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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP0601 Communication in Local Governments Fall
Spring
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: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: Yok
Course Objectives: To improve the students’ capability to see their city through a communication perspective, raise their awareness and offers to -experience the process from theories to real campaigns.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- they will know the communication language and tone of the message and the style of communication of a city
2- they analyze the deep relation between communication and the city with reference to theories.
3- They evaluate the difference between theory and practice.
4- They get aware of how to use theories and compare theories with real life based on real examples
5- They will examine with which insight, theories are applied to their city
6- They will deeply grasp the relation between the communication concept and the city where they live.

Course Content

Starting from corporate communication skills in local governments through social marketing, including the international organizations and projects adding value to the city, each subject is explained with the real campaign samples.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) introduction; local governments and communication
2) governments, subsidiaries and corporate communication
3) social marketing
4) social services and municipalities
5) international organizations and the city
6) To add brand value to the city by sports
7) To add brand value to the city by congress and tourism
8) repositioning the annual celebrations and add value to the city
9) To add value to the city by culture and arts IBB 8th year catalogue
10) education and urban life
11) activities for the youths and to add value to the city
12) public transportation in urban life IBB annual reports
13) urban life and environment
14) urban life and technology

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Kampanya örnekleri ve raporları, IBB faaliyet raporları, Istanbul Guide, IBB 8. Yıl kataloğu

IBB annual reports, Istanbul guide, various articles, IBB 8th year catalogue
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
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
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Midterms 1 15 15
Final 1 25 25
Total Workload 92

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. 1
2) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of advertising. 2
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. 2
4) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data for a variety of products and services. 3
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. 2
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) 3
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. 2
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. 3
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. 2
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) 1
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. 3