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Public Relations Management Models

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:5.00
Study Course Accepted:02.02.2024 12:26:10
Study Course Information
Course Code:KSK_252LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:4.00ECTS:6.00
Branch of Science:Communication SciencesTarget Audience:Communication Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Ruta Siliņa
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Faculty of Social Sciences
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szfatrsu[pnkts]lv
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)12Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures24
Classes (count)8Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes16
Total Contact Hours40
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
General knowledge about communication.
Objective:
The course has been created to familiarise students with the theoretical base related to public relations management, understanding it as a process and to identify its potential problems, as well as to provide practical skills in management of this process.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Concepts, definitions. Introduction. Interaction between public relations (PR) and marketing. Different publics and relations with them. Strategic PR models of J. Grunig.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Planning of public relations – I. Planning of public relations – II. Internal PR and communication with internal public.Lectures2.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
3Sales and marketing as a part of integrated public relations communication – I. Sales and marketing as a part of integrated public relations communication – II.Lectures2.00auditorium
4Research and business as a part of integrated public relations communication – I. Research and business as a part of integrated public relations communication – II. Research and business as a part of integrated public relations communication – III.Lectures2.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
5Communication at state level as a part of integrated public relations communication – I. Communication at state level as a part of integrated public relations communication – II.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
6Publicity and promotion as a part of integrated public relations communication – I. Publicity and promotion as a part of integrated public relations communication – II. Media relations as a part of integrated public relations communication.Lectures2.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
7Reputation management as a part of integrated public relations communication – I. Reputation management as a part of integrated public relations communication – II. Event management as a part of integrated public relations communication.Lectures2.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
8Group work – presentation of industry researches.Classes2.00auditorium
9Examination.Classes1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
1. To select one of topics covered during the study course. 2. To select from databases of scientific articles (for example, SCOPUS, EBSCO, SAGE Publications, Science Direct, etc., full list: http://www.rsu.lv/biblioteka/resursi/abonetie-e-resursi/abo…) 3 latest researches (not older than three years) on the selected topic. 3. To prepare an overview of the researches (valuable considerations) in the form of presentation and to familiarise the university lecturer and course peers with it. The printed presentation should be submitted to the university lecturer before presentation. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
Assessment Criteria:
In accordance with “RSU Regulations I” https://www.rsu.lv/sites/default/files/imce/Dokumenti/studi…
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Knowledge of the nature, place and role of public relations in the organization's management system. After completing the course, they will be familiar with management strategies, will be able to plan public relations and create successful communication interactions.
Skills:To create a proactive approach to strategic organisation of public relations, building responding communication reputation, to plan and implement public relations campaigns and researches characteristic for the industry.
Competencies:About public relations as one of management tools, their different operation areas, trends and tools in accordance with industry specifics and ethical guidelines.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Byrum K. (2018) Public Relations Strategies and Tactics. - Cognella Academic Publishing
2International public relations and public diplomacy : communication and engagement (2015) / Guy J. Golan, Sung-Un Yang, Dennis F. Kinsey, editors. - New York : Peter Lang
3Wilcox D.L., Cameron G.T. (2014) Public Relations: Strategies and Tactics (11th Edition). – Pearson
4Wilcox, Dennis L. (2013) Public relations writing and media techniques / Dennis L. Wilcox, Bryan H. Reber. - 7th ed. - Boston : Pearson Education
5Smith, Ronald D. (2013) Strategic planning for public relations / Ronald D. Smith. - 4th ed. - New York : Routledge
Additional Reading
1Cutlip S.M., Center A.H., Broom G.M., Effective public relations. 9th ed. - Upper Saddle River : Pearson Education International, 2006
2Shafritz J.M., Russell E.W., Introducing public administration. 4th ed.- New York: Pearson Education, 2005
3Barry A., PR power : inside secrets from the world of spin.- London : Virgin Books, 2002
4Argenti P.A., Forman J., The power of corporate communication : crafting the voice and image of your business. - New York : McGraw-Hill, 2002
5Austin E.W., Pinkleton B.E., Strategic public relations management : planning and managing effective communication programs. - Mahwah : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2001
6Hart N., The public relations audit : evaluation checklists to measure the impact of every message you send to customers, shareholders and the public. - London : Pearson Education, 2002
Other Information Sources
1Big Boys Gone Bananas!*
2Redakcijas aizkulises (THE NEWS ROOM: OFF THE RECORD)