PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY
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
PRL4991 Internship II Spring 0 0 0 5
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. ELİF ENGİN
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. ELİF ENGİN
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SELCAN YEŞİLYURT
Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to provide public relations students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a professional working environment. Through a structured internship experience, the aim is for students to gain practical experience, develop basic public relations skills and develop their understanding of the industry.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Provides practical experience in a professional public relations setting.
It enables them to apply their knowledge and skills in the field to real-world projects and campaigns.
Develops professional skills, including communication, teamwork and time management.
Helps build a professional network

Course Content

Within the scope of this course, students complete their compulsory internships in companies, agencies, associations or public institutions in departments appropriate to their fields. The duration for the summer trainings is six weeks (30 working days). A written report summarizing the training experience is required.The institutions where the internship will be held must be from the public relations and communication sector.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 7 % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms % 0
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 100
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 100
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 1 3
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 6 120
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms
Paper Submission
Jury
Final
Total Workload 123

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 prepare the students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practice and innovative use of traditional and new media 4
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
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. 1
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. 1
5) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data in the fields of perception and reputation management and corporate communication practices. 3
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. 3
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. 2
8) To be able to develop creative and persuasive management skills in terms of reputation, employee relations, leadership and similar corporate practices. 1
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. 3
10) To be able to understand how an organizational culture works and how employees and leaders create messages as a communication tool. 1
11) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations. 1
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. 1
13) To be able to explain and describe business marketing activities, economics, business law and global business practices. 1
14) To be able to recognize national and international, social and cultural dimensions of public relations. 1