Information Package / Course Catalogue
Contemporary Intention in Advertising
Course Code: HİR326
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

This course is planned to convey the current developments and trends in the field of advertising to the students.

Course Content

It includes discussions about changes in advertising activities over time and future projections.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Emrah BAŞER
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the historical development, main theories, and current trends in advertising.
2.Analyzes the differences between traditional and digital advertising practices.
3.Evaluates the effects of new media platforms (social media, AI, AR etc.) on advertising strategies.
4.Interprets audience behaviors in the context of digital data and content interaction.
5.Defines and applies new advertising forms such as influencer, experiential, and sustainable advertising.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Contemporary Advertising - William F. Arens Michael F. Weigold Christian Arens
2.Berger, J. (2013). Contagious: Why things catch on. Simon & Schuster.
3.Neumeier, M. (2006). Zag: The number one strategy of high-performance brands. New Riders.
4.Postman, N. (1985). Amusing ourselves to death: Public discourse in the age of show business. Viking Penguin.
5.Rodgers, S., & Thorson, E. (Eds.). (2019). Digital advertising: Theory and practice (3rd ed.). Routledge.
6.Turow, J. (2011). The daily you: How the new advertising industry is defining your identity and your worth. Yale University Press.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General Introduction of the Course
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction: Ad History Overview
Week 3 - Theoretical
Dynamics Underlying Change in Advertising
Week 4 - Theoretical
Overview of Current Application Areas in Advertising
Week 5 - Theoretical
Current Practice Examples in Advertising 1
Week 6 - Theoretical
Current Practice Examples in Advertising 2
Week 7 - Theoretical
Current Practice Examples in Advertising 3
Week 8 - Theoretical
Current Practice Examples in Advertising 4
Week 9 - Theoretical
Change in Agency Structures 1
Week 10 - Theoretical
Change in Agency Structures 2
Week 11 - Theoretical
Current Research and Analysis 1
Week 12 - Theoretical
Current Research and Analysis 2
Week 13 - Theoretical
Current Research and Analysis 3
Week 14 - Theoretical
Period Review
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
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
2026