Public Relations and Advertising
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI246
Course Name: Society and Politics in Iran
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. FATEME AYŞİN ANKA
Course Lecturer(s): Fateme Ayşin Anka
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: By getting to know Iran's society and politics, it is aimed to learn both the political structures from the state dimension and the social internal dynamics. In this context, sociology of society, political parties, reforms, brain drains and ideological system are also explained.
Course Content: Explaining and analyzing the society and politics of Iran, examining the multicultural social structure and the structure and politics of the ideological-based state constitutes the general course content. In this context, various political and social issues (from the past to the present) are discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) They will have general and specific information about Iran
2) They will have learned the political structures of Iran
3) They will have an understanding of Iran's social structures and sociology
4) They will be able to examine the pros and cons of the structure in Iran
5) They will learn the political structure and elections in Iran.
6) They will have information about NGOs in Iran
7) They will know ethnicities in Iran

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Overview of Iran Ref1, pp.1-15
2) Approaches to Political Institutions Ref1, pp:15-25
3) Iran Before and After the Revolution Ref1, pp:25-35
4) State and Social Dynamics Ref1, pp: 35-45
5) Social Structure and Sociology Ref1, pp:45-57
6) Political Participation: Electoral Systems and Election Methods Ref1, pp: 58-70
7) parliamentary tradition Ref1, pp: 70-85
8) The Relationship between Religion and Social Structure Ref1, pp: 85-102
9) Ideological State Ref1, pp: 102-120
10) Basic Elements That Ensure Stabilization of the Ideological State (Until 1979) Ref1, pp: 121-135
11) NGOs in Iran Ref1, pp: 136-153
12) Post-Modern Approaches in Iran Ref1, pp:153-170
13) Ethnic Issues in Iran Ref1, pp: 170-183
14) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: İran’da Devlet, Toplum ve Siyaset, Hüseyin Beşiriye, Ağaç Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2009
References: Hüseyin Beşiriye, İran'da Devlet, Toplum ve Siyaset, AĞAÇ KİTABEVİ YAYINLARI

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) They have all the knowledge, skills and competencies required by the profession, with relation to the fields of Public Relations and Advertising and they have the structural features required by the profession. 1 1 1 1 1
2) They have knowledge about fields of brand management, marketing communication, corporate communication and advertising strategy development. They have the ability to create, plan and manage a public relations campaign. 1 1 1 1
3) They have knowledge and skills about changing and evolving communication methods and technologies. 1 1 1 1 1
4) Thay have the ability to manage communication between relevant stakeholders and the target group. They develop and implement proper communication strategies and methods according to the communication characteristics of different stakeholders. 1 1 1 1 1
5) By acting on the principle of lifelong learning, they constantly develop themselves not only from in terms of professional knowledge, but also from a culturally and follow the national and international agenda. 1 1 1 1 1 1
6) They combine different communication areas in a holistic and strategic way. 1 1 1 1 1
7) They use written and verbal communication skills effectively. 1 1 1 1 1 1
8) They develop and implement strategies by thinking creatively and critically. 1 1 1 1 1 1
9) They have management skills. 1 1 1 1 1
10) They use research capability effectively. 1 1 1 1 1 1
11) They have an ethical business understanding and social responsibility. 1 1 1 1 1 1
12) They have capable of analytical thinking and problem solving. 1 1 1 1 1 1
13) They have teamwork skills. 1 1 1 1 1
14) They follow developments in their field by using a foreign language at a general level of European Language Portfolio B1 and and communicate with their colleagues. 1 1 1 1 1 1
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) They have all the knowledge, skills and competencies required by the profession, with relation to the fields of Public Relations and Advertising and they have the structural features required by the profession.
2) They have knowledge about fields of brand management, marketing communication, corporate communication and advertising strategy development. They have the ability to create, plan and manage a public relations campaign.
3) They have knowledge and skills about changing and evolving communication methods and technologies.
4) Thay have the ability to manage communication between relevant stakeholders and the target group. They develop and implement proper communication strategies and methods according to the communication characteristics of different stakeholders.
5) By acting on the principle of lifelong learning, they constantly develop themselves not only from in terms of professional knowledge, but also from a culturally and follow the national and international agenda.
6) They combine different communication areas in a holistic and strategic way.
7) They use written and verbal communication skills effectively.
8) They develop and implement strategies by thinking creatively and critically.
9) They have management skills.
10) They use research capability effectively.
11) They have an ethical business understanding and social responsibility.
12) They have capable of analytical thinking and problem solving.
13) They have teamwork skills.
14) They follow developments in their field by using a foreign language at a general level of European Language Portfolio B1 and and communicate with their colleagues.
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Presentation 1 % 30
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 3 1 1 14 48
Study Hours Out of Class 3 1 1 14 48
Presentations / Seminar 2 1 1 1 6
Homework Assignments 2 1 1 1 6
Midterms 2 1 1 1 6
Final 2 1 1 1 6
Total Workload 120