Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sports and Public Relations
Course Code: SYB209
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Definition and Mix of Public Relations; Historical Development of Public Relations in Turkey in the world; Importance of Public Relations Department in Sports Organization; Use of Sport as a Public Relations Tool in Public and Private Organizations; Public Relations Tools: Written tools, Audiovisual tools, Other tools; Theories and Sports Practices Used in Public Relations; Public Relations Campaign in Sports Organizations Communication Stages: Problem definition, Determination of objectives, Determination of target audience, Determination of message, Tactics and tools

Course Content

Definition and importance of Public Relations, what needs arise as a result of the historical process, concepts close to public relations, tools used in public relations studies, public relations and Media Relations, press release, press conference and Press File preparation, public relations campaigns.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Hasan ULUKAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Understands the aims of Public Relations.
2.Develops the kinds of Public Relations.
3.Knows the importance and timing of Pro-active and reactive public relations.
4.Knows Public Relations in times of crisis.
5.Knows the target audience in public relations policy.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Peltekoğlu, F. B. (2007). What is public relations?. Istanbul: Beta Publications.
2.Kazancı, M. (1999). Public relations (3rd edition). Ankara: Turhan Kitabevi Publications
3.Akbulut, E. (no date). Public relations. Erzurum: Atatürk University Open Education Faculty Publications.
4.History of the Public Relations Association of Turkey, (2016). Accessed from http://www.tuhid.org/tarihce.html on 1 October 2016.
5.Yamanoğlu, M. A., Hızal, G. S. G. & Özdemir, B. P. (2013). History of public relations in Turkey: Institutionalisation years 1960-1980. Ankara: Deki Publications.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Conceptual Framework and Scope of Public Relations
Week 2 - Theoretical
Historical Development of Public Relations
Week 3 - Theoretical
Public Relations Models
Week 4 - Theoretical
Public Relations and Related Concepts
Week 5 - Theoretical
Public Relations and Related Concepts
Week 6 - Theoretical
Target Audience in Public Relations
Week 7 - Theoretical
Public Relations Process
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Public Relations Environments and Tools
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sponsorship as an Application Area of Public Relations
Week 11 - Theoretical
Public Relations in Crisis Period
Week 12 - Theoretical
Public Relations In Times Of Crisis
Week 13 - Theoretical
Lobbying in Public Relations
Week 14 - Final Exam
Final Exam.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140570
Land Work25316
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)103
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026