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Semester:	Fall 2020
Number:	0108-217-001
Instructor:	Sofia Fasos
Note:	Online, Asynchronous
Location:	Online
Credits:	3
Course Materials:	View Text Books
Description:	This course provides a comprehensive survey of the field of public relations. Emphasis is placed on the evolution, roles, functions, and scope of public relations in American society. Students will develop applicable skills in public relations by learning how to craft press releases, newsletters, pitch letters and other PR materials.
Learning Goals:	COURSE OBJECTIVES:• To understand the role of public relations in business practices.• To learn the history and evolution of public relations.• Clarify the significance of public relations in corporate culture and technology.• Develop applicable skills in public relations planning, program implementation, and evaluation processes. *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.