Information Package

MAN440

ADVERTISING

Course Code
MAN440
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the importance of advertising in marketing communication.
  2. Learn the creative strategies in advertising.
  3. Know the role of advertising in gaining a competitive advantage.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsMan438 Services Marketing
Course DescriptionThe role of advertising in a free economy, and its place in the media of mass communications, basic advertising terminology, application of advertising principles, production methods, costs, research and media analysis A study of advertising appeals, product and market research, media analysis, message analysis, cost, ethics and advertising campaigns will be covered. Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Class Orientation and What is Advertising?
2nd Week Development of Advertising
3rd Week Scopes of Advertising: From Local to Global
4th Week Foundations of Advertising
5th Week Market Segmentation and Marketing Mix: Identifiers of Advertising
6th Week Research: Gathering Information for Advertising Planning
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Planning of Media Strategy
9th Week Integration of Advertising with Other Communication Mix Elements
10th Week Creation of Advertising
11th Week Usage of Advertising Media
12th Week Project presentations
13th Week Project presentations (continued)
14th Week Project presentations (continued)
Recommended or Required ReadingWilliam F. Arrens, Michael Weigold, Christien Arrens, Contemporary Advertising, 2008, McGrawHill
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 30
Presentation of Article 1 15
Total(%) 75
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 75
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 25
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 1 14 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 28 28
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 28 28
Laboratory (including preparation) 1 36 36
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X X X
K2 X
K3 X
K4
K5 X
K6 X
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13 X