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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Aivars Stankevičs
Study type:Part time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Social Welfare and Social Work
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Communication Sciences; Psychology and Ethics of Communication

Objective

To build understanding of Public Relations (PR) as an important professional social work duty and activity, and to provide practical skills in PR process management.

Prerequisites

General knowledge of the communication process and management principles.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of public relations (PR) and the principles and methods of developing internal and external (interinstitutional) communication, of different areas of the PR social work field.

Skills

Will be able to prepare and communicate a message; will be able to give a reasoned presentation on a professional topic; will be able to communicate effectively and develop beneficial contacts with representatives of different social groups, respecting the diversity of people.

Competence

Will be able to identify audiences and their needs, select the communication message and communication channel that is best suited to the specificity of the audience, reduce communication barriers, plan and manage PR campaigns in the field of social issues.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Social work, SDNMp3Master’sLimited choiceAivars Stankevičs
Social work, SDNM3Master’sLimited choiceAivars Stankevičs