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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 12:25:49
Study Course Information
Course Code:KSK_049LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
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)6Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures12
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours20
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
General understanding of 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 PR and marketing. Different publics and relations with them. Strategic PR models of J. Grunig.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Planning of public relations.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
3Sales and marketing as a part of integrated public relations communication.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Research and business as a part of integrated public relations communication.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
5State communication as a part of integrated public relations communication.Lectures1.00auditorium
6Publicity and promotion as a part of integrated public relations communication.Lectures1.00auditorium
7Presentation of research papers – industry researches.Classes1.00auditorium
8Exam.Classes1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
1. To select one of the 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 on the researches (valuable considerations) in the form of presentation and to familiarise the university lecturer and course peers with it during the class. The printed presentation should be submitted to the university lecturer before presentation.
Assessment Criteria:
In accordance with the RSU Regulations, analysis, ability to use theoretical considerations, conclusions and suggestions.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Knowledge about the nature, place and role of public relations in the organisational management system.
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
3Argenti P.A., Forman J., The power of corporate communication : crafting the voice and image of your business. - New York : McGraw-Hill, 2002
4Barry A., PR power : inside secrets from the world of spin.- London : Virgin Books, 2002
5Lesly's handbook of public relations and communications. 5th ed. / Ed. by Ph.Lesly. - Lincolnwood : NTC Business Books, 1997
6Austin E.W., Pinkleton B.E., Strategic public relations management : planning and managing effective communication programs. - Mahwah : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2001
7Hart 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
8Wilcox D.L., Ault Ph.H., Agee W.K., Public relations : strategies and tactics. 5th ed. - New York : Longman, 1997
Other Information Sources
1Big Boys Gone Bananas!*
2Redakcijas aizkulises (THE NEWS ROOM: OFF THE RECORD)