Information Package / Course Catalogue
Theroies and Excercises in Public Relations
Course Code: HİR305
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Developing, implementing, and evaluating appropriate strategies, methods, and techniques in the fields of communication, public relations, and advertising by considering the communicational characteristics, needs, and differences of individuals, groups, masses, or institutions

Course Content

Developing perspective on public relations theories and practices, and planning a public relations campaign through all its stages

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Aslı İCİL TUNCER
Learning Outcomes
1.Individuals acquire the competence to plan public relations and advertising campaigns in the field of public relations taking into account the communication needs and differences of individuals, groups or institutions.
2.Transfers knowledge to individuals and institutions on matters related to the field of public relations effectively expresses/reports their thoughts and solution proposals for problems through written, visual and auditory tools.
3.Possesses knowledge of the theories, methods, strategies and techniques of the field of public relations .
4.Possesses the skill to use the tools and media employed in public relations and practices at a professional level, effectively and competently.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.James E. Grunig, Excellence in Public Relations and Communication Management, Rota
2.Alaeddin Asna, Public Relations Fundamentals, Der
3.Public Relations Campaigns Implementation Steps and Examples, Aslı İcil Tuncer
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Public Relations Theories
Week 3 - Theoretical
Planning process for public relations campaigns
Week 4 - Theoretical
Planning process for public relations campaigns
Week 5 - Practice
Research Process in Public Relations Campaigns
Week 6 - Practice
Research Process in Public Relations Campaigns
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
SWOT and PEST Analysis in Public Relations Practices
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Problem Definition and Strategies in Public Relations Campaigns
Week 10 - Theoretical
Problem Definition and Strategies in Public Relations Campaigns
Week 11 - Practice
Event Planning in Public Relations Practices
Week 12 - Practice
Event Planning in Public Relations Practices
Week 13 - Practice
Media Use and Tactics in Public Relations Practices
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Budgeting and Creating an Activity Calendar in Public Relations Practices
Week 15 - Theoretical & Practice
Models for Evaluating Public Relations Practices
Week 16 - Practice
Final Exam (Final)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory51320
Lecture - Practice100660
Midterm Examination121122
Final Examination122123
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026