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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Science Public Relations HIT124 Elective Doctorate degree 1 Spring 6

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Prof. Dr. Gülden ÖZKAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Explain the theoretical distinctions and conflicts between natural sciences and social sciences.
2) Define the field of science communication.
3) Comprehends the paradigmatic change in the field of science communication.
4) Define the field of science public relations.
5) Define the methods and tools of science public relations.
5) Define the methods and tools of science public relations.
6) Develops new proposals for the field of science public relations.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Learning Outcomes
1 Middle High Middle Middle Middle Middle High High High
2 High High High High High Middle Middle High Middle
3 High High Middle Middle Middle High Middle Middle Middle
4 Middle Middle High High Middle High Middle High Middle
5 High High High Middle Middle High No relation High Middle
5 High High High Middle High High High Middle High
6 Middle High Middle Middle High Middle High High Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

-

Course Contents

Science communication, science public relations, the role of digital media in science communication and science public relations

Weekly Schedule

1) Knowledge, science, method discussions
2) The distinction between natural sciences and social sciences
3) Scientific information and science communication
4) The public in science communication: foundations of trust
5) The public in science communication: paradigm shift I (Public Understanding of Science)
6) The public in science communication: paradigm shift II (Public Engagement of Science)
7) Participation and Co-construction in Science Communication
8) Midterm exams
9) Science Public Relations: Conceptual and Theoretical Framework
10) Science Public Relations in the Information Society
11) From Traditional to Digital Media and Science Public Relations
12) Methods and Tools in Science Public Relations
13) Student Presentations and Discussions
14) Student Presentations and Discussions
15) Student Presentations and Discussions
16) Final exams

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Question-Answer
4) Question-Answer
5) Question-Answer
6) Question-Answer
7) Discussion
8) Discussion
9) Discussion
10) Discussion
11) Case Study
12) Case Study
13) Case Study
14) Case Study


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade

50%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

50%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required