PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
LAW3007 | Drafting Contracts I | Fall | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | |
Course Coordinator : | |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The main objective of the course is to understand the different kinds of contract that can be made and how they are written. WE will discuss contracts as an instrument of commerce, administration and law and we will analyze how contracts are formed via their structure and content. At the end of the course each student should be able to construct and write relevant clauses for a give contract. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Defines the skeleton of an agreement II. Creates the style of an agreement III. Resolves the legal english problems for being able to draft an agreement IV. Forms different clauses which have to be drafted in an agreement V. Gives the ability of interpretation of an agreement |
Week 1: Introduction. Structure. Commencement, Recitals, Operative Part, Definitions Section. Week 2: Paragraphing and reference use Week 3: Vocabulary and Style of contracts Week 4: Dealing with mathematical formula and time periods Week 5: Legal English constructions Week 6: Legal English translational tools Week 7: Various forms of Clause Week 8: midterm exam Week 9: Access and Adapt model clauses for purpose Week 10: Understanding how a contract may be interpreted Week 11: Different methods of interpretation Week 12: Translational skills Week 13: Presentation Week 14: Review For Final Exam Week 15: Review For Final Exam Week 16: Final exam |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Week 1: Introduction. Structure. Commencement, Recitals, Operative Part, Definitions Section. | |
2) | Week 2: Paragraphing and reference use | |
3) | Week 3: Vocabulary and Style of contracts | |
4) | Week 4: Dealing with mathematical formula and time periods | |
5) | Week 5: Legal English constructions | |
6) | Week 6: Legal English translational tools | |
7) | Week 7: Various forms of Clause | |
8) | Review | |
9) | Week 9: Access and Adapt model clauses for purpose | |
10) | Week 10: Understanding how a contract may be interpreted | |
11) | Week 11: Different methods of interpretation | |
12) | Week 12: Translational skills | |
13) | Week 13: Presentation | |
14) | Week 14: Review For Final Exam |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ders notları derste öğrencilere verilecektir. |
References: |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
Presentation | 1 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 45 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 55 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 45 | |
Total | % 100 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To prepare the students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practice and innovative use of traditional and new media | |
2) | To be able to create effective public relations plans using fundamental planning components that include situation analysis, public profile, objectives, strategies and tactics. | |
3) | To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how public realtions works. | |
4) | To be able to have the ability to explain and identify problems associated with the relationships between events and facts in the areas of public relations, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications. | |
5) | To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data in the fields of perception and reputation management and corporate communication practices. | |
6) | To be able to search, write, and design articles, newsletters, and fliers, brochures, and announcements, in styles and formats appropraite various audiences, mediums and settings. | |
7) | To be able to apply the underlying theories of communication and the necessities of work safety to different types of public relations processes and campaigns. | |
8) | To be able to develop creative and persuasive management skills in terms of reputation, employee relations, leadership and similar corporate practices. | |
9) | To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to given scenarios which can occur in public relations processes. | |
10) | To be able to understand how an organizational culture works and how employees and leaders create messages as a communication tool. | |
11) | To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations. | |
12) | To be able to to use information, communication technologies and computer software with the required level of public relations, marketing communication, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications. | |
13) | To be able to explain and describe business marketing activities, economics, business law and global business practices. | |
14) | To be able to recognize national and international, social and cultural dimensions of public relations. |