This course “reviews research on public relations and strategies for improving community relationships and strengthening partnerships with community groups” (Andrews Bulletin). This course uses online and Zoom discussions, readings, online presentations, research and field based applications to improve your public relations.It seeks to guide your community investigation (data collection, surveys, walk-arounds and drive-throughs), expand your social understandings (social and communitarian theory, relational interpretations), and improve your community engagement (communication, involvement and relation strategies) to keep you and your organization connected to individuals, groups and community partners.
- Teacher: Covrig, Duane