Information Package / Course Catalogue
International Public Relations
Course Code: HİR380
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to evaluate how public relations are used by different actors in the international context.

Course Content

This course includes, the following notşons' explanations: Defining the concept of internationalism, disclosure of which is related to the concept of international public relations, analysis of samples from Turkey and other countries, the listing of international actors, to sort the stage of international public relations and promotional campaigns

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hatice Hale BOZKURT
Learning Outcomes
1.Describe at least 3 of international public relations environments
2.Lists the steps of international public relations and promotion campaigns
3.Summarizes at least 4 concepts of international public relations and publicity
4.Summarizes the characteristics of at least 2 of the international public relations actors
5.Evaluates the applications of international public relations through a case study
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Becerikli,Sema Yıldırım, Uluslararası Halkla İlişkiler, Ankara: Nobel Yayınları, 2005
2.Yılmaz,Sait, Güç ve Politika, İstanbul: Alfa Yayınları, 2008
3.Bardhan, N., ve Weaver, C. K. (Eds.). (2011). Public relations in global cultural contexts: Multi-paradigmatic perspectives. Routledge.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The definition and objectives of public relations and international public relations
Week 2 - Theoretical
The importance of public relations in international relations and international marketing
Week 3 - Theoretical
Main issues in international public relations
Week 4 - Theoretical
Power and hegemony in international relations
Week 5 - Theoretical
Propaganda in public relations
Week 6 - Theoretical
Lobbying in public relation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Public diplomacy in public relations
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exams
Week 9 - Theoretical
Global brand definition and examples of global brands
Week 10 - Theoretical
The importance of sponsorship in terms of marketing communications for global brands
Week 11 - Theoretical
Examples of sponsorship for global brands
Week 12 - Theoretical
Corporate social responsibility practices for global brands
Week 13 - Theoretical
Crisis communication of global brands
Week 14 - Final Exam
Final Exams
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory132365
Midterm Examination129130
Final Examination129130
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
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