At the end of this course, the students; 1) Will gain the ability to practice their basic theoretical knowledge in different fields. 2) Will learn the concepts, nature and role of Public Relations in a complex society. 3) Will gain the ability to analyse society and actualize proper Public Relations practices.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
The main purpose of this course is to create a framework for how public relations practices are implemented through examples of public relations campaigns selected from Turkey and around the world. In this context, the course aims to examine the campaign process, media planning, medium and tools of public relations and modelsof public relations with examples from practice areas such as sponsorship, crisis/risk communication,corporate social responsibility, corporate communication, corporate advertising and lobbying.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to the Course
2nd Week
Dominant Narrative of PR History and Public Relations Models
3rd Week
Practices Outside the Dominant Narrative of PR History -1
4th Week
Practices Outside the Dominant Narrative of PR History -2
5th Week
Practices Outside the Dominant Narrative of PR History -3
6th Week
Actors of PR Industry: Organisations, Media, Agencies
7th Week
Professional Organisations and Professional Ethics
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Successful and Creative Examples in Public Relations
10th Week
Student Presentations
11th Week
Student Presentations
12th Week
Student Presentations
13th Week
Student Presentations
14th Week
General Evaluation
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
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