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12535 (v.4) Public Relations (Strategies) 520
Area: | School of Marketing |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 12477 (v.4) Public Relations (Principles) 500 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | An understanding of the processes evident in public relations strategies as they apply to campaigns, programs and issues. The unit also examines case studies, communication, strategies, business plans and strategic thinking. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Defined, understood and applied strategies in terms of Public Relations principles. Identified the various ways Public Relations strategies fit into organisations, and the effect of corporate culture and ideology in the relationship. bcome able to develop effective strategic visions and missions. Understood the various strategic principles relevant to corporate reputation and ethics. Applied the knowledge of Public Relations strategies to projectsand plans, crisis management, corporate government affairs. Recognised the need for strategic evaluation and be capable of conducting audits and budget evaluation. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Pattison, K. (2001). Strategic Public Relations: A Practical Guide to Success. (second edition). Guildford, Vineyard Publishing. Spicer, C. (1997). Organisational Public Relations: A Political Perspective. New Jersey, Lawrence Erlbaum Publishers. Johnson, J. and Zawawi, C. (2000). Public Relations: Theory and Practice. St Leonards, Allen and Unwin. Budd, J.F.Jr. (1993). CEO Credibility: The Management of reputation. Connecticut, Turtle Publishing Company. Culbertson, H., Jeffers, D., Besser Stone, D. and Terrell, M. (1993). Social, Political and Economic Contexts in Public Relations. New Jersey, Lawrence Erlbaum Publishers. D'Aprix, R. (1996). Communicating for Change: Connecting the Woorkplace with the Marketplace. San Francisco, Jossey Bass Publishers. Dennis, L.B. (1996). Practical Public Affairs in an Era of Change. Maryland, Public Relations Society of America and University Press of America. Dozier, D., Grunig, L. and Grunig, J. (1995). manager's Guide to Excellence in Public Relations and Communication Management. New Jersey, Lawrence Erlbaum Publishers. Heath, R.L. (1994). Management of Corporate Communication. New Jersey, Lawrence Erlbaum Publishers. |
Unit Texts: | Smith, R.D. (2002). Strategic Planning for Public Relations. New Jersey, LEA. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 1 30%, Assignment 2 30%, Assignment 3 50%, Class Participation/Presentation 20%. This is done by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 80509 Public Relations | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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