Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Advertising
Course Code: HIT109
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to introduce advertising in general terms and to provide students with information about advertising concepts and campaign processes.

Course Content

The content of this course consists of basic concepts of advertising, historical development of advertising, types and environments of advertising, consumer behavior, media planning, advertising campaign process and ethical issues in advertising.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Hüseyin Emin KURNAZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Define the basic concepts of advertising
2.Explain the historical development of advertising
3.Explain advertising types and environments
4.Explain advertising campaign process
5.Discuss the relationship between advertising and society
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the course What is advertising?
Week 2 - Theoretical
Ad Date Description and Objectives of the ad in the world and Turkey
Week 3 - Theoretical
Advertising, Marketing Communication and Brand
Week 4 - Theoretical
Types of advertisements
Week 5 - Theoretical
Media of Advertisements
Week 6 - Theoretical
Advertising and Consumer Behavior
Week 7 - Theoretical
Media Planning and Measurement
Week 8 - Theoretical
Social Media and Advertising (Midtearm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Social Media and Advertising
Week 10 - Theoretical
Advertising and Society
Week 11 - Theoretical
The Campaign Process in Advertising: Research and Planning Examples from the Sector
Week 12 - Theoretical
The Campaign Process in Advertising: Research and Planning Examples from the Sector
Week 13 - Theoretical
The Campaign Process in Advertising: Research and Planning Examples from the Sector
Week 14 - Theoretical
Advertising and Ethics
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142142
Midterm Examination114115
Final Examination117118
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
5
3
4
4
5
4
3
5
OÇ-2
4
5
3
4
3
5
4
4
OÇ-3
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
4
5
3
4
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026