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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
60314METOS-HIR0046 New Orientations in Public Relations 3 Spring 2 1 3 4
Course Type : Departmental Elective
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 ANIL SAYAN
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Dersin Kategorisi: Programme Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the New Approaches in Public Relations course is to introduce students to the most up-to-date concepts in the field of public relations. By equipping students with the most modern methods, it is aimed that they can respond to the needs of modern times and catch the agenda.
Course Content: Students will learn the most up-to-date strategies and trends required in public relations, marketing and communication management. Topics such as globalization, digital public relations, digital reputation management, social media campaigns, current marketing approaches, and digital crisis management constitute the content of the course.

Course Specific Rules

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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 be able to explain the basic issues, principles and methods of Public Relations.
  2) To follow current developments in the field
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Designing Public Relations projects and presentations
  2) To be able to effectively plan public relations skills in business life
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) To be compatible in teamwork but to be able to take responsibility and work independently from the group when necessary

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) Transfer of New Trends in Public Relations course content to students. Discussion of the concept of globalization
2) Public Relations models. The link between globalization and public relations. Examination of case studies on the subject
3) Measurement and evaluation in Public Relations
4) Internet applications in Public Relations. Guerilla Public Relations.
5) The target audience undergoing digital transformation. Application
6) Storytelling in public relations. Public Relations Writing
7) Perception Management. Examination of contemporary public relations practices. Application
8) Midterm exam
9) Crisis management in digital public relations
10) Current Marketing Approaches
11) Current Marketing Approaches
12) Social media, artificial intelligence and public relations
13) Excellent public relations
14) The future of Public Relations, possible problems
15) Final Exam
16) Final Exam
*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: ● E. Pelin Baytekin, Halkla İlişkiler Perspektifinden Güncel Pazarlama Yaklaşımları, Nobel Yayınları.
● Elif Başak Sarıoğlu, Dijital Halkla İlişkiler, Eğitim Yayınevi.
References: ● Aybike Pelenk Özel, Nuray Yılmaz Sert. Dijital Halkla İlişkiler Kavram ve Araçları, Derin Yayınları.
● Fatih Keskin, Pınar Özdemir (Der.), Halkla İlişkiler Üzerine, Disiplinlerarası Bir Alanın Yönelimleri, Dipnot Yayınları.
● Michael Levine, halkla İlişkiler: Bir Gerilla Savaşı, Rota Yayınları.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
CLOs/PLOs KPLO 1 KPLO 2 KPLO 3 KPLO 4 KPLO 5
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5

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) He/She comprehends communication in all aspects. 5
2) He/She follows the developments in our country and the world. 5
3) To apply the theoretical and conceptual information for the field of Public Relations and Advertising. 5
4) Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester. 5
5) S/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field. 5

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
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

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
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)
LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS
CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5
-Lectures -Midterm
-Discussion -Presentation
-Case Study -Final Exam
-Problem Solving -Quiz
-Demonstration -Report Evaluation
-Views -Homework Evaluation
-Laboratory -Oral Exam
-Reading -Thesis Defense
-Homework -Jury Evaluation
-Project Preparation -Practice Exam
-Thesis Preparation -Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
-Peer Education -Active Participation in Class
-Seminar - Participation in Discussions
-Technical Visit
-Course Conference
-Brain Storming
-Questions Answers
-Individual and Group Work
-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
-Active Participation in Class

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 % 30.00
Midterms 1 % 20.00
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 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 0
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 4 5 20
Midterms 1 20 20
Semester Final Exam 1 60 60
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 100
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 100
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 4