- •2. Методический справочник
- •1. Методический комментарий к уроку 1 (Unit 1)
- •2. Методический комментарий к уроку 2 (Unit 2)
- •3. Методический комментарий к уроку 3 (Unit 3)
- •4. Методический комментарий к уроку 4 (Unit 4)
- •5. Методический комментарий к уроку 5 (Unit 5)
- •6. Методический комментарий к уроку 6 (Unit 6)
- •7. Методический комментарий к уроку 7 (Unit 7)
- •8. Методический комментарий к уроку 8 (Unit 8)
- •9. Методический комментарий к уроку 9 (Unit 9)
- •10. Методический комментарий к уроку 10 (Unit 10)
- •11. Методический комментарий к уроку 11 (Unit 11)
- •12. Методический комментарий к уроку 12 (Unit 12)
- •13. Методический комментарий к уроку 13 (Unit 13)
- •14. Методический комментарий к уроку 14 (Unit 14)
- •15. Методический комментарий к уроку 15 (Unit 15)
- •16. Методический комментарий к уроку 16 (Unit 16)
- •17. Методический комментарий к уроку 17 (Unit 17)
- •18. Методический комментарий к уроку 18 (Unit 18)
- •19. Методический комментарий к уроку 19 (Unit 19)
- •20. Методический комментарий к уроку 20 (Unit 20)
- •21. Методический комментарий к уроку 21 (Unit 21)
- •3. Учебный курс
- •1. Урок 1 (Unit 1) What is Public Relations?
- •1. Starting up
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 1.1.
- •(“Public Relations.” Wikipedia. 6 Sept. 2007. 8 Sept. 2007 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Relations#>.)
- •Listen to an interview with Derek Avery, a PR-specialist at Public Relations Society of America, who talks about popular understanding of PR. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the extract of what Derek says about the difference between PR and spin.
- •Listening 1.2.
- •Listen to Derek Avery, who goes on to talk about people’s confusing PR with other functions. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the extract of what Derek says about the difference between PR and marketing.
- •Complete the extract of what Derek says about the difference between PR and advertising.
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 1.1.
- •Read the text “How Public Relations Differs from Journalism” and answer these questions.
- •How Public Relations Differs from Journalism
- •Reading 1.2.
- •Read the text “Toward an Integrated Perspective” and answer these questions.
- •What PR stunts were used by the practitioners?
- •Toward an Integrated Perspective
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the words from “Listening” and “Reading” sections.
- •5. Summary
- •Give a written summary of the topic “differences between PR, spin, marketing, advertising and journalism” (120 words).
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian.
- •Translate the following text from Russian into English.
- •7. Problem solving
- •2. Урок 2 (Unit 2) The History of Public Relations
- •1. Starting up
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 2.1.
- •Listen to an interview with StanVeazy, a PR-specialist at Public Relations Society of America, who talks about the historical roots of PR. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the extract of what Stan Veazy says about the early practice of PR.
- •Listening 2.2.
- •Listen to an interview with StanVeazy, a PR-specialist at Public Relations Society of America, who goes on to talk about one of Edward Bernays’s legendary public relations efforts. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the extract of what Stan Veazy says about the PR-campaign to promote Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes.
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 2.1.
- •Read the text “Press Agentry” and answer these questions.
- •Press Agentry
- •Reading 2.2.
- •Read the text “The First Public Relations Counsel” and answer these questions.
- •The First Public Relations Counsel
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the words from “Listening” and “Reading” sections.
- •5. Summary
- •Give a written summary of the topic “the roots of PR” (120 words).
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian.
- •Translate the following text from Russian into English.
- •7. Problem solving
- •3. Урок 3 (Unit 3) Ethics and Professionalism
- •1. Starting up
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 3.1.
- •Listen to an interview with Conroy Wright, a PR-specialist at Burson-Marsteller Public Relations, who talks about ethics in PR. Answer these questions.
- •Listening 3.2.
- •Listen to an interview with Conroy Wright, a PR-specialist at Burson-Marsteller Public Relations, who goes on to talk about codes of professional conduct in PR. Answer these questions.
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 3.1.
- •Read the text “Ethics in Individual Practice” and answer these questions.
- •Ethics in Individual Practice
- •Reading 3.2.
- •Read the text “Use of Front Groups Poses Ethical Concerns” and answer these questions.
- •Use of Front Groups Poses Ethical Concerns
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the words from “Listening” and “Reading” sections.
- •5. Summary
- •Give a written summary of the topic “ethics in PR profession” (120 words).
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian.
- •7. Problem Solving
- •How would you respond to the following situations?
- •Solve the following PR problem.
- •4. Урок 4 (Unit 4) The Individual in Public Relations
- •1. Starting up
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 4.1.
- •Listen to an interview with Paul Walke, the Global Corporate Practice Director at Ogilvy Public Relations, who talks about an individual in PR. Answer these questions.
- •Listening 4.2.
- •Listen to Paul Walke, the Global Corporate Practice Director at Ogilvy Public Relations, who goes on to talk about the education and employment of PR-practitioners. Answer these questions.
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 4.1.
- •Read the following text and answer these questions.
- •Reading 4.2.
- •Read the text “An Understanding of Economics” and answer these questions.
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the words from “Listening” and “Reading” sections.
- •5. Summary
- •Give a written summary of the topic “the individual in public relations” (120 words).
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian.
- •Translate the following text from Russian into English.
- •7. Problem Solving
- •5. Урок 5 (Unit 5) Public Relations Departments and Firms
- •1. Starting up
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 5.1.
- •Listen to an interview with Steven Luders, the CEO at Fleishman-Hillard Public Relations, who talks about public relations departments and firms, and answer these questions.
- •Listening 5.2.
- •Listen to Steven Luders, the CEO at Fleishman-Hillard Public Relations, who goes on to talk about the global reach of public relations firms. Answer these questions.
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 5.1.
- •Read the text “Line and Staff Functions” and answer these questions.
- •Line and Staff Functions
- •Reading 5.2.
- •Read the text “Sources of Friction” and answer these questions.
- •Sources of Friction
- •Reading 5.3.
- •Read the text “Structure of a Counseling Firm” and answer these questions.
- •Structure of a Counseling Firm
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the words from “Listening” and “Reading” sections.
- •5. Summary
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian.
- •Translate the following text from Russian into English.
- •7. Problem Solving
- •6. Урок 6 (Unit 6) Research
- •1. Starting up
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 6.1.
- •Listen to an interview with Bob Richardson, a public relations practitioner working for Junction Co. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the extract of what Bob says about why research is such an important step in any public relations program.
- •Listening 6.2.
- •Listen to Bob Richardson, who goes on to talk about research. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the extract of what Bob says about the most common research techniques.
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 6.1.
- •Read the text “Research in Public Relations” and answer these questions.
- •Research in Public Relations
- •Reading 6.2.
- •Read the text “Techniques of Conducting Research” and answer these questions.
- •Techniques of Conducting Research
- •Match the words (1-20) with the definitions (a-t).
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the words from “Listening” and “Reading” sections.
- •5. Summary
- •Give a written summary of the topic “research in public relations and different research techniques used” (120 words).
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian.
- •Translate the following texts from Russian into English.
- •7. Problem Solving
- •7. Урок 7 (Unit 7) Program Planning
- •1. Starting up
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 7.1
- •Listen to an interview with Jeff Hunt, the CEO at GCI Group, who talks about public relations program planning. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the extract of what Jeff Hunt says about public relations program planning.
- •Listening 7.2.
- •Listen to an interview with Jeff Hunt, the CEO at GCI Group, who goes on to talk about different kinds of public relations planners and planning. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the extract of what Jeff Hunt says about public relations planners and planning.
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 7.1.
- •Read the text “Public Relations Program Planning” and answer these questions.
- •Public Relations Program Planning
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the words from “Listening” and “Reading” sections.
- •5. Summary
- •Give a written summary of the topic “ planning a PR program” (120 words).
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian.
- •Translate the following text from Russian into English.
- •7. Problem Solving
- •8. Урок 8 (Unit 8) Communication
- •1. Starting up
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 8.1.
- •Listen to an interview with Joel Babbit, President and CEO at Edelman Public Relations Worldwide, who talks about communication. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the extract of what Joel Babbit says about communication.
- •Listening 8.2.
- •Listen to Joel Babbit, President and CEO at Edelman Public Relations Worldwide, who goes on to talk about crisis communication. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the extract of what Joel Babbit says about how an organization should respond to a crisis situation.
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 8.1.
- •Read the text “Communication and Leadership” and answer these questions.
- •Communication and Leadership
- •Reading 8.2.
- •Read the text “Active Listening, Feedback, Nonverbal Communication Patterns” and answer these questions.
- •Active Listening, Feedback, Nonverbal Communication Patterns
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the words from “Listening” and “Reading” sections.
- •5. Summary
- •Give a written summary of the topic “communication in PR profession” (120 words).
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian.
- •Translate the following text from Russian into English.
- •7. Problem Solving
- •9. Урок 9 (Unit 9) Evaluation
- •1. Starting up
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 9.1.
- •Listen to an interview with Bob Richardson, a public relations practitioner working for Junction Co, who talks about the prerequisites for evaluation and different kinds of objectives. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the extract of what Bob says about the prerequisites for evaluation and different kinds of objectives.
- •Listening 9.2.
- •Listen to Bob Richardson, who goes on to talk about the techniques used in evaluating a public relations program. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the extract of what Bob says about different techniques used in evaluating a public relations program.
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 9.1.
- •Read the text “Measurement of Production” and answer these questions.
- •Measurement of Production
- •Reading 9.2.
- •Advertising Equivalency
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the words from “Listening” and “Reading” sections.
- •5. Summary
- •Give a written summary of the topic “forms of evaluation and advertising equivalency” (120 words).
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian.
- •Translate the following texts from Russian into English.
- •7. Problem Solving
- •10. Урок 10 (Unit 10) Public Opinion and Persuasion
- •1. Starting up
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 10.1.
- •Listen to an interview with Bob Richardson, a public relations practitioner working for Junction Co, who talks about the formation of public opinion and opinion leaders. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the extract of what Bob says about the opinion leaders.
- •Listening 10.2.
- •Listen to Bob Richardson, who goes on to talk about the role of persuasion in public relations. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the extract of what Bob says about how persuasion is used.
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 10.1.
- •Read the text “Source Credibility” and answer these questions.
- •Source Credibility
- •Reading 10.2.
- •Read the text “Content and Structure of Messages” and answer these questions.
- •Content and Structure of Messages
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the words from “Listening” and “Reading” sections.
- •5. Summary
- •Give a written summary of the topic “formation of public opinion and forms of persuasion” (120 words).
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian.
- •Translate the following text from Russian into English.
- •7. Problem Solving
- •11. Урок 11 (Unit 11) The Audience and How to Reach It
- •1. Starting up
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 11.1.
- •Listen to an interview with Bob Richardson, a public relations practitioner working for Junction Co, who talks about the term “audience”. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the extract of what Bob says about the term “audience”.
- •Listen to Bob Richardson, who goes on to talk about the characteristics of the today’s audience. Answer these questions.
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 11.1.
- •Read the text “Magazines” and answer these questions.
- •Magazines
- •Reading 11.2.
- •Read the text “Books” and answer these questions.
- •Books
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the words from “Listening” and “Reading” sections.
- •5. Summary
- •Give a written summary of the topic “the audience and ways of reaching it” (120 words).
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian.
- •Translate the following text from Russian into English.
- •7. Problem Solving
- •12. Урок 12 (Unit 12) Public Relations and the Law
- •1. Starting up
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 12.1.
- •Listen to an interview with Bob Richardson, a public relations practitioner working for Junction Co, who talks about the legal issues in the work of a public relations professional.. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the extract of what Bob says about the legal issues in the work of public relations specialists.
- •Listening 12.2.
- •Listen to Bob Richardson, who goes on to talk about the cooperation between lawyers and PR people. Answer these questions.
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 12.2.
- •Read the text “Libel and Defamation” and answer these questions.
- •Libel and Defamation
- •Reading 12.2.
- •Read the text “Fair Use versus Infringement” and answer these questions.
- •Fair Use versus Infringement
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the words from “Listening” and “Reading” sections.
- •5. Summary
- •Give a written summary of the topic “legal aspects in the work of a public relations practitioner” (120 words).
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian.
- •Translate the following text from Russian into English.
- •7. Problem Solving
- •13. Урок 13 (Unit 13) Corporations
- •1. Starting up
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 13.1.
- •Listen to an interview with Bob Richardson, a public relations practitioner working for Junction Co, who talks about the public’s perception of big companies? Answer these questions.
- •Listening 13.2.
- •Listen to Bob Richardson, who goes on to talk about the tasks of PR practitioners working for a corporation. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the extract of what Bob says about the three areas concerning the environment.
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 13.1.
- •Read the text “Corporate Philanthropy” and answer these questions.
- •Corporate Philanthropy
- •Reading 13.2.
- •Read the text “Use of Boycotts” and answer these questions.
- •Use of Boycotts
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the words from “Listening” and “Reading” sections.
- •5. Summary
- •Give a written summary of the topic “work of a public relations practitioner in a corporation” (120 words).
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian.
- •Translate the following text from Russian into English.
- •7. Problem Solving
- •14. Урок 14 (Unit 14) Politics and Government
- •1. Starting up
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 14.1.
- •Listen to an interview with Bob Richardson, a public relations practitioner working for Junction Co, who talks about what government relations is. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the extract of what Bob says about the government relations.
- •Listening 14.2.
- •Listen to Bob Richardson, who goes on to talk about lobbying. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the extract of what Bob says about lobbying.
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 14.1.
- •Read the text “Fund-Raising by Candidates” and answer these questions.
- •Fund-Raising by Candidates
- •Reading 14.2.
- •Read the text “Public Relations and Campaigning” and answer these questions.
- •Public Relations and Campaigning
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the words from “Listening” and “Reading” sections.
- •5. Summary
- •Give a written summary of the topic “the work of a public relations practitioner in the sphere of politics” (120 words).
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian
- •Translate the following text from Russian into English.
- •7. Problem Solving
- •15. Урок 15 (Unit 1) International Public Relations?
- •1. Starting up
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 15.1.
- •Listen to the first part of the interview with Carl Bowles, a professor of PR, where he talks about international public relations. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the abstract of what Professor Bowles says about the influence of culture on the choice of strategies for an international PR campaign.
- •Listening 15. 2.
- •Listen to the second part of the interview with Carl Bowles, a professor of PR, where he talks about international public relations. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the abstract of what Professor Bowles says about the use of communication channels for an international PR campaign.
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 15.1.
- •Match the halves of the sentences.
- •Read the text and match these headings with the paragraphs.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Find the word or phrase in the text which means the same as:
- •Reading 15.2.
- •Read the press release issued by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing about the campaign to promote international tourism in Dubai.
- •“Dubai Heart” Campaign Unveiled
- •Answer the questions:
- •Match the words (1-5) with the definitions (a-e).
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the sentences with the words from Listening and Reading:
- •5. Summary
- •Give a written summary of the topic “international public relations and the factors that should be taken into account while developing an international PR campaign” (120 words).
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian.
- •Translate the following text from Russian into English.
- •7. Problem Solving
- •16. Урок 16 (Unit 16) Public Relations for Nonprofit organizations.
- •1. Starting up
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 16.1.
- •Match the halves of the following expressions.
- •Listen to the first part of an interview with Derek Avery, a PR-specialist at Public Relations Society of America, who talks about developing a PR campaign for a nonprofit organization. Answer these questions.
- •Listening 16.2.
- •Listen to the second part of an interview with Derek Avery, a PR-specialist at Public Relations Society of America, who continues to talk about developing a PR campaign for a nonprofit organization. Answer these questions.
- •Complete the extract of what Derek says about the recruitment of volunteers.
- •Match the words and expressions with the definitions:
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 16.1.
- •Public Relations input into fund-raising for Nonprofit Organizations
- •Say whether the statement is true or false:
- •Find the word or phrase in the text which means the same as:
- •Reading 16.2.
- •Read the text about a public awareness campaign that was held by a PR consultancy in New Zealand.
- •Child Cancer Foundation - Ami Fun Drive
- •Answer the questions:
- •Match the words (1-7) with the definitions (a-g).
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the sentences with the words from Reading 16.1., Listening and Reading 16.2.:
- •5. Summary
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian.
- •Translate the following text from Russian into English.
- •7. Problem Solving
- •1. Starting up
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 17.1.
- •Listen to the interview with Professor Bowles, a professor of PR, about the psychological explanations of the public's interest in celebrities. Answer the following question:
- •Listening 17.2.
- •Listen to another interview with Professor Bowles, where he talks about the responsibilities that a PR practitioner carries when handling publicity for an individual. Say whether the statement is true or false:
- •Listen again and complete the extract of the interview.
- •Match the words and expressions with the definitions:
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 17.1.
- •Before you read answer the following questions:
- •Read the text and match these headings with the paragraphs:
- •Conducting a personality campaign
- •Choose the best alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question:
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •Reading 17.2.
- •Read the text and answer the questions that follow:
- •Travel promotion
- •Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
- •Find the word or phrase in the text which means the same as:
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the sentences with the words from Listening and Reading:
- •5. Summary
- •Write a summary of the topic “public relations in entertainment and travel” (120 words).
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian.
- •Translate the following text from Russian into English.
- •7. Problem Solving
- •18. Урок 18 (Unit 18) The Internet and Other New Technologies
- •1. Starting up
- •Comment on the statement:
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 18.1.
- •Listen to the interview with Bob Richardson, a PR professional, about the advantages of using the Internet and satellite technology. Say whether the statement is true or false:
- •Now listen again and complete the extracts from the interview.
- •Listening 18.2.
- •Listen to the second part of the interview with Bob Richardson. Answer the questions:
- •Listen again and complete the extract of the interview:
- •Match the words and expressions with the definitions:
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 18.1.
- •Before you read answer the following question:
- •The Internet and Public Relations
- •Say whether the statement is true or false:
- •Match the words (1-6) with the definitions (a-f).
- •Reading 18.2.
- •Read the text. Then complete the table that follows it:
- •Public Relations in the Face of Web 2.0
- •Answer the questions:
- •Match words from each column to make word combinations. Then check your answers in the text.
- •Find the word or phrase in the text which means the same as:
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the sentences with the words from Listening and Reading:
- •5. Summary
- •Write a summary of the topic “the role of the internet and other technologies in public relations activities” (120 words).
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian.
- •Translate the following text from Russian into English.
- •7. Problem Solving
- •19. Урок 19 (Unit 19) Written Tactics
- •1. Starting up
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 19.1.
- •Listen to the interview with Bob Richardson, a PR professional, about the newsletter. Say whether the statement is true or false. Correct the false statement:
- •Now listen again and complete the extract from the interview.
- •Notes
- •Tips on Writing Effective Newsletter Articles
- •Listening 19.2.
- •Listen to another interview with Bob Richardson, a PR professional, about company magazines. Answer the questions:
- •Listen again and complete the extracts from the interview.
- •Match the words and expressions with the definitions:
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 19.1.
- •Read the text.
- •The News Release
- •Say whether the statement is true or false. Correct the statement if it is false:
- •Match words from each column to make word combinations. Then check your answers in the text.
- •Find the word or phrase in the text which means the same as:
- •Reading 19.2.
- •Read the text:
- •Written Tools of Public Relations
- •Say whether the statement is true or false. Correct the statement if it is false:
- •Match the words (1-12) with the definitions (a-l).
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the sentences with the words from Listening and Reading:
- •5. Summary
- •Write a summary of the topic “written tactics of public relations” (120 words).
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian.
- •Translate the following text from Russian into English.
- •7. Problem Solving
- •1. Starting up
- •Discuss the following questions:
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 20.1.
- •Listen to the speech by Bill Clinton and answer the following questions:
- •Listen to the speech again and in the speech evaluation form put a tick next to the criteria that the speech meets:
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 20.1.
- •Before you read discuss the following questions:
- •Read the text and check your answers:
- •Speech Writing
- •Choose the best alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question:
- •Find the word or phrase in the text which means the same as:
- •Reading 20.2.
- •Read the text and answer the questions that follow:
- •Special types of speaking opportunities
- •Answer the questions:
- •Match the words (1-10) with the definitions (a-j).
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the sentences with the words from Listening and Reading:
- •5. Summary
- •Write a summary of the topic “the spoken tactics of public relations” (120 words).
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian.
- •Translate the following text from Russian into English.
- •7. Problem Solving
- •21. Урок 21 (Unit 21) Visual Tactics
- •1. Starting up
- •Discuss the following questions:
- •2. Listening
- •Listening 21.1.
- •Listen to the interview with Derek Avery, a PR professional, about how motion pictures can be used for PR purposes. Answer the following questions:
- •Now listen again and complete the extract from the interview.
- •Listening 21.2.
- •Listen to the second part of the interview with Bob Richardson. Say whether the statement is true or false. Correct the false statement:
- •Listen again and complete the extracts of the interview:
- •Match the words and expressions with the definitions:
- •3. Reading
- •Reading 21.1.
- •Before you read answer the following question:
- •Read the text and check your answers:
- •Personal Appearance on Television
- •Say whether the statement is true or false:
- •Match the words (1-5) with the definitions (a-e).
- •Reading 21.2.
- •Read the text:
- •Still Images
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Find the word or phrase in the text which means the same as:
- •4. Vocabulary
- •Complete the sentences with the words from Listening and Reading:
- •5. Summary
- •Write a summary of the topic “visual tactics of public relations” (120 words).
- •6. Translation
- •Translate the following words and word-combinations from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary.
- •Translate the following text from English into Russian.
- •Translate the following text from Russian into English.
- •7. Problem Solving
- •4. Расшифровка аудиозаписей (Audio Scripts)
- •1. What is Public Relations?
- •5. Public Relations Departments and Firms
- •18. The Internet and Other New Technologies
- •5. Глоссарий (Glossary)
2.What kind of research costs less?
Complete the extract of what Bob says about why research is such an important step in any public relations program.
Well, before any ______ _______ program can be undertaken, _______ must be gathered. Only if you perform this first _____ can you begin to make ______ decisions and determine ________ for effective communications programs. So, basically, it's an integral part of the planning, program development and _________ process.
Listening 6.2.
Listen to Bob Richardson, who goes on to talk about research. Answer these questions.
1.What are the most common research techniques?
2.What examples of primary research techniques can you give?
3.How many people do you usually find in a focus group?
Complete the extract of what Bob says about the most common research techniques.
The statistics show that the most common techniques are _______ searches and _______
information retrieval. That is what we call ________ research because existing information in books, magazine articles, electronic databases and so on is used. This contrasts with ______
research in which "new" and 'original" information is generated. Some examples of this technique are ______ interviews, focus groups, surveys, and polls. As for the ________ research you can go to the library and look through reference books, academic journals or trade publications. Or you can go _______ and search the World Wide Web. The Internet is really a powerful research tool.
If research is needed on public opinion and attitudes, many public relations firms conduct short interviews with people in a shopping mall or at a meeting. This kind of research is called
_________ interviews, because people are literally intercepted in public spaces and asked questions.
__________ interviews last only two to five minutes. At other times, the best approach is to do indepth interviews to get more comprehensive information.
3. Reading
Reading 6.1.
Read the text “Research in Public Relations” and answer these questions.
1.How would you define research?
2.What factors does a public relations specialist have to consider before implementing research?
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3. Does the target audience of the research matter? Why? Try to give your examples
Research in Public Relations
Effective public relations is a process, and the essential first step is research. Today, research is widely accepted by public relations professionals as an integral part of the planning, program development, and evaluation process.
In basic terms, research is a form of listening. Professors Glen Broom and David Dozier of San Diego State University, in their book, Using Research in Public Relations, say simply, “Research is the controlled, objective, and systematic gathering of information for the purpose of describing and understanding.”
Before any public relations program can be undertaken, information must be gathered, data collected, and interpretation done. Only by performing this first step can an organization begin to make policy decisions and map out strategies for effective communication programs.
Various kinds of research can be used to accomplish an organization’s objective and meet its need for information. The choice really depends on the subject and situation. Time and budget are important considerations, as is the perceived importance of the situation. Consequently, many questions should be asked before formulating a research design, such as:
1.What is the problem?
2.What kind of information is needed?
3.How will the results of the research be used?
4.What specific public (or publics) should be researched?
5.Should the organization do the research or hire an outside consultant?
6.How will the research data be analyzed, reported, or applied?
7.How soon are the results needed?
8.How much will the research cost?
These questions will help the public relations person determine the extent and nature of the research needed. Only informal research, for example, may be required, because of its lower cost and the need for immediate information. Or a random scientific survey may be selected, despite its cost and time, because a political candidate wants to know exactly how he or she stands in the polls.
(Wilcox, Dennis L., et al. Essentials of Public Relations. New York: Longman., 2001. P. 104-105)
Reading 6.2.
Read the text “Techniques of Conducting Research” and answer these questions.
1.How much of their budget do you think public relations departments spend on research?
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2.Is it important to choose the wording of your questionnaire carefully? Why?
3.What do you think can the term “piggyback survey” mean?
Techniques of Conducting Research
Research is a multipronged tool that is involved in virtually every phase of a communications program. In general, studies show that public relations departments spend about 3 to 5 percent of their budget on research…
In a mass society top management is increasingly isolated from the concerns of employees, customers, and other important publics. Research helps bridge the gap by periodically surveying key publics about problems and concerns…
Polls and surveys can generate publicity for an organization. Indeed, many surveys seem to be designed primarily with publicity in mind…
When the word “research” is used, people tend to think only of scientific surveys and complex statistical tabulations. In public relations, however, research techniques are also used to gather data and information.
In fact, a survey of practitioners by Walter K. Lindenmann, senior vice president and director of research for Ketchum Public Relations, found that three fourths of the respondents described their research techniques as casual and informal, rather than scientific and precise. The technique cited most often was literature searches and database information retrieval.
This technique is called secondary research because existing information in books, magazine articles, and electronic databases is used. This contrasts with primary research, in which “new” and “original” information is generated through a research design that is specific and directed to answer a specific need. Some examples are in-depth interviews, focus groups, surveys, and polls…
The intercept interview is not scientific in terms of sampling method, but it does give an organization a sense of current thinking or exposure to certain key messages… Intercept interviews last only two to five minutes. At other times the best approach is to do in-depth interviews to get more comprehensive information. Major fund-raising projects by charitable groups, for example, often require in-depth interviewing of community and business opinion leaders. The success of any major fund drive is the support of key leaders and wealthy individuals. This approach is called purposive interviewing because the interviewees are carefully selected for their expertise, influence, or leadership…
The research techniques discussed so far can provide good insights to public relations staff and help them formulate effective programs. On occasion, however, there is a need to conduct polls and surveys using highly precise scientific sampling methods. Such sampling is based on two
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important factors – randomness and large numbers of respondents. For best results, a random sample is taken. In statistics, this means that everyone in the targeted audience has an equal chance of being selected for the survey. This is also called a probability sample. In contrast, a nonprobability survey is not random at all. Mall intercept interviews, for example, are usually restricted to shoppers in the mall at the time interviewers are working…
Notes
Ketchum Inc. is a leading (number seven of all agencies worldwide) global public relations firm, offering marketing and corporate communications services. Founded in 1923, Ketchum delivers service around the globe through its 23 offices and 46 affiliates and associations in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America
(“Ketchum Inc.”) Wikipedia. 6 Sept. 2007. 8 Sept 2007 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketchum>) The Gallup Organization provides a variety of management consulting, human resources
and statistical research services. The Gallup Organization has over 40 offices in 27 countries. World headquarters are in Washington, D.C. Operational headquarters are in Omaha, Nebraska
(“The Gallup Organization.” Wikipedia. 6 Sept. 2007. 8 Sept 2007 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallup.>)
Avoid biased wording. Questionnaires should avoid questions that use highly charged words to elicit a particular response. Such a question was used by Republican Party pollsters who asked respondents whether they agreed or disagreed that “We should stop excessive legal claims, frivolous lawsuits, and overzealous lawyers.” Not surprisingly, an overwhelming majority of the respondents agreed…
Another problem with questionnaires design involves questions that tend to elicit the “correct” response. This is also called courtesy bias. Respondents choose answers that won’t offend the interviewer and reflect mainstream thinking…
An alternative method of reaching respondents is the piggyback survey, also known as the omnibus survey. In basic terms, an organization “buys” a question in a national survey conducted by a survey organization such as Gallup* or Harris*.
(Wilcox, Dennis L., et al. Essentials of Public Relations. New York: Longman., 2001. P. 105-119)
Notes
Harris Interactive is an American market research company that specializes in public opinion research using both telephone and online surveys on online panels. The company is the product of a 1996 merger between the Gordon S. Black Company and Louis Harris &Associates (“Harris Interactive” Wikipedia 6 Sept.2007. 8 Sept. 2007<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Harris>)
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