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
PRL4212 Advanced Studies in Public Relations II Spring 3 0 3 7
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
Course Objectives: This course will be the continuation course of  Advanced
Studies in Public Relations I. This course also aims to provide students a new
way of thinking in terms of theory and practice of Public Relations. In this course, students will be expected to show and present the knowledge they gained in different fields related to Public Relations

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
To provide students different point of view. To provide students the ability of making analysis of different topics related to Public Relations. To provide students to make critical analysis on the topics will be discussed in the class. To provide students divergent thinking in the topics they are familiar with

Course Content

This course is designed as an interactive course among students. During the semester students will be given variety of academic readings and they will be expected to discuss these readings in class. Topics discussed during the semester will be; Health communication, digital public relations, publicty and public relations, critical approach to Public Relations, public relations in politics, media relations, reputation management. Other than this, in this semester students will be expected to prepare presentation on the topics discussed both
Advanced Studies I and II.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Welcome and course overview. An introduction to course
2) Social Media and PR Social Media and PR Bubble Wrap: Social Media, Public Relations, Culture and Society
3) Marshall McLuhan and his thoughts and ideas on new technologies and media -Medium is the message -Global Village -Mechanical Bride Discussions about his ideas and comparing his ideas to new technologies we experience present days. Various readings about the topic will give to the students
4) Frankfurt School and its philosophers Related readings will give to the students before the class
5) Rethinking Public Relations The students attend the class having read the article
6) the article called PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SOCIETY A Bourdieuvian perspective will discuss PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SOCIETY A Bourdieuvian perspective
7) Midterm All the readings given to students and discussed in class in 6 weeks must be studied for midterm
8) Student presentation
9) Student presentations
10) Student Presentations
11) Student presentations
12) Student presentations
13) Student presentations
14) Student presentations

Sources

Course Notes: Various readings and articles will be given to students through the semester.
References: Dönem boyunca öğrencilere farklı konularda okumalar ve akademik makaleler dağıtılacaktır

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 1 % 30
Project 0 % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 13 7 91
Presentations / Seminar 7 3 21
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 5 5
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 7 7
Total Workload 163

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. 1
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. 5
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. 4
5) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data in the fields of perception and reputation management and corporate communication practices. 2
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. 1
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. 3
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. 1
10) To be able to understand how an organizational culture works and how employees and leaders create messages as a communication tool. 2
11) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations. 5
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. 5
14) To be able to recognize national and international, social and cultural dimensions of public relations. 5