Information Package / Course Catalogue
Public Relations I
Course Code: HAT103
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

To explain the basic concepts of public relations and to make general presentation of the field. To explain the differences between public relations and propaganda, advertising and marketing. The historical development of public relations in the world and in Turkey, the relationship model, to provide information about the nature of the public relations staff.

Course Content

The Concept of Public Relations, Public Relations Practice Areas, Public Relations Other Sciences (Communication), Marketing - Advertising - Propaganda, Public Opinion - Lobbying - Behavioral Sciences, Basic Principles of Public Relations, Public Relations Recognition and Promotion Methods, Public Relations Organization, Public Relations Management , Corporate Image and Corporate Identity, Public Relations Unit in the organization, in-house and out-of-Public Relations Agency.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Aydan BAŞÇALIŞKAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to possess the basic knowledge and skills on the tasks of public relations.
2.To be able to comprehend the organization, its place in the public relations department.
3.To be able to analyze different areas such as public relations, marketing, advertising, propaganda, lobbying and sales promotion
4.To be able to possess knowledge of the fields of public relations practice.
5.To be able to gain competency in the basic principles of public relations.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Halkla İlişkiler Kampanyaları, Aydede, C., İstanbul, 2001.
2.Teoride ve Pratikte Halkla İlişkiler, Erdoğan, İ., Ankara, 2005.
3.Halkla İlişkiler Nedir?, Peltekoğlu Balta F., İstanbul, 2006.
4.Kuramda ve Uygulamada Halkla İlişkiler, Alaeddin, A., İstanbul, 2012.
5.“Karşılaştırmalı Bir Yaklaşımla Kamu Yönetimi ve Özel Sektörde Halkla İlişkiler”, Metin, H; Altunok, M., Kocaeli Üniversitesi, Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi (3) 2002/1:79-99.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concept of Public Relations and History of Public Relations
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definitions of Public Relations and Objectives of Public Relations
Week 3 - Theoretical
Public Relations Practice Areas
Week 4 - Theoretical
Development of Public Relations and Models of Public Relations
Week 5 - Theoretical
Public Relations Nearby Concepts: Marketing - Advertising - Propaganda - Lobbying - Announcement
Week 6 - Theoretical
Basic Principles of Public Relations
Week 7 - Theoretical
Promotion and Recognition Methods in Public Relations
Week 8 - Theoretical
Social Responsibility, Social Entrepreneurship
Week 9 - Theoretical
Public Relations Management and Communication, Organizational Structure of Public Relations
Week 10 - Theoretical
Corporate Image and Corporate Identity
Week 11 - Theoretical
In-Corporation Public Relations - Non-Corporation Public Relations
Week 12 - Theoretical
Case Studies
Week 13 - Theoretical
Case Studies
Week 14 - Theoretical
Case Studies
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Assignment1527
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
3
5
1
1
2
5
5
3
OÇ-2
5
5
5
1
1
2
4
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OÇ-3
5
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1
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5
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5
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5
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2
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2026