Information Package / Course Catalogue
Protocol Rules
Course Code: BYA193
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Understands the definition and importance of protocol, as well as its fundamental principles and rules. Recognizes the contributions of Turkish-Islamic civilizations to global protocol practices. Is familiar with the various types of protocol. Has a detailed understanding of protocol processes in both corporate and social contexts. Possesses detailed knowledge regarding corporate protocol categories, including ceremonies, flag etiquette, vehicle protocols, and more. Is well-versed in protocol, etiquette, and rules of courtesy applicable to social life and the business environment.

Course Content

Understand protocol rules and obey protocol rules.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.They explain the concepts of etiquette and protocol.
2.It implements basic manners and protocol rules.
3.It implements etiquette and protocol rules while talking and writing.
4.Applies valid etiquette and protocol rules in various environments.
5.Students apply the rules of conduct in accordance with protocol and etiquette in student, business and social relations.
6.Knows the types of protocols and the fundamental principles and rules of protocol.
7.Knows national and official holidays, as well as state ceremonies and protocols.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Aksun, Belma(1980). Görgü Yaşama Sanatı. İstanbul: Tur Yayınları.
2.Aytürk, Nihat(2008). Protokol Bilgisi. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of protocol concept, meaning, history, protocol legislation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Decency, courtesy, good manners and elegance rules
Week 3 - Theoretical
Protocol lists
Week 4 - Theoretical
Protocol lists - quiz
Week 5 - Theoretical
Rules governing social life: individual social relations and social roles in social life, the importance of regulatory rules in terms of social peace, the protocol applied in public, indoor environments
Week 6 - Theoretical
Rules governing business life: organizational hierarchy and protocol rules in business life, the rules governing business life, the effect on job satisfaction and work peace
Week 7 - Theoretical
Protocol in social and professional settings (introductions, handshaking, forms of address, etc.)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Protocol types and protocol lists + Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Ceremonial protocol (national and official holidays, state ceremonies)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Protocol rules to be applied in corporate events
Week 11 - Theoretical
In vehicles, protocol, outlook protocol, relative initiation and dropout protocol
Week 12 - Theoretical
Opening, protocol rules in ceremonies and speeches, flag protocol
Week 13 - Theoretical
Meeting protocol
Week 14 - Theoretical
Invitation and visit protocol: in meals, gifts, flowers, etc. final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice50210
Quiz1202
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes