Information Package

Master's of Public Relations and Publicity with Thesis

PRP590

SEMINAR

Course Code
PRP590
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
0 + 1
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Determine a question in the axis of communication studies, prepare as research proposal and prepare thesis process
  2. Practice academic writing by being aware of academic violations
  3. Present an academic study.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionTo acquire a critical understanding of the current issues and debates within both academic and professional contexts of communication, public relations and publicity.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Singificancy of thesis; why to write a thesis, expectations on thesis
2nd Week Singificancy of thesis; why to write a thesis, expectations on thesis
3rd Week Making review of a master thesis in terms of its configuration and content by lecturer.
4th Week Making review of a master thesis in terms of its configuration and content by lecturer.
5th Week Making review of a doctoral thesis in terms of its configuration and content by lecturer.
6th Week Making review of a doctoral thesis in terms of its configuration and content by lecturer.
7th Week 1st midterm
8th Week Evaluation of selected thesis by students.
9th Week Presentation of thesis proposals.
10th Week Presentation of thesis proposals.
11th Week 2nd midterm
12th Week Article presentation.
13th Week Article presentation.
14th Week General discussion and recommandations.
Recommended or Required ReadingThe literature on the subject of the thesis/the seminar/the project.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 2 20
Project 1 20
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 4 4
Homework 2 15 30
Article application for publication 1 15 15
Research 2 40 80
Book Presentation 1 2 2
Article 1 32 32
Weekly Articles and Resource Research 1 35 35
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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