Information Package / Course Catalogue
Current Issues in Marketing
Course Code: ISLE354
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 this course is to guide students for following new concepts and issues in marketing area. The researchs and readings during this course help students for determining their thesis or seminar subject.

Course Content

New concepts and issues in marketing will be discussed in this course.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns marketing problems and marketing strategies to solve current marketing issues.
2.Learns current marketing concepts and the importance of these concepts for business organizations.
3.Has knowledge about alternative marketing approaches.
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Güncel Pazarlama Yaklaşımlarından Seçmeler, İnci Varinli, Kahraman Çatı, Detay,
2. Postmodern Pazarlama, Edin Güçlü Sözer,Beta Yayınları; İstanbul, 2009,
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Evolution of Marketing
Week 2 - Theoretical
Consumer Behavior-New Consumer
Week 3 - Theoretical
Marketing Information and Research Systems
Week 4 - Theoretical
New Products and Services
Week 5 - Theoretical
Current Methods in Distribution Channel Management
Week 6 - Theoretical
Promotion Mix
Week 7 - Theoretical
Global Marketing
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Electronic Trade
Week 10 - Theoretical
Globalizatiom-Anti Globalization Discussions
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sustainable Marketing
Week 12 - Theoretical
Corporate Social Responsibility
Week 13 - Theoretical
Neuro-Marketing
Week 14 - Theoretical
Social Media
Week 15 - Theoretical
Evaluation of Projects
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Individual Work62330
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)126
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
OÇ-1
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
OÇ-2
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
OÇ-3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026