.
11) Ethical issues in advertising: - Telling the truth. Selected reading from the course book.
12) Advertising law in practice: Professional point of view 1 - Guest speaker (Regulator)
13) Advertising law in practice: Professional point of view 2 - Guest speaker (Advertiser)
14) Advertising monitoring in a digital age: - Guest speaker (digital agency)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Reklam ve reklam mevzuatı, Zakir Avşar / Müge Elden
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
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 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 6 84
Midterms 1 4 4
Final 1 4 4
Total Workload 134

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) Being able to identify problems and ask right questions
2) Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude
3) Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail
4) Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education
5) Applying theoretical concepts in project planning
6) Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork
7) Increasing efficiency rate in business environment
8) Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty
9) Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business
10) Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding
11) Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology
12) Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life
13) Possessing managing skills and competence
14) Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations
15) Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment