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PSYCHOLOGY
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
REK5302 Cases in Advertising Fall 3 0 3 8
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 : Instructor DEMİR KARPAT POLAT
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. ALİ ATIF BİR
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The course aims to enable students to discuss tools, techniques and implementations of advertising referring relevant theory, concepts and methods. The course also aims to enable students to understand and interpret dynamics and methods of the advertising industry strategically and creatively.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1)will be able to evaluate recent advertising practices
2)will be able to identify the dynamics of advertising industry and fundumental approaches
3)will be able to manage creative process
4)will be able to produce creative concepts

Course Content

In this course it is turned to practice what students learn in theory regarding principles of advertising. Theories used in advertising campaigns are analysed comparatively. The benefits of using strategic and creative perspective simultanously are identified. In the light of this perspective, advertising campaigns are evaluated by using strategic and creative perspective simultanously.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Strategic analysis of an advertising campaign and myths about creative process of advertising
3)
4) Analysis of advertising campaigns Preparation of homework
5) Analysis of advertising campaigns Preparation of homework
6) Advertising dynamics in Turkey and new approaches
7) Analysis of advertising campaigns Preparation of homework
8) Analysis of advertising campaigns Preparation of homework
9) Advertising dynamics in the world and new approaches
10) Analysis of advertising campaigns
11) Analysis of advertising campaigns Preparation of homework
12) Recent successful advertising campaigns and new trends in advertising
13) Analysis of advertising campaigns Preparation of homework
14) Evaluation of creative ideas presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Course notes will be given weekly.
References: 1. Satan reklam yaratmak, Luke Sullivan, 2001, Mediacat
Hey Whipple Squeeze This: A guide to creating great ads

2. Bir reklamcının itirafları, David Ogilvy,2008, Reklamcılık Vakfı Yayınları
Confessions of an Advertising Man

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 48
Study Hours Out of Class 14 48
Homework Assignments 14 43
Final 14 53
Total Workload 192

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 develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.