Information Package / Course Catalogue
Social Media
Course Code: HIT110
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: No
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to provide students with knowledge about social media management and to increase their professional equipment by adapting to developing communication tools.

Course Content

The content of the course covers what a social media manager knowledgeable about communication does and what kind of management he should do. In general, the following information will be given: - Understanding social media management as a profession and learning social media platforms - Basic social media manager competencies - Knowledge of communication-oriented and marketing-oriented social media management techniques in the context of Public Relations and Promotion

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Hüseyin Emin KURNAZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Getting to know social media platforms and understanding their use in business life
2.Having knowledge about social media communication tactics and strategies
3.Understanding the importance and place of social media use in marketing, advertising and public relations professions
4.Having knowledge about applications that help social media communication
5.Understanding the place and future of social media management in communication
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kaynak Yüklenecek
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Framework of the Course
Week 2 - Theoretical
Social Media Concept, Historical Process, Differences from Traditional Media
Week 3 - Theoretical
Social Media Features
Week 4 - Theoretical
Social Media Platforms
Week 5 - Theoretical
Public Relations on Social Media
Week 6 - Theoretical
Crisis Communication on Social Media
Week 7 - Theoretical
Digital Marketing on Social Media
Week 8 - Theoretical
Brand Building on Social Media
Week 9 - Theoretical
Brand Building on Social Media
Week 10 - Theoretical
Content Development and Management Strategies on Social Media
Week 11 - Theoretical
Helpful Applications in Social Media Management
Week 12 - Theoretical
Advertising and Advertising Models on Social Media
Week 13 - Theoretical
Reporting, Measurement and Evaluation in Social Media
Week 14 - Theoretical
New Concepts, Opportunities and Specialization in Social Media
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Project1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Project110111
Midterm Examination1718
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
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026