YMD306 Social Media Event Management Istanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Geomatic EngineeringGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Geomatic Engineering
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: YMD306
Course Name: Social Media Event Management
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 4
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SEMRA GEÇKİN ONAT
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi FATMA YONCA TUNÇ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To discuss the social media concept, characteristics of social networks and their use in different areas, to prepare a successful social media communication plan that can be used in different sectors and to learn how to report communication activities in social networks.
Course Content: Web 1.0 and Web 2.0, Internet Sites, Blogs, Micro-Blogs, Social Networks, Content Strategies, Event Management, CRM, Social Media Tracking and Reporting.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understand how Web 2.0 technologies transform the internet, Having detailed information about social media tools.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To be able to use social media tools within the framework of expertise, to develop a social media event plan.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) To keep social responsibility in front of social media communication and to solve social problems in the event management.
Learning Competence
1) To be able to comprehend the concepts related to new media technologies and social media and to be able to relate them to communication studies.
Field Specific Competence
1) Be able to define all kinds of concepts related to communication, art and culture, public relations and advertising. To develop and deepen the acquired theoretical knowledge at the level of expertise.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) To be able to organize and conduct an event communication independently by using social media effectively.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Social Media.
2) Web 1.0 and Web 2.0
3) Websites, Blogs, Micro-Blogs.
4) Social networks.
5) Social Media and Marketing Communication.
6) Social Media and Content Strategies.
7) Midterm Exam.
8) Social Media and Privacy.
9) Crisis Management in Social Media.
10) Social Media and CRM
11) Social Media and Advertising
12) Social Media Monitoring and Reporting.
13) General Review - Social Media Communication Plan.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: - Kahraman, Murat. Sosyal Medya 101 2.0, İstanbul; Mediacat Yayıncılık, 2013

References: - Stratten, Scott. Sosyal Medyada Yapılan Müthiş İşler / Vasat İşler, İstanbul; Mediacat Yayıncılık, 2012

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
2) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
3) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
4) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
5) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety isuues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
8) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
9) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
10) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
11) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
2) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
3) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
4) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
5) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety isuues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
8) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
9) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
10) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
11) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Project preparation
Technical Tour
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Observation
Group project
Presentation
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 48
Study Hours Out of Class 16 64
Midterms 1 3
Final 1 3
Total Workload 118