| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MCH1028 | Introduction to Professional Communication |
Students can request an exemption from the pre-requisite from the module leader on satisfaction they have completed similar studies or have relevant industry related knowledge and experience.
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MCH1028 | Introduction to Professional Communication |
Please note MCH1028 or similar is a pre-requisite for this module. All requests as to otherwise must be made to module leader
• To develop in students an introductory knowledge, skills and understanding of the values and culture of public relations and its variations in commercial, public, private and voluntary sectors
• To enable students to develop and deploy techniques of writing and campaign and event planning in public relations
• To develop the ability to apply the methods of public relations to initiate and carry out practical projects in public relations
• To introduce an understanding of the dangers of a range of crises to organisational reputation
Introduction and definitions of PR
Stakeholders and publics
Media relations – print and broadcast
Event management
Internal communications
Crisis communications
PR in the voluntary sector
Introduction to PR planning
At the end of the module students should be able to:
• understand the values and culture of public relations and its variations in commercial, public and voluntary sectors
• appreciate the role of crisis management in a PR context
At the end of the module students should be able to:
• draft a news release
• organise a successful event
• apply the methods of public relations to initiate creative ideas and develop plans for public relations
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | Weekly lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 25:00 | 50:00 | Two assessments – mid semester and at end of semester |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | Course readings |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Weekly seminars |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Industry research and practice - reflection on industry, case studies etc |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 78:00 | 78:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
This module will contain a mix of lectures, seminars, group work, and lively two way debates and discussions. You will be expected to keep up with current news and events in both the business and corporate worlds, and there are two non assessed picture quizzes built into the course to check your news sense.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1 | M | 40 | Campaign portfolio (approx. 2,000 words) |
| Written exercise | 1 | A | 60 | Written PR presentation and critical reflection (approx. 2000 words) (time restricted deadline) |
The first assessment is designed to test two of the key skills employers are looking for; the ability to organise events and the ability to translate a PR brief into a portfolio of industry standard resources. The second assessment will have a time restricted deadline and requires students to devise a PowerPoint presentation (slides and notes) relating to the role of PR within organisations. This will be supported by a critical reflection of their written presentation In both assessments there will be a limited choice of topics.
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