SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
60414METOZ-HIR0231	Public Relations I	1	Fall	2	1	3	6

Course Type :	Compulsory
Cycle:	Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AHU SAMAV UĞURSOY
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:
Dersin Kategorisi:	Programme Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:	The course of public relation aims to train future public relations specialists that can blend theoretical and practical methods and absorb economic, ethic and legal aspects through courses and projects involving the practices of public relations field.
Course Content:	The course of Public Relation includes theoretical and conceptual definitions related to public relations.

Course Specific Rules

None.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) To comprehend communication in all aspects.

2) To be able to comprehend the theoretical and conceptual definitions of Public Relations.

3) To explains basic concepts, principles, processes and methods of Public Relations.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) Preparing Public Relations projects and presentations

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

1) Being compliant in team work but to take responsibility when needed and work independently from the group.

2) Able to use effective public relation skills in business life.

3) To keep up with the actual developments in the field.

4) Life time learning is life principle.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction and introduction of Public Relations course content to students	None
2)	Definition of public relations and principles of public relations profession	none
3)	PR campaign process in Turkey and the historical development of public relations in the world.	None
4)	Examination of sample campaigns in public relations process.	None
5)	Internal communication	None
6)	Public relations and press relations.	None
7)	Concept of sponsorship and sample sponsorship review	None
8)	Midterm Exam	None
9)	Crisis Communication and case studies	None
10)	Event management in public relation	None
11)	Internet and social media public relations practices	None
12)	Corporate reputation	None
13)	Financial public relations. Social responsibility campaigns	None
14)	Public relations and ethics.	None
15)	Final Exams
16)	Final Exams

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Öğretim elemanı kendi ders notlarını kullanmaktadır.
References:	Ayla Okay, Aydemir Okay "Halkla İlişkiler: Kavram Strateji ve Uygulamaları" Detay Yayıncılık Filiz Balta Peltekoğlu, "Halkla İlişkiler Nedir?" Beta Yayınları Halkla İlişkilerde Teori ve Yaklaşımlar M. Umut Tuncer (Eser Sahibi), Salih Tiryaki (Editör), Emre Vadi Balcı (Editör) Halkla İlişkilerde Yeni Yaklaşımlar Kolektif

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Can explain the fundamental concepts, theories, and models of public relations and advertising.
2)	Can define ethical rules, legal regulations, and professional standards in the field of public relations and advertising.
3)	Can analyze the social, cultural, economic, and political contexts of public relations and advertising.
4)	Can develop public relations and advertising campaigns through target audience analysis.
5)	Can create innovative communication solutions using traditional and digital media tools.
6)	Can evaluate public relations and advertising strategies by conducting effectiveness analysis.
7)	Can take responsibility in public relations and advertising projects both individually and in team settings.
8)	Can utilize leadership and decision-making skills when determining public relations and advertising strategies.
9)	Can follow new trends and technological developments in public relations and advertising.
10)	Can generate knowledge in the field of public relations and advertising by using research and analytical skills.
11)	Can act in accordance with ethical and social responsibility principles in public relations and advertising.
12)	Can plan and implement crisis management, reputation management, and brand management processes.
13)	Can establish effective verbal and written communication in public relations and advertising processes.
14)	Can develop professional relationships in multicultural and global communication contexts.
15)	Can develop digital strategies in public relations and advertising using new media tools.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Final Exam
Quiz
Homework Evaluation

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	2	% 20.00
Midterms	1	% 30.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	3	42
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	0	0	0
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	1	20	20
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	62
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	1	10	10
Midterms	1	25	25
Semester Final Exam	1	60	60
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	95
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			157
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6