Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Psychology | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences | |||||
| Course Code | ECON 404 | |||||
| Course Title in English | Economics Seminar II | |||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Ekonomi Semineri II | |||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | |||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | |||||
| Level of Course | Advanced | |||||
| Semester | Spring | |||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 129 hours per semester | |||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | |||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | |||||
| Pre-requisites |
ECON 301 - Econometrics I |
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| Expected Prior Knowledge | Knowledge on econometrics | |||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only for undergraduate students | |||||
| Overall Educational Objective | The objective of the seminar is to develop the students’ acquaintance with different research topics in both macro and microeconomics, policy oriented topics and enable students to carry-on an independent research on a selected area of interest. | |||||
| Course Description | Students enrolled in this course will carry-on an independent research throughout the term. The weekly lectures will be composed of active lecture discussions on preparing a research hypothesis, literature review, methodological discussions and preparing an empirical outlay for the independent research. At the end of the term each student will submit a research paper and present the main findings of their research. | |||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu derste öğrencilerin bağımsız bir araştırma makalesi hazırlaması beklenmektedir. Haftalık dersler aktif olarak tartışmalardan ve bağımsız bir araştırmanın oluşturulması için yapılacak hazırlıklardan oluşmaktadır. Araştırma sorusunnu belirlenmesi, literatür taraması hazırlanması, yöntemsel tartışmaların gerçekleştirilmesi ve uygulamalı analizlerin tamamlanması hedeflenmektedir. Dönem sonunda her öğrenci bağımsız bir araştırma makalesi teslim edecek sunum gerçekleştirilecektir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Demonstrate writing skills 2) Construct an independent research hypothesis 3) Discuss and review the main theoretical topics in economic theory 4) Empirically analyze certain economic topics 5) Construct economic policy recommendations 6) Exhibit discussion, debate and presentation skills |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | ||||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | ||||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | ||||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | ||||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | ||||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | ||||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | ||||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | ||||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | ||||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | ||||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | ||||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | ||||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | BURHAN CAN KARAHASAN , December 2023 |
| Course Coordinator | BURHAN CAN KARAHASAN |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. BURHAN CAN KARAHASAN |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction |
| 2) | Constructing a Research Hypothesis |
| 3) | Discussion on Research Hypothesis – Weekly Submission I |
| 4) | Preparing a Literature Review I |
| 5) | Preparing a Literature Review II |
| 6) | Discussions on Literature Review – Weekly Submission II |
| 7) | First Draft Submissions |
| 8) | Forming a Methodological Background I |
| 9) | Forming a Methodological Background II |
| 10) | Discussions on Methodological Background – Weekly Submission III |
| 11) | Workshop on Empirical Analysis I |
| 12) | Workshop on Empirical Analysis II |
| 13) | Discussions on Empirical Analysis – Weekly Submission IV |
| 14) | Discussions and Policy Recommendations |
| 15) | Final examination period - Presentations |
| 16) | Final examination period - Presentations |
| Required/Recommended Readings | A required reading list for the course will be distributed at the beginning of the term. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lectures (Flipped Learning) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Weekly submissions, draft and final submissions of the independent papers | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Computer Use | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | |||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
karahasanb@mef.edu.tr |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 84 | ||
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 | |||
| Project | 1 | 14 | 14 | ||||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 7 | 1 | 8 | |||
| Paper Submission | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Total Workload | 129 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.2 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||