Information Package / Course Catalogue
International Public Relations
Course Code: HİR380
Course Type: Area Elective
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.Analyzes the impacts of globalization on international public relations practices.
2.Designs sensitive communication strategies and campaigns suitable for different cultural structures.
3.Applies the concepts of public diplomacy and nation branding to PR processes.
4.Compares the media structures, legal frameworks, and ethical standards of different countries.
5.Formulates corporate communication strategies for multinational corporations and non-governmental organizations.
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.
4.ntercultural Communication - Prof. Dr. Özcan Demirel
5.nternational Public Relations and Public Diplomacy Prof. Dr. Abdullah Özkan
6.Public Relations in the Global Market: Communication Beyond Borders Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gresi Sanje
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 - Theoretical
Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility projects.
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 - Theoretical
Digital diplomacy and international social media management.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Reading2114
Individual Work4028
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination119120
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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