Psychology
Bachelor	Length of the Programme: 4	Number of Credits: 240	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF: Level 6

ECTS Course Information Package

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

Type of Course

Flipped Classroom

Level of Course

Advanced

Semester

Spring

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: 3

Recitation: 0

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Estimated Student Workload

129 hours per semester

Number of Credits

5 ECTS

Grading Mode

Standard Letter Grade

Pre-requisites

ECON 301 - Econometrics I

Co-requisites

None

Expected Prior Knowledge

Knowledge on econometrics

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 Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon 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

Flipped Learning

Homework and Projects

Weekly submissions, draft and final submissions of the independent papers

Laboratory Work

none

Computer Use

Yes - project, presentations, analyses etc.

Other Activities

none

Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Presentation	1	% 30
Project	1	% 30
Paper Submission	4	% 20
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

karahasanb@mef.edu.tr

Prof. Dr. Burhan Can Karahasan Each week a three hour lecture will be done. Lecture materials (ppts., readings and videos) will be distributed digitally before the related lecture. Students are expected to work with these materials before the lecture. Active lecture discussion will be carried out based on the assigned materials. Additional lecture works and related requirements will be available in the course syllabus.

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