Information Package

Program of Public Relations and Publicity (English 30%)

EILF303

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION

Course Code
EILF303
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. Will be able to gain the ability to solve problems encountered in strategic communication planning.
  2. Will gain the necessary knowledge about communication theories, methods, strategies, and techniques.
  3. Will apply and develop persons, groups, masses, and/ or organizations communicational needs and differences to their field.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course draws a general frame about the knowledge and information in the government sector, media organizations, non-governmental organizations, and private sector's needs on management.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to SC Communication, Strategy, Communication Strategy, Communication Methods
2nd Week Strategic Communications Planning Process
3rd Week Preparing to Plan: Essential Building Blocks, Foundation of the Plan: The Situation Analysis
4th Week Focusing the Plan: Target Audiences, Fostering Audience Support: Communications Objectives
5th Week Promoting the Nonprofit Organization: Issue Frames and Message Development, Advancing the Plan: Vehicles and Dissemination Strategies
6th Week Ensuring that the Plan Succeeds: Measurement and Evaluation, Pulling It All Together: Creating the Plan
7th Week Strategic Communications Plan Template
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Application Examples And Evaluation
10th Week Project Presentation-1
11th Week Project Presentation-2
12th Week Project Presentation-3
13th Week Project Presentation-4
14th Week End of Term Evaluation
15th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingPatterson, S. J., & Radtke, J. M. (2009). Strategic communications for nonprofit organizations: seven steps to creating a successful plan. John Wiley & Sons.
Allen, M. (2016). Strategic communication for sustainable organizations. Theory and Practice. Fayetteville, USA: University of Arkansas.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Report Preparation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Project 1 50
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 40 40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 30 30
Total Work Load156
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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