GEP0601 Communication in Local GovernmentsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs NEW MEDIAGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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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
GEP0601 Communication in Local Governments 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: 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 critically interpret and discuss the theories, the concepts, the traditions, and the developments in the history of thought which are fundamental for the field of new media, journalism and communication.
2) To be able to attain written, oral and visual knowledge about technical equipment and software used in the process of news and the content production in new media, and to be able to acquire effective abilities to use them on a professional level.
3) To be able to get information about the institutional agents and generally about the sector operating in the field of new media, journalism and communication, and to be able to critically evaluate them.
4) To be able to comprehend the reactions of the readers, the listeners, the audiences and the users to the changing roles of media environments, and to be able to provide and circulate an original contents for them and to predict future trends.
5) To be able to apprehend the basic theories, the concepts and the thoughts related to neighbouring fields of new media and journalism in a critical manner.
6) To be able to grasp global and technological changes in the field of communication, and the relations due to with their effects on the local agents.
7) To be able to develop skills on gathering necessary data by using scientific methods, analyzing and circulating them in order to produce content.
8) To be able to develop acquired knowledge, skills and competence upon social aims by being legally and ethically responsible for a lifetime, and to be able to use them in order to provide social benefit.
9) To be able to operate collaborative projects with national/international colleagues in the field of new media, journalism and communication.
10) To be able to improve skills on creating works in various formats and which are qualified to be published on the prestigious national and international channels.