Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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Course Coordinator : |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YAVUZ SAMUR |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor NEŞE UYANIK
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Recommended Optional Program Components: |
There is no recommended optional program component. |
Course Objectives: |
• To introduce the students with the basics of adult education and learning
• To develop a general understanding regarding the theories, policies, practices, content, history and methodology in adult education in the national and international context. |
Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Basic foundations of adult education |
Jarvis Ch.1
Merriam & Brockett Ch.1
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2) |
Variance in terminoogy: from adult education to lifelong learning |
Jarvis Ch.2
Merriam & Brockett Ch.4
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3) |
History of Adult Education |
Merriam & Brockett Ch.3 |
4) |
The adult learner and adult learning: methods and theories |
Jarvis Ch.3-4
Merriam & Brockett Ch.2-6
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5) |
The adult learner and adult learning: methods and theories (cont.) |
Jarvis Ch.3-4
Merriam & Brockett Ch.2-6
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6) |
Methods and theories of teaching adults |
Jarvis Ch.5-6
Merriam & Brockett Ch.5
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7) |
Methods and theories of teaching adults (cont.) |
Jarvis Ch.5-6
Merriam & Brockett Ch.5
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8) |
Contemporary & universal approaches to adult education |
Jarvis Ch.7
Merriam & Brockett Ch.7-8
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9) |
Contemporary & global approaches to adult education (cont.) |
Jarvis Ch.7
Merriam & Brockett Ch.7-8
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10) |
Assesment and evaluation in adult education |
Jarvis Ch.8 |
11) |
Curriculum and programme planning in adult education |
Jarvis Ch.9 |
12) |
Practice, theory and research in adult education |
Jarvis Ch.10
Merriam & Brockett Ch.10
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13) |
Professional preparation of teachers of adults |
Jarvis Ch.11
Merriam & Brockett Ch.9
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14) |
The future of adult education |
Merriam & Brockett Ch.11 |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
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 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.
3) To be able to understand how an organizational culture works and how employees and leaders create messages as a communication tool.
4) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations. |
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2) |
1) To be able to create effective public relations plans using fundamental planning components that include situation analysis, public profile, objectives, strategies and tactics.
2) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data in the fields of perception and reputation management and corporate communication practices.
3) To be able to develop creative and persuasive management skills in terms of reputation, employee relations, leadership and similar corporate practices.
4) To be able to explain and describe business marketing activities, economics, business law and global business practices. |
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3) |
1) 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.
2) 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.
Learning Competence
1) To be able to recognize national and international, social and cultural dimensions of public relations.
Field Specific Competence
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 public realtions works.
2) 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.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) 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. |
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